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WorksheetsPart 2: Explanatory Writing Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is a good example of a focus question transitioned to a thesis statement?
What COVID vaccines are available to fight against the virus, and are there pros and cons to any of them? = There are three COVID19 Vaccines that fight against the virus, Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson. Each of these has pros and cons.
Are there any vaccines that fight against COVID19 and what are there pros and cons? = I am going to cover the different vaccines that fight against the coronavirus.
Which elements are included in an introduction paragraph?
New Information
Background Information
Attention Getter
Thesis Statement
Reworded Thesis Statement
A body paragraph should include:
topic sentence
supporting evidence
quotes and paraphrases
transition sentence
all of the above
Check the box(es) with correct quoting and/or paraphrasing.
"Harry woke up early the next morning." (Rowling, 1997)
Harry woke up early the next morning. (Rowling 1997)
And that next morning, Harry had woken up early. (Rowling, 1997)
Harry awoke early the next morning. (1997)
A good conclusion paragraph should include:
A new fact
A summary of what was talked about in the essay
A reworded thesis
A powerful statement
A "wrapping-up" statement.
The introduction paragraph should have a minimum of how many sentences?
2
3
4
5
My paper should have at least _____ transition words.
3
4
5
6
Each body paragraph should have at least ___ pieces of evidence.
1
2
3
0
I am allowed to use evidence from the passage in my introduction paragraph.
True
False
I can use evidence in my conclusion paragraph.
True
False
Restating my thesis statement in the conclusion paragraph means rewriting it word for word.
Yes.
No.
Sometimes.
In the example below, two students used the same piece of evidence in their essays about Junot Diaz's short story, The Terror.
Which student provides more context?
In the text it states, “I forced myself to turn toward them, and it felt as if the whole world was turning with me.”
At the end of the story, when the narrator sees the brothers, he explains, “I forced myself to turn toward them, and it felt as if the whole world was turning with me.”
Why is a strong introduction important in an essay?
To grab the reader's attention and set the tone for the essay.
To conclude the essay.
To provide background information for the essay.
To summarize the main points of the essay.
Bre has used a weak transitional phrase at the beginning of sentence 2. Select the phrase that BEST replaces In addition to this in the sentence.
_____ , the latest Star Wars movie had a 300 million dollar budget!
For instance
However
Instead
Otherwise
What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 5?
Otherwise
Futhermore
In fact
Although
What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 8?
Instead
Specifically
Unfortunately
Therefore
What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 2?
Otherwise
Instead
However
For example
Harry has used a weak transitional phrase at the beginning of sentence 3. Select the phrase that BEST replaces Although in the sentence.
_____ , students who learn a language for 4 years tend to increase their score by 100 points!
However
Instead
For example
In spite of that
What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 5?
As a result
Consequently
Finally
Whereas
What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 3?
Therefore
Whereas
For instance
Yet
Gia has used a weak transitional phrase at the beginning of sentence 4. Select the phrase that BEST replaces And in the sentence.
_____ , further out of town, visitors can find Sea World where all types of marine life can be observed.
Likewise
Instead
For example
Consequently
Donovan has used a weak transitional phrase in the middle of sentence 8. Select the phrase that BEST replaces but to conclude in the sentence.
Shopping and eating at La Cantera and the Rim provides an entertaining and modern experience _____ visiting the Alamo and Missions will give tourists a glimpse into San Antonio’s rich and vibrant history.
whereas
and as a result
furthermore
additionally
How much time do you get to complete the entire writescore?
A class period and a half.
Two class periods.
Three class periods.
One class period.
I am allowed to open other tabs, use headphones, or be on my phone DURING the writescore class periods.
Never. I will receive a zero test grade.
Sure, why not.
Yes
My paper, once I finish, should have an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
True
False
Once I finish my essay, I should have pulled evidence from BOTH articles.
True
False
