WorksheetsEssays & the Writing Process
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 47mins
Writers change what their writing looks like during this step of the writing process.
drafting
editing
prewriting
publishing
I would be sure I indented each paragraph during this step of the writing process.
editing
revising
publishing
drafting
I will use a computer or my neatest best penmanship during this stage of the writing process.
prewriting
final copy
editing
revising
Your purpose and your ______ will determine how you present your writing.
audience
handwriting
spelling
visuals
Proofreading symbols make ________ easier.
editing
publishing
revising
drafting
At what point during the writing process do you turn your notes into sentences and paragraphs?
editing
publishing
revising
drafting
When do you check for grammatical errors?
drafting
prewriting
editing
publishing
When do you make changes and improvements in your draft?
editing
publishing
drafting
prewriting
The Writing Process is composed of 5 steps
True
False
What tool/practice did I mention would help you find your idea?
Brainstorming/graphic organizer
youtube
yahoo
What is the purpose of a "hook"?
To catch fish in the ocean of knowledge
to catch the readers attention
just for hoots
to make your English teacher happy
What is persuasive?
convincing
ignoring
hating
loving
Which paragraph is your lead in?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
All of the above
What must you remember to do in the conclusion?
Write a hook
Write a specific example
Restate the thesis
End the paper
What is an essay?
Piece of writing about fantasy and magic
A short piece of writing on a particular subject. It has a thesis, body and conclusion
A story about what we find interesting
An argument that we are trying to prove
Do I need a title for my essay?
Yes
No
Maybe
Not necessary
What can you write about in an essay?
Write about your dog
Write about your position on something
Write about an argument
Write about almost anything where you can give examples
All of the above
How do you end an essay?
Say that your are done
Include some evidence to prove your thesis
Provide a concluding paragraph
Provide examples to support your ideas
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
to draw the reader into the essay
to move to a new idea
to wrap up the essay
to show what the essay will be about
What is an example of a descriptive essay?
A travel article on Thailand
A novel
A story on puppies
An article on how war is wrong
Into how many parts is an essay divided?
3
4
5
1
Which are the parts of an essay?
Beginning, middle & end
Introduction, Middle & End
Introductory, concluding & middle paragraph
Introductory, body & concluding paragraph
With what food do we associate essays with?
a cookie
a hamburger
chocolate milk
a pizza
If your essay does not make sense to you, what should you do?
Ask the teacher for help during a test
Rewrite the entire essay over
Leave it, its perfect the way it is and people will understand
Fix mistakes, reread again until it makes sense
The paragraph in an essay which may restate the thesis statement, give an opinion, predict the future, offer suggestions, and connect the previous paragraphs in a coherent way.
Introduction
Conclusion
The paragraph in an essay which guides the reader on what the essay is going to be written about and how it will be organized
Introduction
Conclusion
What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?
To summarize the main points
To provide background information
To conclude the essay
To state the thesis and grab the reader's attention
What is the final step in the writing process?
Revising
Editing
Drafting
Publishing
Why is it important to cite sources in an essay?
To show off your research skills
To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original authors
To make the essay longer
To confuse the readers
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To introduce the topic
To summarize the main points
To confuse the readers
To make the essay longer
What is the role of the introductory paragraph in an essay?
To provide examples
To restate the thesis
To guide the reader on the topic and organization
To make the essay more interesting
When should you start the editing process in essay writing?
After drafting
Before prewriting
During publishing
At the beginning of revising
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To summarize the entire essay
To introduce the main idea of the essay
To conclude the essay
To provide examples in the essay
When should you consider adding transitions in your essay?
During drafting
After publishing
Before prewriting
At the beginning of revising
What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay?
To introduce the main idea
To provide supporting details
To summarize the essay
To start a new topic
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To introduce the main idea of the essay
To summarize the entire essay
To provide examples in the essay
To end the essay and leave the reader with a final thought
What is the importance of using transitions in an essay?
To confuse the readers
To make the essay longer
To help the reader follow the flow of ideas and connect different parts of the essay
To show off your vocabulary skills
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To provide examples in the paragraph
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
To conclude the paragraph
To confuse the readers
What is your teacher's name?
(a)
