Essay

The function of a concluding paragraph is:

• Final body paragraph of the essay

• Calls the reader to action

• summarizes everything and highlights the larger significance of the essay

This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING for the purpose of persuading others

• narrative essay

• explanatory essay

• argumentative essay

• descriptive essay

Once you choose a position/side, you should

• develop your claim/thesis

• develop an introduction

• generate ideas

• outline your entire essay

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

• To convince the reader to agree with your position

• To convince the reader to argue your position

• To balance out both sides of the position

• To inform the reader about a topic

What is included in a concluding paragraph?

• Restated argument, evidence and call to action.

• Restated argument and call to action.

• Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.

• Summary and call to action

Which is the best strategy recommended for writing your title?

• It should be written before your essay.

• It should be written after you have drafted the essay.

• It should not be written in English.

• It should be lengthy and boring.

Before choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis

• write the introduction

• consider both sides

• make an outline

To support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.

• reason

• counterclaim

• statistic

• counterargument

An essay presents ....

• a free flow of ideas in no specific order

• an expression of emotions

• your thoughts with organization and pre-planning

• writing without specific structure

What is the name of the paragraph that starts your persuasive essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion