Unpacking the essay Brief
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are instruction words in an essay brief?
Instruction words in an essay brief are words that specify the task or action required in the essay prompt.
Instruction words in an essay brief are words that are optional to follow
Instruction words in an essay brief are words that summarize the essay
Instruction words in an essay brief are words that provide background information
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide an example of an instruction word commonly found in essay briefs.
analyze
calculate
compare
summarize
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify content words in an essay brief?
Count the number of prepositions used
Identify the font style used
Look for punctuation marks
Look for nouns, main verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of restricting words in an essay brief?
To confuse the reader
The purpose of restricting words in an essay brief is to maintain focus, clarity, and conciseness in the writing.
To make the essay longer
To limit creativity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to pay attention to instruction words in an essay brief?
Instruction words are irrelevant in essay briefs
Instruction words are only for decoration
Instruction words are meant to confuse the writer
It is important to pay attention to instruction words in an essay brief to understand the specific task, criteria, and expectations set by the instructor or organization.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can you give an example of how instruction words can guide the structure of an essay?
Instruction words like 'paint', 'sing', 'dance' can guide the structure of an essay.
Instruction words like 'compare', 'analyze', 'discuss' can guide the structure of an essay by indicating the type of response expected.
Instruction words like 'eat', 'sleep', 'run' can guide the structure of an essay.
Instruction words like 'add', 'subtract', 'multiply' can guide the structure of an essay.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do content words influence the focus of an essay?
Content words shape the central message and direction of an essay.
Content words distract from the main point of an essay
Content words have no impact on the focus of an essay
Content words only serve as filler in an essay
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
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