
Writing Tips and Essay Structure
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
10th Grade
CCSS covered

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
What is the 'hook' of an essay?
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward
The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently
A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
What is the 'counterargument' of an essay?
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward
The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently
A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
What is the 'restated thesis statement' of an essay?
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward
The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently
A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
Which of the following is NOT true for the title of your essay? (Choose all that apply.)
Decide on your title after you've written the essay
The first thing you should plan out is your title
Keep it brief, original, creative, and relevant
Type the title in ALL CAPS and underlined
It is fine to use the name of the assignment as your title
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
What is the purpose of including background information in the introductory paragraph? (Check all that apply)
Explains why the topic is important
Explains any controversy around the topic
Explains a bit about the author/speaker
Fully explains your arguments
Can address and refute the counterargument
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
Which of the following transition words signal to the reader that you are about to give an opposite opinion?
Even though
Additionally
However
Moreover
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does SPACECAT help in improving essay writing skills?
SPACECAT provides suggestions for improving essay structure and organization.
SPACECAT offers tips on how to develop strong arguments and evidence in essays.
SPACECAT helps in enhancing the introduction and conclusion of essays.
SPACECAT provides feedback on grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity, coherence, vocabulary, and writing style.
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