The 5-Paragraph Opinion Writing Quiz

How many main ideas or opinions should your thesis statement in a 5-paragraph essay typically present?

• One broad topic

• Three clear reasons or points

• Two contrasting arguments

• As many as you can think of

Where is the thesis statement usually located in a 5-paragraph opinion essay?

• In the first sentence of the first body paragraph

• In the last sentence of the concluding paragraph

• In the last sentence of the introductory paragraph

• Anywhere in the essay

What is the primary purpose of the introductory paragraph in a 5-paragraph opinion essay?

• To present all the supporting evidence.

• To summarize the opposing viewpoint.

• To grab the reader's attention and state the opinion.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic.

How many body paragraphs are typically included in a 5-paragraph opinion essay?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Five

What is the main purpose of each body paragraph in a 5-paragraph opinion essay?

• To restate the thesis in different words.

• To introduce a new, unrelated topic.

• To provide one clear reason or piece of evidence supporting the thesis.

• To summarize the entire essay up to that point.

What should the first sentence of each body paragraph generally be?

• A direct quote from a source.

• A question for the reader to consider.

• A topic sentence that clearly states the main point of the paragraph.

• A transition from the previous paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What kind of information should be included after the topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• A new opinion that contradicts the thesis.

• A summary of the entire essay.

• Supporting details, evidence, examples, and explanations.

• A concluding statement for the entire essay.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the primary purpose of the concluding paragraph in a 5-paragraph opinion essay?

• To introduce a new opinion or argument.

• To provide the first piece of supporting evidence.

• To restate the thesis in a new way and summarize the main points.

• To leave the reader with a question to ponder.

Which of the following should not be included in the concluding paragraph of a 5-paragraph opinion essay?

• A restatement of the thesis.

• A brief summary of the main points.

• New evidence or reasons that were not discussed in the body

What is the overall goal of a well-written 5-paragraph opinion essay?

• To confuse the reader with many different viewpoints.

• To present information without taking a clear stance.

• To clearly state an opinion and provide logical support for it.

• To tell a story about a personal experience.