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WorksheetsATLAS ESSAY REVIEW
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?
A. Hook
B. Background information
C. Claim
D. Evidence
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
A. To persuade the reader
B. To entertain the reader
C. To tell an interesting story
D. To give information about a topic
Which of these transitions would you use at the beginning of the counterargument paragraph?
Although,
Also
Similarly
In conclusion
Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?
A. first paragraph
B. anywhere in the essay
C. last paragraph
D. the first sentence of every paragraph
There are three main parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?
A. Thesis, Lead, Hook
B. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
C. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal
D. Lead, Body, Rebuttal
What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?
Thesis Statement
Hook
Counterargument
Rebuttal
How long should a thesis statement be?
1 - 2 Sentences
1 Sentence only
2 - 4 Sentences
It doesn't matter how long a thesis statement is.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
Anywhere in the essay
Somewhere in the conclusion
At the end of the introductory paragraph
At the beginning of a body paragraph
Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?
the reader will convince you
it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak
it helps your essay be longer
You can show the reader that the other side is also right
Identify which sentence contains the claim in the following paragraph.
1At first, in junior high everything feels difficult. 2However, once students have the time to adjust to the new routine, they begin to look forward to senior high.3Though junior high prepares students for high school, the change from 9th to 10th grade can be a challenge.4High school is more difficult than junior high because there are more people, the teachers are more strict, and the work is much harder.
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
Which paragraph is the only one that should contain cited evidence?
Body Paragraph
Introduction
Conclusion
Thesis
When CITING evidence you must _______________
Credit or name the source
Summarize ideas
Copy exact words
Retell in your own words
Your introduction should have a HOOK that makes the reader interested.
True
False
Is this accurate?
No
Yes
You can always end your essay with "This is the end of my essay."
True
False
You need to give credit to your sources of evidence.
True
False
Do you need a counterclaim?
Yes
No
What is the BEST explanation of "plagiarizing"?
A sauce for pasta
The practice of writing an argumentative essay.
To take someone else's work or ideas and claim they're yours.
To cheat on a test, project, or essay
What is the purpose of the Expository Essay?
to persuade
to entertain
to explain
none of the above
How many paragraphs are in most essays?
1
2
3
4
5
What is the thesis?
Some exciting words to get the reader's attention
The main idea of the essay
The title of the essay
The sis
How many body paragraphs are in most essays?
1
2
3
4
What is not something that should be in a body paragraph?
A topic sentence
Supporting details
A thesis statement
Which of the following is a type of hook that you would use in your essay?
An entire poem
A picture you drew yourself
A quote, fact, or statement.
What should NEVER be in your essay?
Any form of "You"
Topic sentences
Quotes
A conclusion paragraph
An expository essay consists of:
Rising action, climax, falling action
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
Stanzas
None of the above
Which sentence is the most important sentence of the essay?
Topic Sentence
Thesis
Hook
Example
Steps while writing an expository essay.
think of a topic and organize
use an outline and draft the essay
read and surf
revise and edit
The writer's purpose is revealed in the body of an expository essay.
50/50
maybe
absolutely not
very true
What is NOT an example of Expository writing:
Letters
Romance Novel
Police Report
Instructions
What is the 'Hook' of the Essay?
Connects the ideas in the essay
Captures the readers attention
Connects the ideas in the paragraph
What is an anecdote?
Type of hook that tells a short story
Gives statistics and facts
Ask a question ithat must be answered in the essay
The function of a concluding paragraph is:
Final body paragraph of the essay
Calls the reader to action
summarizes everything and highlights the larger significance of the essay
Which is the weakest beginning to a thesis statement?
Experience leads to maturity by...
My essay is about...
Differences lead to opportunities such as...
Friendship can be defined as...
What is the very important rule to remember about writing paragraphs?
Write about as many examples that pop into your mind about the topic without clearly explaining them.
Do not move onto a new paragraph without fully explaining the one you are writing about.
What are paragraphs?
Words.
These include painting a picture, startling fact, exclamation, quote, or anecdote.
types of hooks
conclusion
introduction
body paragraph
Example hook: Each American throws out about 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms) of trash every single day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's latest 2012 figures.
quote hook
question hook
exclamation
startling fact hook
Example hook: Thich Nhat Hanh, a 20th century French-based Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, and author once said, "We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness."
quote hook
question hook
exclamation
startling fact hook
Narrative essay has at least ...
one paragraph
three paragraphs
five paragraphs
What is the first paragraph in an essay?
body
introduction
What is included in the introduction? Check TWO answers.
details about what happened in the story
a hook to grab the reader's attention
description of the setting
what you learned from the experience
What can serve as a hook for a narrative essay? Check TWO answers.
statistics
question
sensory details
surprising fact
The body paragraph includes the following: events in the story and sensory details.
True
False
Conclusion paragraph includes new information in the story.
True
False
Which words connect the ideas in a narrative essay?
transition words
conjunctions
