Mastering Essay Writing Skills

What is the best way to plan your ideas before writing a story?

• Just start writing.

• Use silly words.

• Make a list of your ideas.

• Begin with the ending.

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How can you write a clear sentence that tells your main idea?

• Use big words.

• Write in a fancy way.

• Use simple words to express your main idea.

• Combine many ideas in one sentence.

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What are three important things to put in a good ending?

• Start new ideas

• Tell background information

• List unrelated things

• 1. Review main points, 2. Share a final thought or call to action, 3. Show its importance.

How do you create a main idea in your essay?

• Pick a topic, write a clear main idea, and ensure everything in the essay supports this main idea.

• Include unrelated facts and stories

• Write a long introduction without a main idea

• Select an unclear topic

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What is descriptive language and why is it important?

• Descriptive language is not needed to talk to people.

• Descriptive language only talks about facts.

• Descriptive language helps us use words that create images and feelings. It makes reading fun and interesting.

• Descriptive language is just about using big words.

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What is a good way to start a story?

• Begin with what happens at the end.

• Start with a long introduction.

• Start with something exciting or fun.

• Use a quote that doesn't fit the story.

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How can you make your sentences sound good together?

• Don't use punctuation

• Write one long sentence

• Use only difficult words

• Use connecting words and link ideas.

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What should you not do when finishing your writing?

• Bring up new ideas

• Repeat the main point

• Go over the important parts

• Ask the reader to do something

How can you make your main ideas more fun for the reader?

• Only use numbers and facts.

• Don't share personal stories.

• Use stories, colorful pictures, and feelings.

• Use hard words and tricky terms.

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What are some examples of describing words in writing?

• The cat sat on the mat quietly.

• The tree was tall.

• Some examples are: "The sun went down like a shiny gold coin," "The smell of fresh bread filled the air," and "Her laugh was like music in the wind."

• The car went down the street.

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