Essay Writing Knowledge Check!
Authored by Tyler Brown
English
11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?
To summarize the main points of the essay
To provide background information on the topic
To restate the thesis statement
To introduce the body paragraphs
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To introduce new ideas
To provide evidence and examples
To summarize the main points of the essay
To restate the thesis statement
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a thesis sentence in an essay?
A sentence that introduces the main topic of the essay
A sentence that summarizes the main points of the essay
A sentence that supports the thesis statement
A sentence that states the main idea or opinion of the essay
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of topic sentences in body paragraphs?
To introduce a new topic in the essay
To provide evidence and examples
To summarize the main points of the essay
To focus the paragraph and support the thesis
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does CER stand for in essay writing?
Concise, Engaged, Relevant
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Cookies, Edamame, Ramen
Communicate, Elaborate, Rationalize
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does AXES stand for in essay writing?
Assertion, Example, Explanation, Significance
Analysis, Example, Explanation, Summary
Assertion, Example, Explanation, Summary
Analysis, Example, Explanation, Significance
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of evidence in an essay?
To introduce a new topic in the essay
To provide support and examples for the thesis
To summarize the main points of the essay
To transition between paragraphs
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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