Intro to 2 Chunk Paragraph & JSWP Vocabulary Quiz

Identify the following statement as a topic sentence or not: 'In conclusion, the theme of love is prevalent throughout the novel.'

• thesis statement

• supporting detail

• concluding sentence

• topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Explain the purpose of a topic sentence in a Jane Schaeffer essay.

• To repeat the same idea multiple times

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph and provide a clear focus for the reader.

• To hide the main idea of the paragraph

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

What is a concrete detail in the context of a Jane Schaeffer essay?

• A personal opinion about the text

• A specific detail or fact from the text being analyzed

• A general summary of the text

• A quote from a different book

Provide an example of a concrete detail that could be used to support the topic sentence: 'The protagonist's love for nature is evident in the way she describes the scenery.'

• The protagonist's detailed description of the vibrant colors of the flowers and the soothing sound of the flowing river in the forest demonstrates the love for nature.

• The protagonist's love for nature is evident in the way she describes her favorite food.

• The protagonist's love for nature is evident in the way she talks about her favorite TV show.

• The protagonist's love for nature is evident in the way she complains about the weather.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the role of commentary in a Jane Schaeffer essay?

• To offer personal opinions and anecdotes

• To include unrelated information about the author

• To provide a summary of the plot

• To provide analysis and interpretation of the textual evidence

Explain the significance of maintaining a proper CD commentary ratio in a Jane Schaeffer essay.

• To provide a balanced analysis of the text and support the thesis statement.

• To provide a biased analysis of the text

• To make the essay longer and more impressive

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

What is quote integration and why is it important in a Jane Schaeffer essay?

• Incorporating evidence from a text into an essay to support the writer's argument

• Including irrelevant information from the text in an essay

• Using personal opinions instead of evidence in an essay

• Ignoring the relevance of the text in an essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Provide an example of effective quote integration in a Jane Schaeffer essay.

• In her essay, Jane Schaeffer effectively integrates the quote 'Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get' by Forrest Gump to support her argument about the importance of taking risks.

• In her essay, Jane Schaeffer effectively integrates the quote 'Money is the root of all evil' by Benjamin Franklin to support her argument about the importance of financial literacy.

• In her essay, Jane Schaeffer effectively integrates the quote 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do' by Steve Jobs to support her argument about the importance of passion in career success.

• In her essay, Jane Schaeffer effectively integrates the quote 'To be or not to be, that is the question' by William Shakespeare to support her argument about the importance of decision making.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9