Essay Evidence and Structure Concepts

The video tutorial provides guidance on writing text response essays, focusing on structure, introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. It emphasizes the TEAL structure for body paragraphs, the importance of evidence and explanation, and the use of linking sentences. The tutorial also offers tips on writing style, modifying quotes, and ensuring a logical essay flow.

What is the primary purpose of a text response essay?

• To summarize the text

• To analyze and respond to a prompt

• To retell the story

• To list characters and themes

What should be clearly established in the introduction of an essay?

• The conclusion

• The main arguments and viewpoint

• The list of characters

• The summary of the text

How many body paragraphs are recommended in an essay?

• At least two

• At least three

• At least four, five is great

• At least six

What does the 'T' in the TEAL structure stand for?

• Topic sentence

• Thesis statement

• Transition

• Title

Which part of the TEAL structure is considered most important?

• Topic sentence

• Linking sentence

• Explanation

• Evidence

What should a linking sentence do?

• Provide a quote

• Summarize the paragraph

• Introduce a new topic

• Link back to the prompt

What types of evidence can be used in an essay?

• Only quotes

• Only events

• Only character descriptions

• Themes, characters, quotes, and written features

In what tense should an essay be written?

• Conditional tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Past tense

What is important to ensure when modifying quotes?

• The quote is completely changed

• The content remains the same

• The quote is shortened

• The quote is in past tense

What is the role of ellipses and square brackets in quotes?

• To highlight quotes

• To change the meaning

• To make quotes longer

• To modify and fit quotes into sentences