WorksheetsEssay writing
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Cows are cattle which belong to Bovidae famil and Bovinae upafamili. Cows that have been neutered and are typically used to plow the field named Ox. Cows are cared primarily for the benefit of milk and meat as human food. Cows have a scientific name as Bos Taurus. Cows have a gestation period of over 274 days. Average cow lifespans is 15 years. The male weight is typically around 1,100 kg, while average females’ weight is about 720 kg.
Question:
From the text above, What is a good title for the text?
Cows are cattle which belong to Bovidae famil and Bovinae upafamili. Cows that have been neutered and are typically used to plow the field named Ox. Cows are cared primarily for the benefit of milk and meat as human food. Cows have a scientific name as Bos Taurus. Cows have a gestation period of over 274 days. Average cow lifespans is 15 years. The male weight is typically around 1,100 kg, while average females’ weight is about 720 kg.
Question:
What is kind of the text (e.g. recount/procedure/explanation/and so forth)?
Cows are cattle which belong to Bovidae famil and Bovinae upafamili. Cows that have been neutered and are typically used to plow the field named Ox. Cows are cared primarily for the benefit of milk and meat as human food. Cows have a scientific name as Bos Taurus. Cows have a gestation period of over 274 days. Average cow lifespans is 15 years. The male weight is typically around 1,100 kg, while average females’ weight is about 720 kg.
Question:What is the Generic Structure of the text by separating the text into more than one paragraph (two or more paragraphs)
Make an introductory paragraph (Min. 3 sentences) of the descriptive text based on the picture (1st paragraph is about identification (Generic structure of Descriptive text))?
An essay presents ....
a free flow of ideas in no specific order
an expression of emotions
your thoughts with organization and pre-planning
writing without specific structure
An essay...
always has the same length
never has more than four paragraphs
consists of one or multiple paragraphs
always has five paragraphs
The order of paragraphs in an essay is...
introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion
thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)
An interesting thought, fact, or question at the beginning to catch your reader's interest is called
thesis
topic sentence
claim
hook
The main idea of your essay is called
hook
thesis
topic sentence
conclusion
Another name for thesis is...
main point
argument
claim
all of the above
Your thesis or claim should be ....
at the beginning of your introduction
at the end of your introduction
repeated with slightly different words in your conclusion
answer 2 and 3
Each body paragraph should include
a hook
a thesis
details, examples, and explanations
no more than three sentences
Your conclusion should contain
a restating of your thesis
a brief summary of your main ideas
a thought-provoking questions or a call to action
all of the above
A _______________ essay tells a story.
descriptive
narrative
expository
persuasive
A reflective essay tells of
different points of view
a story
a personal experience
describes something in great detail
An essay that presents information or facts (explains) is called...
expository
reflective
descriptive
narrative
If you are taking sides and are pro or con in order to influence somebody's opinion or action, you are writing a _____________________ essay.
expository
reflective
narrative
persuasive
Did you know that you're not born a good writer but that you can learn to be one? - is an example of _____________
a thesis
a topic sentence
an argument
a hook
Is it ok to write using personal pronouns (I, my, you, we...) in a mature essay?
absolutely
I do what I want
NO!
Which of the following transitions best fills the blank in the passage above?
An informative essay has a _____________.
Thesis
Claim/Counter Claim
Strong Argument
Sand-which
Choose ALL the transitional words below.....
In addition
Hello
The end
Furthermore
Similarly
How many body paragraphs should be in an informative essay?
3
4
2
None
A thesis has TWO parts.
True
False
You should ALWAYS cite your evidence in an informative essay.
True
False
An informative essay is the same thing as an argumentative essay.
True
False
I will be writing an informative essay for the first PBPA of the 20-21 school year.
True
False
What are the TWO purposes of an introductory paragraph?
To organize the paragraph by summarizing the information in the paragraph
to pique the interest of your reader
To introduce the topic of the essay.
To highlight the main idea of a paragraph
Please read carefully and check the corresponding boxes for your answer(s).
