Essay Structure and Writing Techniques

Essay Structure and Writing Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial covers the differences between real and star writing, focusing on the structure of a persuasive essay. It provides guidance on writing introduction paragraphs, using effective leads, and crafting a strong thesis statement. The tutorial also details how to construct body paragraphs and offers strategies for writing a compelling conclusion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two types of writing discussed in Miss Wallace's class?

Real writing and star writing

Creative writing and technical writing

Formal writing and informal writing

Narrative writing and descriptive writing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the audience for star writing?

A panel of judges

A group of students

A famous author

A retired English teacher

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of star writing?

To create a masterpiece

To pass a test

To publish a book

To entertain readers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lines are available for writing a persuasive essay in star writing?

30 lines

26 lines

20 lines

15 lines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the number '2' represent in the essay structure 2-5-5-2?

Number of examples needed

Number of introduction sentences

Number of sentences in the conclusion

Number of body paragraphs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of an attention getter in the introduction paragraph?

To grab the reader's interest

To conclude the essay

To summarize the essay

To provide background information

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven effective leads?

Start with a question

Use a quote

Show emotion

Describe a character

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