Constructing an Essay
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English
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3rd - 8th Grade
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Hard
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Traci Tucker
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph?
The second body paragraph that supports the focus with details.
Gets the reader’s attention and provides background information about the topic.
The controlling idea or focus of the essay.
The first body paragraph that supports part of the focus with details.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the thesis?
The second portion of a controlling idea.
Gets the reader’s attention and provides background information about the topic.
The first portion of a controlling idea.
The controlling idea or focus of the essay.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of Proof Paragraph 1 in the painted essay?
Reminds the reader of the focus and wraps up the 2 controlling ideas.
The first body paragraph that supports part of the focus with details.
The first portion of a controlling idea.
Gets the reader’s attention and provides background information about the topic.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the conclusion in the Painted Essay?
The second portion of a controlling idea.
Gets the reader’s attention and provides background information about the topic.
Reminds the reader of the focus and wraps up the 2 controlling ideas.
The controlling idea or focus of the essay.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of information should not be provided in the hook statement of the introduction?
Quote --memorable line from a famous figure in history. Make sure you mention the speaker’s name.
Vivid description--Detailed description of an event..Plot, action, etc.
Question-- Ask a question to draw your reader’s attention.
It tells the topic/position of your paper.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which information should be provided in the background information of your introduction?
Title/Author/Characters/Obstacles/Gists
Definition--Define a term that is closely related to your topic.
Tells the focus (Kakuma/Roles of Women/Lost Boys in America)
Identifies One similarity and One difference
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of hook is this?
The Second Sudanese Civil War was a tragedy for millions. Thousands of boys fled the fighting and walked through three countries searching for safety.
Question-- Ask a question to draw your reader’s attention.
Definition--Define a term that is closely related to your topic.
Vivid description--Detailed description of an event..Plot, action, etc.
Quote --memorable line from a famous figure in history. Make sure you mention the speaker’s name.
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