What do you include in the introductory paragraph?
Supporting statements
General statements
Concluding sentence
Thesis statement
Where does a thesis statement usually appear?
At the end of the body paragraph
At the end of the introductory paragraph
In the middle of the introductory paragraph
At the beginning of the body paragraph
Please read carefully and check the corresponding boxes for your answer(s).
Why do we need to write a thesis statement?
To name the specific topic/stance of the essay.
To describe the method of organization.
To introduce the general idea of the essay.
To list the subtopics of the main topic.
To remind your reader of the main points of your essay
Please read carefully and check the corresponding boxes for your answer(s).
What do you think would be good strategies to write a good introductory paragraph?
posing a question
defining the key term
giving a brief anecdote
using a playful joke or emotional appeal
pulling out an interesting fact
The sentences in the following introductory paragraph are in scrambled order. Rearrange them correctly.
1Sometimes I think of the shoppers as white rats in a lab experiment, and the aisles as a maze designed by a psychologist. 2My research has revealed three distinct types of abnormal customer: the amnesiac, the super shopper, and the dawdler. 3Most of the rats—customers, I mean—follow a routine pattern, strolling up and down the aisles, checking through my chute, and then escaping through the exit hatch. 4Working part-time as a cashier at the Piggly Wiggly has given me a great opportunity to observe human behavior. 5But not everyone is so dependable.
4,1,3,5,2
4,3,1,2,5
3,1,4,5,2
The sentences in the following introductory paragraph are in scrambled order. Rearrange them correctly.
1The history of America reveals that African Americans have always had a problem defining themselves as Americans ever since the era of slavery. 2Over the past centuries, American popular culture has been strong in creating racial stereotypes that predominantly affect other ethnic minorities. 3Images displayed through television, music, and the internet have an impact on how individuals behave and what individuals believe. 4African Americans have always had a hard time being integrated into American culture as they have been subjected to ridicule and shame. 5In theatre, film, and music, African Americans have been associated with vices such as murder, theft, and violence.
1,2,4,3,5
2,3,1,4,5
3,2,1,4,5
The sentences in the following introductory paragraph are in scrambled order. Rearrange them correctly.
1While many applaud the new rules as a step toward reducing the carnage on our roads, many others argue that the new rules are unfair and unnecessary. 2By examining the transportation needs of young people, the issue of individual responsibility, the costs of driving education, and the accident rates for various age groups, we will see that these new driving regulations are indeed unwarranted and need to be modified. 3In its quest to reduce motor vehicle accidents and casualties, the British Columbia government has introduced stringent requirements for new drivers.
3,2,1
2,1,3
3,1,2
Rearrange the sentences according to its correct order. Write "x,x,x,x,x" in the space provided.
1Buying things online has become a common practice among millions of people around the world. 2In the past few decades, online shopping has gone from being non-existent to becoming a multibillion-dollar industry. 3From enabling independent stores to blossom without investing in a physical location, to allowing you to access the cheapest and most accessible deals, the internet offers a broad range of advantages for the consumer that may be the reasons why online shopping is better than purchasing in-store. 4Recently the number of people buying goods and services online has increased more than ever before. 5Many traditional retailers have also followed suit, with most shops now having a dedicated e-commerce website from which consumers can make online purchases.
(a)
What important statement goes in your introduction?
A question
A quote
A introduction statement
A transition
Why is a conclusion paragraph important?
Each proof paragraph should include
a hook
a thesis
details, examples, and explanations
no more than three sentences
What should your conclusion paragraph include?
Conclusion Statement, 1 thought, and closing sentence
hook, introduction sentence, transition sentence.
introduction statement, 2 text evidence sentences, and transition sentence.
none of the above
What is the first paragraph called?
Body paragraph
Introduction
Conclusion
Rough draft
What is the last paragraph called?
Body paragraph
Introduction
Conclusion
Rough draft
What is the paragraph in the middle called?
