Writing Structure

You should re-state your thesis in your conclusion.

• True

• False

Where does the RED belong?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

Fill in the gaps in this passage about different plot structures.

When a story jumps back in time, this is called a ​ (a)  

. When it jumps ahead in time, this is called a ​ (b)   . Sometimes, authors will use a ​ (c)   to help keep readers totally gripped by the story. A split ​ (d)   is a story told from two different ​ (e)   .

• prologue

• epilogue

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• flashforward

• cliffhanger

• narrative

• perspectives

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which do you think is the best opening sentence A,B or C? Explain why it is the most effective.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How would you end the story? Explain why your idea would make an effective ending

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence shows proper parallel structure?

• When the weather outside is cold and getting windy, I like to drink hot cocoa.

• When the weather outside is getting cold and wind blows, I like to drink hot cocoa.

• When the weather outside is cold and the wind howled, I drank hot cocoa.

• When the weather outside is cold and windy, I like to drink hot cocoa.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What is included in an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

• Bridge/Background Information

• All of the above

What are each of the paragraphs in an essay?

• Intro, Counter-Argument, Conclusion

• Introduction, Three Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Introduction, Three Body Paragraphs Three Counter-Arguments, Conclusion

Which is NOT the best way to start an essay?

• Giving a scenario

• Using a shocking statistic

• Creating a comparison

• Restating the question

What are the three parts of the introductory paragraph called?

• Hook, Bridge, Thesis

• Thesis, Bridge, Hook

• Restate the thesis, two strategies

• Body paragraphs