Understanding Essay Writing Components: SCReady

What does TDW stand for?

• Text Dependent Writer

• Text Dependent Wall

• Text Dependent Writing

• Text Development Writing

What type of essay will you be writing for SCReady?

• Informative

• Argumentative /Persuasive

• Descriptive

• Narrative

How many paragraphs will you need to write?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 5

What is the first paragraph of the essay?

• Introductory Paragraph

• Closing Paragraph

• Body Paragraph

• Counterargument Paragraph

What makes up an introductory paragraph? Select all that apply.

• Background Information

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Evidence

In a thesis statement, the answer to the question being asked is your....

• claim

• sub-claim

In a thesis statement, the reasons why you believe what you do are called your...

• claim

• sub-claim

How many sub-claims should you have in your thesis statement?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

What is the paragraph that following the introductory paragraph?

• Body Paragraph 2

• Counterargument

• Closing Paragraph

• Body Paragraph 1

What is the paragraph that follows the first body paragraph?

• Body Paragraph 2

• Counterargument

• Closing Paragraph

• Body Paragraph 1