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WorksheetsWriting Organization
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Your thesis should typically go...
First sentence of first paragraph
First sentence of last paragraph
Last sentence of first paragraph
Last sentence of last paragraph
In 5 paragraph format, your thesis should have...
1 main point that paragraphs will focus on
2 main points that paragraphs will focus on
3 main points that paragraphs will focus on
5 main points that paragraphs will focus on
Your thesis is...
1 main opinion on a topic
The most interesting fact on a topic
3 facts on one topic
3 opinions on one topic
Each paragraph you write should...
Correspond to a point in your thesis
Start with a sentence that outlines the main idea of the paragraph
End with a sentence that connects to your main argument
All of the above
What's wrong with this thesis: "People should jog for physical health benefits, mental health benefits, and social benefits."
Doesn't have 3 separate ideas
Isn't an opinion
"Social benefits" are not provable
Nothing is wrong with it
What's wrong with this thesis: "In this essay, I will explain the economic, financial, and monetary impact of World War II."
All 3 points are too similar
All 3 points are facts and not opinions
All 3 points are false
Nothing is wrong
What occurs in your conclusion paragraph? (2 correct answers)
You rewrite the thesis.
You summarize each point of the thesis and it's evidence.
You end with a sentence explaining the relevance of your thesis.
You summarize the whole paper.
What should your intro begin with?
Introduction of yourself and the class you're taking.
Set the scene of the essay.
Explain why you're qualified to talk about the topic.
An interesting "hook" statement.
What is a topic sentence?
A one sentence intro at the beginning of each paragraph
A sentence in your intro paragraph explaining the topic
Your "call to action" in the conclusion
Any evidence statements in the thesis
When quoting someone, you should...
Drop the quote at any time
Lead into the quote in one sentence and explain its relevance
Never directly quote someone. That is plagiarism.
Never explain a quote after using it.
