Writing QUIZ (explanatory/narrative/argumentative)

What word can be found in the word explanatory?

• teach

• inform

• explain

• research

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The purpose of an informational/explanatory essay is to ________________.

• inform the reader on a topic in a clear way

• provide research

• learn to write essays

• learn stuff

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.
• Introduction, Hook, Body
• Introduction, Body, Conclusion
• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

• The Body.
• The Introduction.
• The conclusion.
• Supporting Details. 

the ending of a paragraph or essay, which brings it to a close and leaves an impression with the reader

• introduction

• body paragraph

• conclusion

• call to action

What is a thesis statement?

• It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the essay.

• It is a two-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the first and last paragraphs only.

• It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, but only gives focus to the conclusion paragraph.

• It is the entire opening paragraph of the essay, including the grabber, details and last sentence.

Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?

• First sentence of opening paragraph

• Last sentence of opening paragraph

• First sentence of second body paragraph

• Anywhere you find it works

A thesis should never...

• say, "This paper will be about"
• have reasons to support the claim

quotations, summaries, or paraphrases from text passages to support a position

• textual evidence

• formal style

• tone

• lead

words used to connect ideas

• lead

• tone

• rhetoric

• transitions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5