Outline Quiz

If the prompt tells your to write a short constructed response, how many paragraphs should you write?

• one

• two

• four

If the prompt tells your to write a argumentative essay, how many paragraphs should you write?

• one

• two

• four

If the prompt tells your to write an informational/explanatory essay, how many paragraphs should you write?

• one

• two

• four

Writing a short constructed response is similar to writing ONE ​ (a)   from an essay.

• body paragraph
• introduction paragraph
• conclusion paragraph

For a short constructed response on GMAS, you can use this strategy to help you know what to write:

• BRACES

• argumentative essay outline

• ask your teacher for help

An ​ (a)   is a list of paragraphs and their parts in order that can help you to plan out an ​ (b)   .

• outline
• essay
• short constructed response
• graphic organizer
• writer's checklist

Place the paragraphs of an ESSAY in the correct order.

a

b

c

d

Introduction

Body Paragraph 1

Body Paragraph 2

Conclusion

Add the parts of the Introduction in the correct spaces on the outline.

d

b

a

background information

explanation 1

call to action

hook

closing sentence

evidence 2

evidence 1

explanation 2

thesis statement

topic sentence

Add the parts of Body Paragraph 1 in the correct spaces on the outline.

h

f

g

e

d

c

evidence 2

hook

call to action

topic sentence

evidence 1

closing sentence

explanation 2

explanation 1

Add the parts of Body Paragraph 2 in the correct spaces on the outline.

h

f

g

e

d

c

evidence 2

closing sentence

call to action

topic sentence

evidence 1

explanation 2

explanation 1

hook