End of Term_Recap CC&SR Essays

In order to write a response to an article you just need to summarize it.

• True

• False

You write the summary in the first paragraph

• True

• false

In response to a paper you can

• explore the author's biases

• Evaluate the author's argument

• express your agreement and disagreement

• Focus on strength and weaknesses in the argument

• All of the above

In your response to the article, you summarize the article in the conclusion paragraph

• True

• false

You express your agreement or disagreement with the article in the

• last sentence of the conclusion

• first sentence of your introductory paragraph

• First sentence of the body paragraph

• Last sentence of the body paragraph

 the first paragraph of an essay that includes the hook, bridge and thesis statement

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

The middle paragraphs that develop the subtopics of the thesis statement are the...

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

The final paragraph the an essay that includes the thesis restatement, summary points and clincher is...

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

• talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects
• inform or explain a subject to the reader
• tell a story
• use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details

Define thesis statement.

• a statement of the main claims of the essay
• the judgement that appears at the end of an essay
• the evidence used to back up claims
• a device used to pull readers into your essay