Comp Prep #6: Writing Composition & Written Response

In a 5-paragraph essay, which paragraph(s) tie up any loose ends and make a real world connection?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

In a 5-paragraph essay, which paragraph(s) set up the essay and state the claim?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

In a 5-paragraph essay, which paragraph(s) provide evidence and support the claim?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

In a 5-paragraph essay, where does the thesis statement belong?

• At the beginning of each body paragraph

• At the end of the introduction paragraph

• At the beginning of the introduction paragraph

• At the end of each body paragraph

In a 5-paragraph essay, where does the topic sentence belong?

• At the beginning of each body paragraph

• At the end of the introduction paragraph

• At the beginning of the introduction paragraph

• At the end of each body paragraph

In a 5-paragraph essay, how many thesis statements should there be?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

In a 5-paragraph essay, how many topic sentences should there be?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?

• the thesis statement tells main idea of your whole essay, and the topic sentences state the main idea of each body paragraph

• the topic sentence tells main idea of your whole essay, and the thesis statements state the main idea of each body paragraph

• thesis statements and topic sentences do the same thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the following thesis statement:

School uniforms should not be mandatory because they restrict students' freedom of expression, not everyone can afford to buy uniforms, and teachers do not have time to enforce a dress code.

Click on the option that would NOT appear as a topic sentence.

• School uniforms should not be mandatory because they restrict students' freedom of expression.

• School uniforms should not be mandatory because not everyone can afford to buy school uniforms.

• School uniforms should not be mandatory because teachers do not have time to enforce a dress code.

• School uniforms should not be mandatory because they are uncomfortable and will distract students from learning.

A type of writing in which the author tells a story

• Narrative Writing

• Expository Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Descriptive Writing