Formative Quiz on the Definition Essay
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English
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5th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called
Concluding sentence
Thesis statement
Bridge
Topic sentence
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Transition words like first, next, and lastly are used to organize the details in the middle of the paragraph
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an introduction paragraph?
The second paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.
The last paragraph of your essay that summarizes the main topic.
The first paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.
The least important paragraph in your essay.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the proper order for an introductory paragraph?
Thesis, bridge, hook.
Bridge, hook, thesis.
Hook, bridge, thesis.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a hook?
To introduce the topic of the essay.
To grab the reader’s attention and make them want to continue reading.
To make connections between main ideas.
To answer the prompt of the essay and take a stance.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a bridge?
To make connections between main ideas.
To introduce the topic of the essay.
To grab the reader’s attention and make them want to continue reading.
I have no idea
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does an effective thesis statement do?
Answers the prompt.
Provides a "roadmap" of what the rest of the essay will discuss.
Lets the reader know the author’s stance or opinion on the topic.
All of the above
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