Essay writing (introduction paragraphs and thesis statements)

Read the following introductory paragraph and put the sentences into the correct order.

(1) It is divided into four steps: studying the traffic laws, taking the written test, taking the practical driving lessons, and passing the driving test. (2) For this reason, anyone who wants to drive must carry a driver’s licence. (3) Getting a driver’s license is a complicated process. (4) Driving a car is considered a necessity in today’s busy society and it is also a special privilege.

• 4, 2, 3, 1

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 4, 3, 2, 1

• 2, 3, 1, 4

• 3, 1, 2, 4

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Read the following introductory paragraph and put the sentences into the correct order.

(1) The heavy traffic problem can be solved by building fast transit systems from the suburbs to the cities, by improving public transportation systems within the cities and by forming carpools. (2) Traffic congestion is caused by the thousands of cars that come into the cities from the suburban areas as well as from the thousands of cars within the city limits. (3) One of the most serious problems facing most big cities is traffic congestion. (4) This mammoth problem must be resolved before it gets worse.

• 4, 2, 3, 1

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 4, 3, 2, 1

• 3, 2, 4, 1

• 3, 1, 2, 4

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Complete the thesis statement by adding subtopics.

Living in a large city has certain advantages over living in a small town in terms of _______________.

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Complete the thesis statement by adding subtopics.

Successful politicians have the following qualities: _______________________________________.

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Complete the thesis statement by adding subtopics.

Students have a difficult time taking notes in class due to ________________________________.

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The sentence below is NOT a good thesis statement. Please rewrite it.

Why are teenagers so concerned about the way they look?

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The sentence below is NOT a good thesis statement. Please rewrite it.

Here I’m going to explain why flying with Delta Airlines is better than flying with Pan Air.

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The sentence below is NOT a good thesis statement. Please rewrite it.

The French National Soccer Team won the World Cup in 1998.

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