Essay

Where is the "thesis statement" in an essay?

• 1st sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• 1st sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

Where is a "hook" in an essay?

• 1st sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• 1st sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

Where is a "restated thesis statement" in an essay?

• 1st sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• 1st sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

Where is the "topic sentence" in an essay?

• 1st sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• 1st sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT true about the thesis statement?

• It tells the essay's main argument/claim

• It should begin with the phrase "In this essay, I will..."

• It is developed, supported, and explained throughout the essay

• It should be one sentence

What is the "hook" of an essay?

• A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward

• The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments rephrased differently

• A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay

What is the "restated thesis statement" of an essay?

• A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward

• The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments rephrased differently

• A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay

What are the stages of the writing process?

• Prewriting, creating a thesis, and an outline, writing, clustering

• Frewriting, creating a thesis and an outline, drafting, polishing ideas and sentences

• Prewriting, creating a thesis and an outline, polishing ideas and sentences

• Frewriting, questioning, making a list, clustering

What are the main forms of a thesis statement? (choose two answers)

• simple thesis statement

• sentence thesis statement

• extended thesis statement

• topic thesis statement

Choose a strong thesis.

• I would like to become a chef when I finish school.

• Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education, professional commitment, and artistry.