Introduction to Writing

The thesis statement should guide your paragraph writing for your essay.

• true

• false

What is an expository/informative essay used to do?

• ARGUE being for/against a topic.

• DESCRIBE a personal experience.

• INFORM the reader about a given topic.

• ENTERTAIN the readers with a created story.

Why do you think an introduction is needed at the beginning of your essay?

• It gives your readers pre information of what you are writing about

• It helps you meet up the number of words required

• It does not do much.

If I wanted to write online to share with the world, which format type would I use?

• letter

• poem

• journals/diaries

• blog post

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Who do you need to consider when writing story?

• teacher

• audience

• classmates

• yourself

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If I wanted to write a fictional book, which format type would I use?

• poetry

• journals/diaries

• vignette

• novella/novel

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If I wanted to write about my daily personal thoughts and reflections, which format type would I use?

• novella/novel

• journals/diaries

• memoirs

• story

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What is the starting point of a Persuasive Writing piece?

• Identify your topic and choose your side.

• Identify your topic.

• Identify your topic, research your topic, and decide which side to support.

• Brainstorm.

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What is the starting point of an Argumentative Writing Piece?

• Identify your topic and choose your side.

• Identify your topic.

• Identify your topic, research your topic, and decide which side to support.

• Brainstorm.

What is the main purpose of an introduction in an essay?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the main topic and engage the reader

• To provide detailed evidence

• To conclude the essay