Pre-Writing

Which of the following is NOT a way to plan your writing?

• making an essay map

• outlining

• writing paragraphs

• create a web

Why is it important to brainstorm?

• To vary your sentence structure
• To choose your words
• To generate ideas
• To create your introduction

When planning your paper in prewriting you would do all of the following EXCEPT:

• Brainstorm

• Check Grammar

• Create a Web

• Interview someone

You are writing a persuasive essay about whether teachers should assign group projects. You chose a side and generated ideas. Your next step should be:

• researching the different types of group projects
• creating a thesis statement and outline to organize your ideas
• writing a letter to a friend about why you dislike group projects 
• writing your rough draft

What is the BEST reason to use a web for brainstorming?

• organize your ideas

• order the paragraphs for the paper

• create an introduction and conclusion

• focus on the supporting details

Where should the author put this idea: setting up trades

• Other People

• Injuries

• Food and Water

• Escape

Which is a thesis statement?

• This paper discusses why solar energy is a better source of power than coal.

• What are the benefits of using solar energy instead of coal?

• Solar energy is a better source of power than coal because it is clean, renewable, and safe.

Which is a thesis statement?

• I will explain why plastic bags should be banned to reduce litter and protect marine wildlife.

• Should plastic bags be banned nationwide as a way to reduce litter and protect marine wildlife?

• Plastic shopping bags should be banned nationwide to reduce litter, factory pollution, and help protect marine wildlife.

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the subject matter.

• True

• False

A thesis should never...

• say, "This paper will be about"
• have reasons to support the claim