1. Topic sentence 2. Supporting Details 3. Evidence 4. Explain 5. Elaborate 6. Closing Sentence

Both Argumentative and Informative Essays

In the conclusion of your informative essay, you should _____________.

restate the thesis, the main points, and conclude your thoughts

ask the reader to rate your essay

Which option shows the best way to complete an in-text citation?

In her article "Limits Unknown," Lilian Hayes states...

I know that the sky is blue because I read it in an article.

The following are great ways to introduce examples in your informative essay, except which one?

All options provided are correct.

When citing evidence from the passage, it is important to include __________________.

a direct quote using quotation marks and parenthetical documentation

a fact from another source you've read

It is important to avoid which of the following in BOTH types of essays?

1st and 2nd personal pronouns (I, me, my, you, your)

Which example is capitalized and punctuated correctly after a transition?

To begin, suspense is a device used by authors.

To begin, Suspense is a device used by authors.

To begin Suspense is a device used by authors.

Which of the following should you avoid doing when using your sources?

Avoid overly relying on one source.

On the OST, after citing textual evidence to support your answer, it is important to include ___________________ in the parentheses ( ).

the last name of the author along with the paragraph number

How many pieces of evidence should you include in each main body paragraph?

None. The evidence goes somewhere else.

However many you think fits best.

The introduction of an essay should include all of the following except __________________.

the essay map (reasons or ideas = general information)

Where should I cite evidence?

in body paragraphs two and three

with your counterclaim and rebuttal (wherever you put this)

What words are BEST to use to let your reader know you will be addressing a counterclaim?

The opposition or opposing side may argue that...

Those people who don't know what they're talking about might say...

What should you do for the A section of RACEECS?

This should be where you answer the prompt's topic and set up the evidence.

This should explain the evidence in each body paragraph.

This should be the topic sentence/idea of each body paragraph.

This should be the closing sentence of each body paragraph.

What should you do for the R section of RACEECS?

This should be the topic sentence/idea of each body paragraph (restate the prompt).

This should explain the evidence in each body paragraph.

This should be the textual evidence of each body paragraph.

This should be the closing sentence of each body paragraph.

What should you do for the CS section of RACEECS?

This should be the closing sentence of each body paragraph.

This should explain the evidence in each body paragraph.

This should be the topic sentence/idea of each body paragraph.

This should be the textual evidence of each body paragraph.

OST Informative and Argumentative Essays Practice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An informative essay is ______________.

an essay that offers evidence to support an opinion.

an essay that explains a certain topic.

an essay that convinces someone to do something.

an essay that entertains the reader with a story.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the C stand for in the RACEECS formula?

Copy the thesis

Care about the prompt

Cite textual evidence

Claim needs to be present

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An informative essay is also called _____________.

an expository essay

a persuasive essay

a narrative

a prose

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

TRUE or FALSE? The first paragraph of your INFORMATIVE essay should state your CLAIM.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

TRUE or FALSE? The first paragraph of your informative essay should state the topic and thesis.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following can be used as an attention grabber in your essay?

a quote

a question

an anecdote (short example/story) to illustrate the main idea of the essay

all of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an informative essay, which of the following does NOT belong?

a thesis statement

a claim

evidence

facts

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OST Informative and Argumentative Essays Practice

An informative essay is ______________.

What does the C stand for in the RACEECS formula?

An informative essay is also called _____________.

TRUE or FALSE? The first paragraph of your INFORMATIVE essay should state your CLAIM.

TRUE or FALSE? The first paragraph of your informative essay should state the topic and thesis.

Which of the following can be used as an attention grabber in your essay?

In an informative essay, which of the following does NOT belong?

For the first body paragraph of your informative essay, which is a good transition word?

Which is a good transition word for your second body paragraph?

TRUE or FALSE? Each paragraph within an essay must have at least 5-7 sentences.

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