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WorksheetsEssay Writing
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins
An essay presents ....
a free flow of ideas in no specific order
an expression of emotions
your thoughts with organization and pre-planning
writing without specific structure
An essay...
always has the same length
never has more than four paragraphs
consists of one or multiple paragraphs
always has five paragraphs
The order of paragraphs in an essay is...
introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion
thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)
An interesting thought, fact, or question at the beginning to catch your reader's interest is called
thesis
topic sentence
claim
hook
The main idea of your essay is called
hook
thesis
topic sentence
conclusion
Another name for thesis is...
main point
argument
claim
all of the above
What are the first 2 steps in writing an essay? (select 2 answers)
Close Reading for evidence
Proofreading the passages
Citing Evidence in your paragraphs
Writing a rough draft
Unpacking the prompt and establishing a purpose for reading
In an informational/expository essay, what is the purpose of the 3 body paragraphs:
Making 3 bold claims
Asking 3 major questions
Explaining 3 main ideas
True or false: An informational essay requires a thesis.
True
False
Reason
Evidence
Opposing Argument
Rebuttal
Claims are used to support the overall idea /theme called :
a motion
a topic
an idea
a thesis
What information doe BODY PARAGRAPHS give?
They sum up the essay
They introduce the topic
They provide the details and information of the essay
They are one sentence long
Why use a graphic organizer while creating an essay?
To organize the things you DON'T want to talk about in the essay
To put information so you don't have to type and essay
To organize the information that will help you write a great essay
Because graphic organizers are pretty
What are the three main parts of an essay?
Thesis, body, paragraph
Introduction, body, conclusion
Introduction, thesis, conclusion
Conclusion, paragraph, sentence
1
Linda was so bore, so she decided to go out to the night market.
Linda was so bored, so she decides to go out to the night market.
Linda was so bored, so she decided to go out to the night market.
Linda was so bored, so she deciding to go out to the night market.
What is descriptive language and why is it important?
Descriptive language is not needed to talk to people.
Descriptive language only talks about facts.
Descriptive language helps us use words that create images and feelings. It makes reading fun and interesting.
Descriptive language is just about using big words.
What is a good way to start a story?
Begin with what happens at the end.
Start with a long introduction.
Start with something exciting or fun.
Use a quote that doesn't fit the story.
How can you make your sentences sound good together?
Don't use punctuation
Write one long sentence
Use only difficult words
Use connecting words and link ideas.
What should you not do when finishing your writing?
Bring up new ideas
Repeat the main point
Go over the important parts
Ask the reader to do something
How can you make your main ideas more fun for the reader?
Only use numbers and facts.
Don't share personal stories.
Use stories, colorful pictures, and feelings.
Use hard words and tricky terms.
What are some examples of describing words in writing?
The cat sat on the mat quietly.
The tree was tall.
Some examples are: "The sun went down like a shiny gold coin," "The smell of fresh bread filled the air," and "Her laugh was like music in the wind."
The car went down the street.
How does making a plan help you write your story?
Only good for stories.
Helps you put your ideas in order.
Means you don't need a main idea.
Makes your story longer and harder to read.
What is a topic sentence and why is it important?
A topic sentence is a question that engages the reader.
A topic sentence indicates what the paragraph is about, aiding understanding.
A topic sentence summarizes the text, which helps with comprehension.
A topic sentence quotes a famous person, enhancing credibility.
How can you make your sentences easier to understand?
Use big words.
Always use long sentences.
Make sentences longer.
Make sentences shorter and use simple words.
How can you make your ending special?
You can make it special by summarizing the main points, using a quote, asking people to do something, sharing a personal story, or posing a fun question.
Just talking about numbers
Not considering the audience
Using complex words
How can you strengthen your main ideas in writing?
Discuss unrelated topics.
Use only emotions to explain your ideas.
Provide examples, facts, numbers, quotes, and stories to support your main ideas.
State your opinion without evidence.
To make them more palatable, most were covered with a hard candy shell.
From "Candy Conquered America"
True or False: A hook should state your thesis statement.
True
False
True or False: The thesis statement includes an opinion and reasons.
True
False
The first sentence of a body paragraph is a(n) __________ sentence.
topic
concluding
evidence
interesting
Why do we write a hook?
to get people to read our essay
because Ms. Borland said so
to confuse people
Which are parts of the intro paragraph of an essay?
hook
restate the prompt as a question
opinion statement
3 reasons in 1 sentence
What goes in the body of your essay?
lots of stuff
Notes about what a great guy Tyler and Jaylen are
reasons , facts and examples
Which are parts of EACH body paragraph
reason, source, details facts and examples
hook, restate the prompt
conclusion sentence
talking about what a fabulous teacher Ms. B is
What is the last paragraph of your essay called?
intro
conclusion
body
What should go in your conclusion?
restate your opinion, repeat 3 reasons, end technique
review, repeat, restate, other words that start with R
I hope you liked my essay
What is the part of your essay that has 3 paragraphs called?
the hook
the intro
the body
the conclusion
Which 2 paragraphs are VERY similar?
the intro and the body
the body and the conclusion
the intro and the conclusion
What is the formula for ALL 3 BODY paragraphs?
hook, prompt, reasons
hi, how are. you, nice to see you
reason, source, details, facts examples, conclusion
Jeremiah, Chloe, Janessa, Terrence
Select the answer that does NOT belong.
A good way to "hook" your reader in your introduction paragraph is to:
Use a famous quote or interesting fact that relates to the topic.
Be predictable and boring.
Provide background knowledge on the topic with information your may know or a quick personal story.
Use figurative language to have the reader "picture" what you're about to discuss.
Your introduction paragraph should have the following:
A hook and a supporting detail.
A hook only.
A thesis statement only.
A hook, a supporting detail, and your thesis statement.
True or False: A proper introduction paragraph includes many examples and details so that it is very long.
True
False
Select the best answer.
A quality BODY paragraph should the following:
Transition phrase and evidence.
Evidence and elaboration
Transition phrase, a reason/detail, evidence, and elaboration.
Elaboration
True or False: The best body paragraphs have at least TWO pieces of evidence and elaboration per paragraph.
True
False
True or False: You should indent the start of each paragraph in your essay.
True
False
Select the best answer to fill in the blank.
Elaboration is a fancy way of saying ____________.
explain a bit more what you mean.
share more details on the evidence you provided.
discuss why this evidence is relevant to what you are trying to prove.
All of the above are correct.
