WorksheetsEssay writing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which sources should your Works Cited include?
any of the sources you used in the paper and only those sources
all of the sources you looked at during the research process
sources readers might consult for additional information but are not used in the paper
only the sources you used but didn't cite in the body of the paper
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)
The main idea of your essay is called
hook
thesis
topic sentence
conclusion
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.
A good thesis statement should be something that another person could disagree with.
True
False
Each paragraph must have a
sentence
reason
conclusion
topic sentence
Which transition shows contrast?
in addition
however
furthermore
for example
Which transition shows examples to follow?
however
in addition
furthermore
for example
Which transition shows cause?
In addition
Furthermore
As a result
On the other hand
A perfect essay can be written on the first try.
True
False
When you use a direct quote always
Use inverted commas
Explain the importance of the quote
Cite it
...Actually always avoid quotes.
The main ideas of your body paragraphs should match up to the main ideas in your thesis statement.
True
False
