Bell Work-Informative/Explanatory Essay

Which statement is true about a thesis statement?

• A. It is usually found in the opening paragraph of the essay.

• B. It opposes the idea of the concluding paragraph.

• C. It tells or describes the main point of the entire paper or essay.

• Both a and c

What does a topic sentence contain?

• A. It contains a topic.

• B. It contains a controlling idea.

• C. It contains both a topic and a controlling idea.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The topic sentence of the middle paragraphs should not support the thesis statement, and it should present a different idea.

• A. The statement is true.

• B. The statement is false.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

Why do you need to provide explanations, examples, and/or relevant information in developing your essay?

• A. Explanations, examples, and other relevant information are used and necessary to support and prove the thesis statement or the topic of the essay.

• B. Explanations, examples, and other relevant information are necessary to make the essay lengthy and nice to read.

• C. Explanations, examples, and other relevant information are necessary if you want to disprove or oppose the topic.

• D. Both a and c

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

One way to write a conclusion is to___________________.

• A. write a different topic of interest.

• B. restate a key word from the thesis statement.

• C. leave/ write something that the readers will remember about the topic.

• Both b and c

Which (first) step should you take before you start writing your essay?

• A. Write a draft.

• B. Read and analyze the given passages.

• C. Read and analyze what the prompt asks me to write.

• D. Think for the possible title of my essay.