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Components of an Essay

Authored by Shannon Quay

English

7th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Components of an Essay
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Where does your thesis statement belong?

It is repeated at the beginning of every body paragraph.

It is the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.

It is the first sentence of the essay.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How do you write a thesis statement?

Recycle the prompt into a statement and then add my reasons

Use a direct quotation from the text

Summarize the text so that it's clear to the reader

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What comes directly before a quotation?

A topic sentence

Words that introduce the source and quotation

A parenthetical citation like this: (Teacher 5).

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Where does the writer re-state the thesis in slightly different words?

Introduction

Body paragraph (claim)

Body paragraph (counterclaim)

Conclusion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What must the thesis DO in the order to be a GOOD thesis in the essay?

It must be very pretty with lots of big words.

It must be easily split into clear topic sentences for each paragraph.

It must cost a great deal of money on Ebay and drive a nice car.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What kind of evidence should you NOT use for a quotation?

A direct quotation from a good, reliable source.

An indirect quotation (written in your own words but based on the words from) a good, reliable source.

Something you found from a random blog written by a man who lives in his mom's basement with many cats.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is a thesis statement?

A way of explaining the details of your argument by offering many examples

An explanation of the other side's point of view, complete with quotations

A simple, strong, clear sentence that states what the writer is trying to prove in the essay.

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