WorksheetsInfo Writing Terms Quick Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does an introductory paragraph contain? Check any answer that applies.
hook/lead to get the reader's attention
2-3 sentences
thesis statement
Lots of text evidence
How do good writers begin their essays?
Hello! The essay you are reading is about _______.
With a transitional phrase.
By briefly trying to hook the reader by writing an interesting lead to get their attention.
Using a quote that has little to do with the topic.
Many strong writers will combine strategies to try to hook the reader.
true
false
What is a thesis statement?
A fancy way to say that you need to get the reader's attention at the beginning of your writing.
When you leave the reader in suspense at the end of a chapter.
The life lesson of your essay.
A one sentence summary of the essay, found at the end of the introductory paragraph.
Which of the following is likely Braxton's thesis statement about his essay on house plants?
House plants are found in the house.
The best houseplants to help purify the air in a room are English Ivy, snake plant, and aloe vera.
Some houseplants help to purify the air.
English Ivy is a good houseplant.
If Braxton wanted to find a quote as his hook/lead strategy, which one would be the most effective for his essay about the best houseplants to purify the air?
"Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and the soul."
"Plants are cool."
“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
Jen is typing an essay about video games and wants to discuss a specific game. How should she format the following game title?
Call of Duty
Call of Duty
Call Of Duty
"Call of Duty"
Which transition phrase(s) would be appropriate if a writer was introducing a second piece evidence within a paragraph?
(You may select more than one response.)
The article also states . . .
Additionally,
or
In addition,
In summary,
These facts show . . .
In an informational piece of writing, the role of quotations marks is to show ___.
dialogue or characters talking
words that were borrowed directly from a source or article
a transition from one topic to another
nothing specific; they just make the sentence longer
Evidence should come from . . .
reliable experts or sources that can be trusted because they're credible
a friend or someone who seems to know a lot about the topic
anywhere on the internet
my opinions
Evidence should be cited (when you give credit to someone for their work) or you may be guilty of plagiarism, which means . . . .
citing a source.
using someone else's words, but giving them credit for their work.
using someone else's words, but trying to pass it off as your work
using evidence from an expert
Which of the following is an example of a CLAIM or topic sentence?
Peer pressure can hurt students' performance in school.
Additionally, the study found that fourth grade students who were teased for working hard in school performed worse on a test than students who were not teased.
For example, one report by the Heritage Organization found that approximately one in four elementary school students felt they were teased for doing well in school.
These statistics show how negative influence from peers can harm academic progress.
Which of the following is an example of EVIDENCE?
(If there is more than one option, select both.)
Peer pressure can hurt students' performance in school.
Additionally, the study found that fourth grade students who were teased for working hard in school performed worse on a test than students who were not teased.
For example, one report by the Heritage Organization found that approximately one in four elementary school students felt they were teased for doing well in school.
These statistics show how negative influence from peers can harm academic progress.
Which of the following is an example of EXPLANATION?
(If there is more than one option, select both.)
Peer pressure can hurt students' performance in school.
Additionally, the study found that fourth grade students who were teased for working hard in school performed worse on a test than students who were not teased.
For example, one report by the Heritage Organization found that approximately one in four elementary school students felt they were teased for doing well in school.
These statistics show how negative influence from peers can harm academic progress.
What is a transitional phrase?
A clue to the reader that the writer is about to change topics
A way to avoid plagiarism
Citations for evidence
A conclusion to an essay
