How to Write an Essay

What do you look for when editing your essay?

• spelling and grammar

• stay on topic and keeping your audiences attention 

• check if it makes sense and flows 

• all of the above

Where is your conclusion? 

• The 1st paragraph

• The end of a body paragraph

• The end of the essay 

• Both 2 and 3

What should you have at the end of each paragraph?

• A transition sentence

• A conclusion 

• A sketch 

When writing a persuasive essay your goal is to...

• Make your audience fight

• Make your audience see your side

• Make your audience agree with you  

What type of essay must you write?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Informational

• Explanatory

A _______________ essay tells a story.

• descriptive

• narrative

• expository

• persuasive

An essay that presents information or facts (explains) is called...

• expository

• reflective

• descriptive

• narrative

A good essay demonstrates that you can communicate your ideas clearly, and persuade an audience that your opinions are logical and trustworthy.

• True

• False

A personal essay is written in first person and language can be formal, semi-formal or informal.

• True

• False

A thesis-driven essay requires a question as title.

• True

• False