Milestone Writing

Which of the following is correct?

• “I want some Cheetos,” I said, “so let’s go get some.

• “I want some Cheetos,” I Said. “so let’s go get some.”

• “I want some Cheetos,” I said, “so let’s go get some.”

• “I want some Cheetos,” I said, “So let’s go get some.”

The introduction paragraph should start with a "hook" to grab the reader's attention.

• true

• false

Which of these elements can be included in an introduction paragraph to grab the reader's attention?

Choose all that apply.

• a comic strip

• interesting facts

• an entire poem

• quotes

• thought provoking questions

True or False: The topic sentences belong in the first sentence of each body paragraph.

• True

• False

An introduction consists of___________.

• a hook, building sentences, and a thesis statement

• a topic sentence, text evidence, and explanation

• a hook, text evidence, and thesis statement

• a hook, building sentences, and transition words

A paragraph that contains the lead, background information, thesis statement, and brief reasons.

• introduction paragraph

• body paragraph

• counterargument paragraph

• concluding paragraph

A paragraph that contains fully developed reasons, explanations, explanations, counterargument, and rebuttal.

• introduction paragraph

• body paragraph

• counterargument paragraph

• conclusion paragraph

What does the thesis statement tell the reader?

• what you had for lunch

• what will be discussed in the body paragraphs

• how much information has been researched

• the summary of the writing

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• A) "Milestone writing is important," she said.

• B) "Milestone writing is important" she said.

• C) "Milestone writing is important," She said.

• D) "Milestone writing is important" She said.

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in milestone writing?

• A) To summarize the entire essay

• B) To introduce the main idea of the essay

• C) To provide background information

• D) To conclude the essay