Essay Writing Quiz for 5th Graders

What is the main purpose of an essay?

• To tell a story

• To present ideas and information

• To write a poem

• To create a report

Which part of an essay grabs the reader's attention?

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Thesis statement

What is a thesis statement?

• A quote from a book

• A question to the reader

• The main idea of the essay

• A summary of the essay

What should each body paragraph focus on?

• A different topic

• The introduction

• One main point

• The conclusion

What is included in the conclusion of an essay?

• New evidence

• A summary of main points

• A detailed explanation

• A list of references

Which of the following is an example of an attention grabber?

• A famous quote

• A body paragraph

• A thesis statement

• A conclusion

What does background information provide?

• A summary of the essay

• Context to the topic

• A conclusion

• A list of references

What is the purpose of transition words?

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce new topics

• To connect ideas

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

In the essay model 'My Favorite Book', what is the main topic?

• Recycling

• Friendship

• School

• Charlotte's Web

What does the essay model 'Why Recess is Important' discuss?

• The importance of homework

• The benefits of recess

• The role of teachers

• The value of reading