Milestone Writing

Where does the thesis statement go in the Introduction?

• The very first sentence of the essay.

• It goes no where. You don't have to write one.

• The third paragraph

• The last sentence in the first paragraph.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an expository essay?

Choose all that apply.

• informational writing

• should follow a logical sequence and have three main points

• logic and coherence are the main focus

• presents reasons, explanations, or steps in a process

A paragraph that contains a restatement of the thesis statement and a last convincing appeal

• introduction paragraph

• concluding paragraph

• background paragraph

• body paragraph

a sentence that states the purpose of an essay

• opinion

• statistics

• thesis statement

• counterargument

What helps you find reasons in informational writing?

• Look at your neighbor's paper.

• Think in categories.

• Ask Mrs. Treiser

• Google it.

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To state the main argument

• To provide background information

• To summarize the essay

Which of the following is a feature of narrative writing?

• It presents arguments

• It tells a story

• It provides instructions

• It analyzes a text

In which part of an essay should you restate the thesis statement?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Title

What is a synonym for 'milestone'?

• Obstacle

• Achievement

• Failure

• Journey

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Its a beautiful day.

• It's a beautiful day.

• Its' a beautiful day.

• Its a beautiful day,