TCAP Writing Review

Where should the introduction paragraph go in your essay?

• end

• middle

• beginning

• in the trashcan

How will you get your reader interested in your essay?

• sub-topic sentence(s)

• the hook

• topic sentence

• give them $100

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Introduction

• Exposition

How do you separate paragraphs?

• A space

• An indent

• You don't separate paragraphs.

• There is only supposed to be one paragraph.

A thesis statement is...

• A sentence that states what will be explained in the essay.

• A statement that catches the readers attention.

• Introduces the conclusion.

• Concludes the essay.

Where should the thesis statement be restated?

• The Introduction

• The Conclusion

• The Body Paragraphs

• The Main Idea

What is the most important part of an introduction? It should be written word for word from the prompt!

• Big Idea

• Specific Statement

• Thesis

• Transitions

What are the parts of a body paragraph? (In the correct order)

• 1.Topic sentence (related to the thesis)

  2.Cited Text Evidence

  3. 3. Explain why you chose that evidence.

• 1.Explain text evidence

  2.Topic sentence

  3.Cited Text Evidence

• 1.Cited Text Evidence

  2.Topic sentence

  3.Explain text evidence

• 1.Topic sentence

  2.Explain text evidence

  3.Cited Text Evidence

What is the purpose of opinion writing?

• To tell a story

• To give directions and steps on how to do something

• To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence for the paragraph

• To restate the thesis