Writing an Essay

What's the first step to writing your TDA essay?

• Read the text

• Read the question

A synonym for THESIS STATEMENT is...

• Opinion

• Argument

• Claim

• All of the above

Where do you write your THESIS STATEMENT?

• The beginning of the first paragraph

• The last sentence in the last paragraph

• The last sentence in the first paragraph

• The beginning of the last paragraph

After you read the question then read the text, you should...

• Find three quotes to use

• Write introduction paragraph

• Write three body paragraphs

• Write conclusion paragraph

Which is NOT a type of essay?

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Poem

• Descriptive

A _______________ essay tells a story.

• descriptive

• narrative

• expository

• persuasive

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

• talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects

• inform or explain a subject to the reader

• tell a story

• use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details

An essay that presents information or facts (explains) is called...

• expository

• reflective

• descriptive

• narrative

Check all that apply.

A thesis statement is...

• A one sentence answer to the question

• A fact

• Your argument + 3 reasons

• An idea/opinion you will argue and prove with evidence

How many paragraphs should your TDA essay be?

• 3

• 5

• 1

• 7