Essay Writing Theory

Essay Writing Theory

7th Grade

20 Qs

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Essay Writing Theory

Essay Writing Theory

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.2, RI.4.5, RL.7.2

+10

Standards-aligned

Created by

Cecil Lawrenson

Used 14+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following paragraphs would you find in an Informative Essay?

Exposition

Conclusion

Resolution

Introduction

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose or function of a hook sentence?

To grab the reader's attention.

To introduce the essay type and topic.

To give the writer's opinion

To summarize what the essay was about.

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose or function of the Thesis Statement?

To tell the reader which three main ideas the essay will focus on.

To grab the reader's attention.

To explain the topic mentioned before it.

To summarize what the essay will be about.

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose or function of a topic sentence?

It tells the reader what the body paragraph will be about.

It explains or gives examples.

It introduces a topic mentioned in the thesis statement.

It gives the writer's personal opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose or function of the reworded thesis statement?

It summarizes what the essay was about.

It explains what the paragraph will be about.

It reminds the reader about the three main ideas that the essay discussed.

It gives the Writer's opinion.

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the function or purpose of the clincher sentence?

It gives the writer's thoughts or feelings.

It explains what the essay will be about.

It "closes" the essay.

It grabs the reader's attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which paragraph would contain these connecting words:

"I think that..."

Introduction

Body 2

Body 1

Conclusion

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