Body paragraph
Introduction
Conclusion
Rough draft
What important statement goes in your introduction?
A question
A quote
A thesis
A transition
Which is NOT a type of essay?
Persuasive
Narrative
Poem
Descriptive
I can write a perfect essay on the first try.
True
False
Which of these is a pre-writing step?
Rough draft
Typing my essay
Asking someone to edit
Note-taking
Why is writing an essay important?
To communicate my ideas
Because it's a grade
Because it's on the PARCC test
To organize my thoughts
What do we do when we write about quotes?
Use punctuation around it
Cite it
Explain it
Don't use quotes
How do you capture the reader's attention?
Bait
Trap
Hook
Wing it
What is the first paragraph in an essay?
thesis statement
conclusion
body paragraph
introduction
What is the first 1-3 sentences of the introduction called?
thesis statement
hook
opinion
conclusion
Which of the following should not be used for a hook?
question or quote
your opinion/side of the topic
fact or statistic
story/anecdote
Where does your thesis statement go in your paper?
in the first body pargraph
the first sentence of the essay
the last sentence of the introduction
wherever I want
What does the thesis statement have in it?
the overall claim for the essay and the points for each body paragraph
the writer's opinion about what side he/she is on
a couple of sentences that states the writer's position
evidence that supports the writer's side of the arugment
Which of the following is TRUE about thesis statements?
it can use I, me, my
it is my opinion
it is one sentence
it is multiple sentences
What words should you avoid in your essay as much as possible
I, me, my
facts
transitions
topic sentences
What is NOT true about evidence?
it has to be cited
it can be personal opinions
it can be a fact or statistic
it should fit with the topic for the paragraph
Which of the following do not need to be be capitalized?
names
titles of articles
places
numbers
What do you put in the parenthesis for a citation if the article you are using does not have an author?
the date
the website
make up the name
the title of the article
Expository writing:
explains, describes, defines, instructs and informs
convinces, informs, tells a story
tells a story, instructs, defines
What is NOT an example of Expository writing:
Letters
Romance Novel
Police Report
Instructions
Introductory Paragraph Formula:
Hook + Thesis Statement + Transition Sentence
Thesis Statement + Hook + Transition Sentence
Hook + Transition Sentence +Thesis Statement
What is the 'Hook' of the Essay?
Connects the ideas in the essay
Captures the readers attention
Connects the ideas in the paragraph
What is an anecdote?
Type of hook that tells a short story
Gives statistics and facts
Ask a question ithat must be answered in the essay
A Body Paragraph:
One paragraph that explains how to do something
Connects points
Supports your thesis statement
Select the correct format of a body paragraph outline:
Topic sentence, support a, support B, Support C, Concluding Paragraph
Topic Sentence, Support A, Expand A, Support B, Expand B, Suport C, Expand C, Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence, Transition sentence, Support A, Support B, Expand C, Concluding Pargraph
The function of a concluding paragraph is:
Final body paragraph of the essay
Calls the reader to action
summarizes everything and highlights the larger significance of the essay
Choose what type of Expository writing is the following paragraph.
Mrs. Rogers was extremely tall and slim, and when she unwound her long frame from a sitting position and stood, her immense height was unnerving. I had never met any female who was 6 feet 5 inches tall, and her height together with her direct, penetrating stare and the wicked sneer that constantly played around the corners of her mouth always made me feel slightly uneasy in her company.
How to make or do something
Explanation of an Idea, theory, or Belief
Character Portrayal
Editorial
Comparison or Contrast of Two Subjects
Choose what type of expository writing is the paragraph below:
Mr. Stevenson was a cantankerous, hateful old man who made known his dislike of everyone. He loathed his children, the grandson with whom he lived, his neighbours, everyone. Sitting on the porch of his grandson Terry's house, gripping his cane in one hand, he would spit insults at the people passing by.
