Academic Writing (LAP2)

What is the suggested length for introduction and conclusion of the essay?

• 3-5 sentences

• 4-6 sentences

• exactly 5

• exactly 3

What is the name of "an opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on"?

How can you create a hook?

• Surprising statements

• Anecdotes (stories)

• Questions

• Quotations

• Statistics

What sentence should be at the end of the introduction?

• topic sentence

• thesis statement

How many parts are there in the thesis statement?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

The two parts are (1) a ____ and (2) a controlling idea

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

You should write a popular opinion in a thesis statement.

• Yes

• No

We have to use well-known quotes in hooks.

• Yes

• No.

Four Ways of Conclusion are:

• 1. 1. Predicting an outcome

  2. 2. Summarizing the major points

  3. 3. Adding new information

  4. 4. Adding your opinion

• 1. 1. Adding your opinion

  2. 2. Summarizing your main points

  3. 3. Giving advice

  4. 4. Predicting an outcome

• 1. 1. Summarizing the major points

  2. 2. Predicting an outcome

  3. 3. Making a suggestion

  4. 4. Calling for action.

5 steps of writing are:

• Prewriting

  Writing

  Rewriting

  Editing

  Final Draft

• Writing

  Outlining

  Rewriting

  Formatting

  Final Draft

• Thinking

  Writing

  Typing

  Proofreading

  Submitting