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WorksheetsEssay Writing - Term Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which type of essay investigates a topic for a reader?
Expository
Descriptive
Comparison
Analytical
Which type of essay analyzes the similarities and or differences between two subjects?
Expository
Descriptive
Comparison
Persuasive
Your introductory paragraph should begin with your...
hook
thesis statement
topic sentence
context
What part of the essay is the position you attempt to prove?
context
hook
thesis
synthesis
Why is it important to include context?
so your reader understands your topic
so your reader believes you're smart
so your reader understands why you picked each piece of evidence
to make your reader laugh
Reorder the following parts of a body paragraph
Topic Sentence
Supporting Evidence
Analysis
Transition
Match the following hooks
engaging question
What is the point of going to school?
common misconception
As a student, your GPA defines you.
calling the reader out
You have not been taught how to effectively take notes.
relatable statement
We all know how it feels to be stuck in a classroom for 6 hours a day just to come back tomorrow.
relevant quote
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school."
Select all that an anecdote does
puts the reader into the scene
provides a humorous human existence
uses humor or visual details
makes a reader more comfortable with the topic
What does an anecdote do?
all of the above
makes them more at ease with the topic
provides a humorous human experience
puts them into the scene
Select all that you SHOULD do in your conclusion
provide the reader an overview of the main ideas you discussed
highlight the progression of your thought process
offer solutions/next steps or present new questions that your paper generated
show the significance of your synthesis of the information
Select all you should NOT do in your conclusion
introduce a new idea
Add extra information from your body paragraphs
Use “In conclusion/summary/closing”
Copy and paste your thesis from your introduction
Match the sample thesis statement to the type of essay
An education consists of many moving parts that can enhance student social skills, critical thinking skills, and their general wealth of knowledge.
analytical
The purpose of an education is to allow students a safe and supportive environment in which they may grow and learn.
expository
While school is necessary for a well rounded education, students learn better in hands-on, immersive experiences.
argumentative
Match the following sample thesis statements with the type of essay
An education consists of many moving parts that can enhance student social skills, critical thinking skills, and their general wealth of knowledge.
analytical essay
The purpose of an education is to allow students a safe and supportive environment in which they may grow and learn.
expository essay
While school is necessary for a well rounded education, students learn better in hands-on, immersive experiences.
argumentative essay
What SHOULD you do in your conclusion?
provide the reader an overview of the main ideas you discussed
highlight the progression of your thought process
offer solutions/next steps or present new questions that your paper generated
show the significance of your synthesis of the information
Select all that you should NOT do in your conclusion?
introduce a new idea
use “In conclusion/summary/closing”
add information that builds on what you said in your body paragraphs
copy and paste your thesis statement
Match the following definitions with the terms
counterclaim/counter argument
addresses potential objections to the claim
warrant
the underlying connection between the claim and evidence, or why the evidence supports the claim
claim
the point the author attempts to prove
evidence
support or rationale for the claim
delineate
to portray in words, describe or outline with precision