How to make or do something
Character Portrayal
Editorial
Compare and Contrast
Explanation of an Idea, Theory or Belief
Choose which type of expository writing explains the paragraph below:
The eye is more flexible than the camera. It can adapt more quickly to a wider range of light conditions. Both the camera and the eye can register small objects and distant objects. The camera performs these functions better than the eye.
Editorial
Character Portrayal
Explanation of idea, theory or belief
How to make or do something
Compare and Contrast
Choose which type of expository writing explains the paragraph below:
Money will be tight for many after the lockdown ends, but for those who do have some money in pocket, the best use of that for the country will be spending it. Money in a pocket will do nothing for the economy once things start moving again, whereas money in a cash register will fund jobs, get businesses going again, and give the country a chance to be ready when the tourists do arrive once more.
Editorial
Character Portrayal
Explanation of idea, theory or belief
Compare and Contrast
How to make or do something
Choose which type of expository writing explains the paragraph below:
Firstly, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then, add the onion, and fry until transparent. Stir in the green pepper, ham, tomato paste, tomato, bacon, corned beef, and pigeon peas. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Next, stir in the coconut milk, water and browning sauce, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, then stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Finally, simmer for about 45 minutes, until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.
Editorial
Character Portrayal
Explanation of idea, theory or belief
How to make or do something
Compare and Contrast
Choose which type of expository writing explains the writing below:
We may not have the protests tearing apart the US at present – but we have more than our share of inequality, and plenty of injustice to go with it.
So as we look at what is going wrong elsewhere, we must ask ourselves what we can do to eradicate injustice here too. We have fought some of these same battles in our own past – and the leaders who battle against injustice are renowned in our country. That prompts the same question Felicity Darville posed in her column this week – “Who’s going to fill their shoes?”
Editorial
Character Portrayal
Explanation of idea, theory or belief
How to make or do something
Compare and Contrast
F.I.R.E.E.S.
Facts
Incidents (anecdotes)
Reasons
Examples
Experts (quotes)
Statistics
Facts
Incidents (anecdotes)
Rhetorical question
Evidence
Experts (quotes)
Stance
Facts
Incidences
Results
Engaging
Explanations
Support
The purpose of the hook is to
tell what the essay is about
get the readers' attention
start a new paragraph
The first sentence of your reason paragraphs is the
claim
thesis
set up
"According to the article..." signals a:
Tie in
Claim
Set Up
What sentences paraphrase or quote what a text says?
Claim
Tie ins
Evidence
Set ups
What sentence in a paragraph restates the claim?
Concluding sentence
Thesis
Topic sentence
What term means the same as topic sentence?
Conclusion
Introduction
Claim
Which sentence in a paragraph requires an inference explaining how the evidence relates to the claim?
Set up
Concluding Sentence
Tie Ins
The last paragraph of an essay is the
Main idea
Conclusion
Introduction
The conclusion of an argumentative should include (choose 2):
claim
thesis statement
hook
final thoughts/call to action
In an essay, where can we find the 'thesis statement'?
1st sentence of the introduction
last sentence of the introduction
first sentence of the body paragraphs
1st sentence of the conclusion
last sentence of the conclusion
In an essay, where can we find the 'HOOK'?
1st sentence of the introduction
last sentence of the introduction
first sentence of the body paragraphs
1st sentence of the conclusion
last sentence of the conclusion
In an essay, where can we find the 'restated thesis statement'?
1st sentence of the introduction
last sentence of the introduction
first sentence of the body paragraphs
1st sentence of the conclusion
last sentence of the conclusion
In an essay, where can we find the 'topic sentences'?
1st sentence of the introduction
last sentence of the introduction
first sentence of the body paragraphs
1st sentence of the conclusion
last sentence of the conclusion
Which of the following is NOT true of the thesis statement?
It summarizes the essay's main argument/claim
It should begin with the phrase "In this essay, I will..."
It is developed, supported, and explained throughout the essay
It should be one sentence
Which of the following is included in the thesis statement? (Choose all that apply.)
The essay's topic or subject
The author's opinion
2-3 Supporting arguments
Counterargument
Which of the following is something you should always do when writing an essay?
