Essay Writing Theory

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English
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7th Grade
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Cecil Lawrenson
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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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