Essay Writing

What can a reader look at to find the full argument in an essay? Choose all that apply.

• The thesis statement, often the last sentence in the introduction

• The first sentence of each body paragraph

• The last sentence of each body paragraph

• The first sentence of the conclusion

Where can the thesis statement be found in an essay?

• Introduction

• First body paragraph

• Last body paragraph

• Conclusion

The thesis statement is a clear, concise statement that responds directly to the prompt.

Which sentence is the thesis statement?

Which of the following are NOT a possible thesis statement for this prompt? Choose 2.

• People become outsiders when they move into a new setting, whether a school, a town, or even a nation.

• Being an outsider is generally a short-term, local status, rather than part of someone's identity.

• Teenagers often feel like outsiders because of their hyperfixation on differing from their peers.

• Outsiders are marked by their variation from the norm, signaling that they are "other."

Which of the following would NOT fit in this essay, given its thesis? Choose 2.

• Outsiders feel uncomfortable when others notice their difference.

• Those who are outsiders often seek out others like them to create a safety in numbers.

• People who are outsiders often separate themselves even when being encouraged to join in with a community of peers.

• Examples of outsiders who have met with physical harm or even death abound in both history and literature.

Based on the introduction, in what order should the body paragraphs address each topic?

• Physical appearance

• Speech

• People's reactions to them

If the author of this essay were to add a paragraph to the body of the essay, which topic sentence is the strongest?

• The world would be a better place if people stopped making outsiders feel unsafe.

• Some people can have an unusual physical appearance or speech patterns and not be seen as outsiders.

• People who act strangely are often seen as outsiders.

• Outsiders are often recognized because of their actions, which reflect an awareness of potential danger.

The author wants to add this direct quotation to the essay: "Since he was not comprehensible, no one, not even his sister, thought that he might be able to understand others..." (Kafka 154).

Which one shows ANALYSIS of this direct quotation?

• After Gregor loses his ability to speak, he becomes isolated by his family as they cease speaking to him.

• No one is able to understand Gregor after he becomes a bug, and as a result, his family stops speaking to him.

The author wants to add this direct quotation to the essay: "In the rabidly conformist school environment, the qualities that make people different make them targets" (Robbins 226).

Which one shows ANALYSIS of this direct quotation?

• The author acknowledges that in school, being similar to other students affords a kind of safety.

• The author acknowledges that looking or speaking different in school can make high school harder for many students.

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