Introduce the counterargument in the conclusion
Support the counterargument
Ask the reader questions
Acknowledge and address counterargument(s)
Which of the following will make your reader trust you and your argument? (Choose all that apply.)
Use 2nd person pronouns like "you" so they know you're talking directly to them
Acknowledge and then refute the counterargument so they know you've considered more opinions than your own
Use 1st person plural pronouns like "we" so they feel included
Use words like "obvious" and "clearly" so they know you're confident
Ask the reader questions so they feel included
What is the 'hook' of an essay?
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward
The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently
A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay
What is the 'counterargument' of an essay?
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward
The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently
A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay
What is an anecdote?
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward
The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently
A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay
What is the 'restated thesis statement' of an essay?
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward
The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently
A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay
What is the rhetorical device used to persuade an audience by appealing to the audience's emotions and beliefs?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Repetition
What is the rhetorical device used to persuade an audience by building the speaker or writer's credibility?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Repetition
What is the rhetorical device used to persuade an audience by emphasizing words, phrases, or ideas more than once?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Repetition
What is the rhetorical device used to persuade an audience by using reasoning (facts & statistics)?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Repetition
Which of the following is NOT true for the title of your essay? (Choose all that apply.)
Decide on your title after you've written the essay
The first thing you should plan out is your title
Keep it brief, original, creative, and relevant
Type the title in ALL CAPS and underlined
It is fine to use the name of the assignment as your title
What is the purpose of including background information in the introductory paragraph? (Check all that apply)
Explains why the topic is important
Explains any controversy around the topic
Explains a bit about the author/speaker
Fully explains your arguments
Can address and refute the counterargument
Which of the following is NOT true about MLA?
Stands for Modern Language Association
Style of writing for English and Humanities courses
Requires Times New Roman font, font size 12, and double spaced
All of these options are true
Which of the following transition words signal to the reader that you are about to give an opposite opinion?
Even though
Additionally
However
Moreover
An ESSAY is a (a) piece of writing.
A successful argumentative essay has:
An introduction and a conclusion
An introduction, a main body and a conclusion
An introduction and headings
An argumentative essay always has a TITLE.
Right
Wrong
You can do some initial (a) before you start writing your essay.
Each paragraph in an essay requires a topic sentence, arguments (supporting this sentence) and examples.
YES
NO
The (a) SENTENCE summarises what the paragraph is about.
When you write an essay you need to make sure that the argument you are making is .................... to the reader.
ambiguous
confusing
vague
clear
You should include (a) words and phrases in an essay.
You ........................your opinion in the conclusion.
don't restate
restate
In my opinion, writing an essay is .................................
What is a thesis statement?
It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the essay.
It is a two-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the first and last paragraphs only.
It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, but only gives focus to the conclusion paragraph.
It is the entire opening paragraph of the essay, including the grabber, details and last sentence.
Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?
First sentence of opening paragraph
Last sentence of opening paragraph
First sentence of second body paragraph
Anywhere you find it works
A good thesis statement should be something that another person could disagree with.
True
False
More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.
What does a Body Paragraph consist of?
Topic Sentence, Claim, Context, Evidence, Analysis, Concluding Statement, and Transition
Opening Statement, Introduction of Text, Evidence, and Thesis
Restated thesis, Summary of Argument, and Concluding Statement ("So What?")
What does the Intro paragraph consist of?
Opening Statement
Introduction of Text
Thesis Statment
Evidence
What does a Conlusion consist of?
Topic Sentence, Claim, Context, Evidence, Analysis, Concluding Statement, and Transition
Opening Statement, Introduction of Text, Evidence, and Thesis
Restated thesis, Summary of Argument, and Concluding Statement ("So What?")
The Opening Statement
Generally introduces the broader subject of the essay using clear examples and details.
Identifies the key author(s), title(s), and significant details that connect to the opening statement.
Directly addresses the prompt by concisely stating the overall argument.
