Which of the following is NOT true for the title of your essay? (Choose all that apply.)

Type the title in ALL CAPS and underlined

The first thing you should plan out is your title

It is fine to use the name of the assignment as your title

Decide on your title after you've written the essay

Keep it brief, original, creative, and relevant

An essay presents ....

your thoughts with organization and pre-planning

a free flow of ideas in no specific order

writing without specific structure

The order of paragraphs in an essay is...

introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion

thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)

Your thesis or claim should be ....

at the beginning of your introduction

at the end of your introduction

repeated with slightly different words in your conclusion

Each body paragraph should include

details, examples, and explanations

Your conclusion should contain

a brief summary of your main ideas

a thought-provoking questions or a call to action

An introduction should include:

hook, building sentences and thesis statement

topic sentence, thesis statement and concluding sentence

topic sentence, thesis statement and hook

hook, building sentences and topic sentence

What are the three components of a paragraph?

topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence

topic sentence, supporting sentences and thesis statement

topic sentence, thesis statement and concluding sentence

concluding sentence, topic sentence and building sentences

What does UNITY mean in an essay?

Complete essay focusing on only one topic

Complete essay has one paragraph

What is the purpose of the thesis?

To state your opinion and the reasons for your opinion

To remind your reader what your paper is about

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

Shows that only your opinion matters.

Shows that you are only discussing one side of the argument.

should state the topic and the controlling idea of the paragraph.

should state the topic of the paragraph.

is not necessary in a paragraph.

An example can be used as a …

main point / supporting sentence.

Why do we need evidence?

To support, prove, and explain our claim.

To practice sentence structure.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below? The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

First, cats are affectionate creatures.

In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.

Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below? The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

First, cats are affectionate creatures.

In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.

Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

Essay Writing and Structure

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11th Grade - University

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

In an essay, where can we find the 'thesis statement'?

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

In an essay, where can we find the 'HOOK'?

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

In an essay, where can we find the 'restated thesis statement'?

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

In an essay, where can we find the 'topic sentences'?

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

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

It summarizes 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

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

Which of the following will make your reader trust you and your argument? (Choose all that apply.)

Use 2nd person pronouns like "you" so they know you're talking directly to them

Acknowledge and then refute the counterargument so they know you've considered more opinions than your own

Use 1st person plural pronouns like "we" so they feel included

Use words like "obvious" and "clearly" so they know you're confident

Ask the reader questions so they feel included

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

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Essay Writing and Structure

In an essay, where can we find the 'thesis statement'?

In an essay, where can we find the 'HOOK'?

In an essay, where can we find the 'restated thesis statement'?

In an essay, where can we find the 'topic sentences'?

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

Which of the following will make your reader trust you and your argument? (Choose all that apply.)

What is the 'hook' of an essay?

Which of the following is NOT true for the title of your essay? (Choose all that apply.)

Which of the following transition words signal to the reader that you are about to give an opposite opinion?

An essay presents ....

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