WorksheetsVarious types of essays and their structures
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Worksheet time: 18mins
An essay is always___ a paragraph.
a. narrower than
b. broader than
c. better than
Essays are usually___ paragraphs.
a. the same length as
b. shorter than
c. longer than
The first paragraph in an essay is called a/an___.
a. introductory paragraph
b. body paragraph
c. concluding paragraph
The thesis statement in an essay
is often the ___ sentence in the introductory paragraph.
a. first
b. second
c. last
A topic sentence in an essay is often the ___ sentence in the body paragraph.
a. first
b. second
c. last
The thesis statement gives the___ of the essay.
a. general idea
b. main/central idea
c. examples
Choose the thesis statement for an essay about ways to raise money.
a. Here are three ways to raise money.
b. For example, some people would invest in a fund.
c. Another way is the website.
Choose the topic sentence from a paragraph about ways to raise money.
a. Here are three ways to raise money.
b. For example, some people would invest in a fund.
c. Another way is the website.
Choose a support for a paragraph about ways to raise money.
a. People would spend more time at work to get more money.
b. Examples of websites are prosper.com and loan in.com.
Another way is the website.
Find an appropriate topic sentence to this paragraph.
________________________________________________ This is appropriate for startup companies with lower capital requirements and limited operating history. Also, for small businesses that have been rejected by a traditional bank, if you have reasonably good credit, you are likely to get a small loan--usually up to $50,000--from a micro-lender. Most loans are collateralized by equipment, contracts, inventory or other property and require personal guarantees.
The first way to find financing is a microloan.
The first way to find financing is the web.
The first way to find financing is from angel investors.
A strong thesis statement DOESN'T
state the main idea
only introduce the topic
include details about the topic
include a strong opinion
What does it mean to have 'discourse'?
To have a discussion.
To communicate back and forth.
To come up with salient arguments
To come up with rebuttals that are unwavering
In discursive writing, you should present both sides in a (a) way.
Discussing opposing sides can be achieved by addressing them (a) (antonym of subjectively) and in equal detail.
The tone used in discursive writing should be ...
friendly and unassuming
formal and controlled
informal yet controlled
unassuming and persuasive
What is most essential in discursive writing?
Taking a stand
Being clear about your stand
Rebuttal
Providing a balanced perspective
What type of essay is this?
There are increasing incidents of cyber-bullying on the internet. What are the contributing factors and what possible solutions are there?
Discursive Essay - 'Discuss' type
Discursive Essay - 'Describe' type
Discursive Essay - 'Pros and Cons' type
Discursive Essay - 'Concerns and Solutions' type
What type of essay question is this?
Do you agree that the concept of meritocracy is timelessly beneficial for mankind?
Argumentative - you must take a stand
Discursive - but you may take a stand
Descriptive - need to describe meritocracy
Factual - an opportunity to provide facts and information
Which of these are discursive questions?
Discuss the roles of teachers in education today.
'Education is only for the privileged'. Do you agree?
'Education is only for the privileged'. How is your experience as a secondary school student relevant to this question?
What are the pros and cons of education starting at an earlier age?
What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?
To inform/explain
To persuade
To express ideas/feelings
To entertain
A synonym for expository essay is...
Story
Short Story
Informational Essay
Persuasive Essay
Which one of the choices below would be the best example of expository writing?
a fictional novel
a book of poems
a journal
a science textbook
Expository writing should be...
creative
entertaining
funny
factual
Where in the introductory paragraph does the thesis statement usually appear?
First sentence
Second sentence
Last sentence
It does not usually appear in the introductory paragraph
This sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about.
The thesis
The topic sentence
The hook
The introductory sentence
What is a thesis statement in an expository essay?
A sentence that gives your opinion about your topic
A sentence that uses a lot of vocabulary words
A sentence that explains your topic/central idea
A sentence that comes at the beginning of your essay
Where does a thesis statement go in your essay? (Choose two)
Last sentence of the first paragraph
Last sentence of the last paragraph
First sentence of the first paragraph
First sentence of the last paragraph
Expository means what?
telling how you feel
sharing opinions
informing / explaining
telling a story
What types of words are these: lastly, in conclusion, in addition, next ?
pronouns
conjunctions
synonyms
transitions
________________ help your essay flow or move to the next idea.
Transitions
Introductions
Conclusions
Facts
Select all synonyms for expository writing:
Explanatory
Informational
Opinion
Informative
Persuasive
When you are writing an expository essay based on a reading, you should: (select all that apply)
try to write your essay as you are reading the selection
use mostly quotes from the article and avoid using your own words
use quotation marks around any phrases or sentences you take directly from the text
cite the sources you quoted or relied on for your information
use information from each article you are assigned to read, and try not to rely too heavily on any one article
To reword something written by someone else
paraphrase
quote
cite
plagiarize
Each sentence after the topic sentence...
explains another topic
restates the thesis
works to support and prove the idea of the topic sentence
must use the same vocabulary as the topic sentence
Why do you write your thesis before you write your body paragraphs?
This sentence drives your entire paper
It will help you stay on topic as your complete your essay
Your teacher told you to
All of these are correct
Once you have created a thesis, the next step is to...
write the body of your essay
write your introduction
create a conclusion
list your transitions
What do you do before you publish your paper?
reread your essay
revise your essay
edit your essay
all of the above are correct
