Essay Writing Assessment

What is a main idea?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a thesis?

What is the difference between a thesis and a main idea?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following are a transitional phrases? Select all that apply.

• Consequently

• First

• However

• In addition

• On the other hand,

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many sentences should an conclusion be?

• 1-2

• 6-7

• 10

• 3-4

In the myth of Sisyphus, what was Sisyphus cursed to do for all eternity?

• Have his liver pecked out every day

• Roll a boulder up a hill

• Relive the same day

• Die of hunger every week

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

True or false: you must NOT restate your thesis in the conclusion

• True

• False

What color were Mr. Navarro's pants on Thursday?

• Blue

• Tan

• Black

• Green

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

In your own words, define "transitional phrases?"

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are the benefits of using transitional phrases?