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10th Grade

CCSS covered

Writing Tips and Essay Structure
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15 questions

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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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