Essay Introductions and Conclusions

Essay Introductions and Conclusions

6th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Essay Introductions and Conclusions

Essay Introductions and Conclusions

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Margaret Anderson

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 12 pts

If you’re writing an essay, why should you include an introduction paragraph?

To provide specific details, statistics, and facts from text evidence
To state your thesis and give the audience an idea of what your essay will be about
To wrap up your writing so your audience understands the importance of what you just discussed in your body paragraphs
To provide visuals like maps and graphs so your audience can get a better understanding of historical events or complex ideas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What should be completed before you write the intro paragraph?

the conclusion paragraph
the body paragraphs
proofreading for spelling and grammar mistakes
the outline

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why should you provide background before you write your thesis in the intro paragraph?

You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to provide necessary information so your audience better understands the topic you are going to discuss.
You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to remind your audience of the importance of what you discussed in your body paragraphs.
You need to ask an important, thought-provoking question to get your audience to understand that a lot of people think about your essay topic and so should they.
You need to let your audience get to know you better as a person. They won't want to read your writing until they know who you are.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is asking a question as a hook a risky move?

They might not be able to answer your question, and now you've made your audience feel insecure, so they don't care about reading your essay.
They might want to actually answer your question and start writing their own essay to answer you, and now they are too busy to read your essay.
Your audience might not be interested in the topic that your question is related to, so now they don't care about reading your essay.
Your audience might be an English teacher who has a pet peeve of reading questions as a hook, so you will automatically receive an F if you start your essay with a question.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the 3 topics for the body paragraphs going to be about in the essay about pets?

Dogs make better pets than cats.
Dogs are easy to train, friendly, and hygienic.
Dogs are fluffy, tough protectors, and smell better than cats.
Cats make better pets than dogs.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to video #2, what are the 3 requirements for a conclusion paragraph?

1. Must restate thesis/central idea
2. Must be at least 3 sentences
3. Must conclude thoughts
1. Must restate thesis/central idea
2. Must be at least 6 sentences
3. Must tell the reader to take action

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

Is it a good idea to rewrite your introduction paragraph thesis statement word for word in your conclusion paragraph?

Yes, of course!

No way.

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