Planning and writing section two of an essay about early Islamic civilisation | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Order the parts of an essay.

• conclusion

• introduction

• sections

Answer explanation

Each part of an essay has a specific function and helps achieve the text’s purpose.

Match the parts of an essay with their functions.

• introduction

• gives the reader general information about the essay subject

• sections

• summarises the key information of the essay

• conclusion

• paragraphs of specific information about an aspect of the subject

Answer explanation

Each part of an essay has a specific function and helps achieve the text’s purpose.

Which of these fronted adverbials are appropriate to use in an essay?

• Suddenly,

• However,

• In addition to this,

• As quick as a flash,

• In 766 CE,

Answer explanation

Using appropriate fronted adverbials can enhance an essay’s formal tone.

Select facts that are appropriate to use in section two.

• The Prophet Muhammad was born in 570 CE.

• Baghdad was built in 766CE.

• The Abbasids prioritised education, charity and good governance.

• The Umayyads took over Islamic rule after the Rashidun caliphate.

Answer explanation

Facts in this section should be specific and relevant.

Order the parts of a main section paragraph.

• linking sentence

• explanatory sentences

• introductory sentence

Answer explanation

Introductory sentences begin the paragraph. They are followed by explanatory sentences that provide further detail and specific information. The final sentence links on to the next paragraph or section.

Match the keywords to their definitions.

• Baghdad

• the family who reigned over the Islamic Empire during the Golden Age

• House of Wisdom

• the capital city constructed by the Abbasids

• Abbasid dynasty

• a school, library and translation centre

Answer explanation

This subject-specific vocabulary is appropriate to use in section two of our essay.