Understanding the SESC Writing Formula

Understanding the SESC Writing Formula

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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David provides formulas for writing academic essays, focusing on the introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs. He explains how to use hooks in introductions, the SESC formula for body paragraphs, and various strategies for conclusions.

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the introduction paragraph in an academic essay?

To summarize the entire essay

To present the thesis

To provide a detailed analysis

To list all references

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should the thesis statement be placed in the introduction paragraph?

At the beginning

At the end

It doesn't matter

In the middle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a hook mentioned for the introduction paragraph?

Anecdote

Statistic

Example

Definition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's inmates are held in American prisons according to the statistics hook example?

5%

10%

20%

25%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of using a hook in the introduction paragraph?

To confuse the reader

To grab the reader's attention

To provide a detailed analysis

To list all references

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which hook involves using a real-life story or incident?

Question

Statistic

Anecdote

Example

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula for body paragraphs in academic essays?

SESC: State, Explain, Support, Conclude

SSEC: State, Support, Explain, Conclude

SSCE: Support, State, Conclude, Explain

SECS: State, Explain, Conclude, Support

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