Essay Structure Review

Reorder the following to create a cohesive introduction paragraph.

• bridge

• thesis statement

• hook

Reorder the following to create a cohesive introduction paragraph.

• It is impossible to reverse the acts and the suffering that was inflicted onto the Jewish people.

• Many people forget about the Holocaust and how it affected many lives; the more time passes, the more people forget.

• It is necessary to continue to teach students about the Holocaust because we need to honor those who died during this genocide and raise awareness about dehumanization. 

Is this paragraph an example of a 1-chunk or a 2-chunk body paragraph?

• 1-chunk

• 2-chunk

Reorder the following to create a cohesive 1-chunk body paragraph.

• Topic Sentence (1)

• Commentary (1)

• Concrete Detail (2+)

• Closing Sentence (1)

What are the differences between an informational essay and an argument essay? Select all that apply.

• I need to take a position in an argument essay but not in informational.

• I do not have reference the source material in an informational essay.

• I should have a counterclaim in my argument essay but not my informational.

• I should have a counterclaim in my informational essay essay but not my argument.

What should I look for when editing my own writing? Select all that apply.

• Confirm that the structure is correct

• Confirm that I have effectively responded to the prompt

• Confirm that my essay has a title

• Consider potential synonyms for heavily repeated words/phrases

• Check for errors in sentence structure, spelling, and capitalization

How many total paragraphs should a 2-chunk BP essay have?

• 5

• 4

• 3

How many total paragraphs should a 1-chunk BP essay have?

• 4

• 5

• 1

How many subtopics does this thesis contain?

"Making time for both work and play is important because work guarantees assignments get done while play allows people to maintain a balanced lifestyle."

• 1

• 2

• 3

• none

What is this thesis statement missing?

"Life is filled with things that could make you feel happy or stressed but balancing your life can make you feel less stressed."

• a cause/effect transition word followed by concrete details

• a cause/effect transition word followed by thesis statement

• a cause/effect transition word followed by the subtopics