Essay Writing Review

What is the minimum amount of paragraphs in a complete essay?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

In what paragraph is your thesis/claim statement located?

• 2nd body paragraph

• conclusion

• introduction

• 3rd body paragraph

• 1st body paragraph

In what paragraphs do you include cited text evidence?

• Introduction and conclusion

• Introduction and 1st body only

• All body paragraphs only

• Just the conclusion

True/False: I need to include citations for the points I make in my body paragraphs.

• True

• False

What kind of essay attempts to convince the reader of a claim by means of logic and persuasion?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Expository

• Compare and Contrast

The final project for this unit will be ________________

• an informational essay

• an argumentative essay

• a narrative essay

• a powerpoint

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

• talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects

• inform or explain a subject to the reader

• tell a story

• use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details

an essay that educates your reader on a topic

• narrative

• persausive

• informative

• argumentative

You have been asked to write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about the importance of volunteering in the community. What type of essay should you write?

• Informational Essay

• Narrative Essay

• Opinion Essay

What type of essay would be appropriate for the following prompt?

Talk about some ways that you could make your own diet healthier.

• persuasive

• argumentative

• narrative

• informative