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.

• 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. 

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

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.

• Concrete Detail (2+)

• Closing Sentence (1)

• Commentary (1)

• Topic Sentence (1)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3