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WorksheetsUnderstanding Essay Writing Components: SCReady
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 21mins
What does TDW stand for?
Text Dependent Writer
Text Dependent Wall
Text Dependent Writing
Text Development Writing
What type of essay will you be writing for SCReady?
Informative
Argumentative /Persuasive
Descriptive
Narrative
How many paragraphs will you need to write?
1
3
2
5
What is the first paragraph of the essay?
Introductory Paragraph
Closing Paragraph
Body Paragraph
Counterargument Paragraph
What makes up an introductory paragraph? Select all that apply.
Background Information
Thesis Statement
Hook
Evidence
In a thesis statement, the answer to the question being asked is your....
claim
sub-claim
In a thesis statement, the reasons why you believe what you do are called your...
claim
sub-claim
How many sub-claims should you have in your thesis statement?
1
4
2
3
What is the paragraph that following the introductory paragraph?
Body Paragraph 2
Counterargument
Closing Paragraph
Body Paragraph 1
What is the paragraph that follows the first body paragraph?
Body Paragraph 2
Counterargument
Closing Paragraph
Body Paragraph 1
What is the paragraph that follows the second body paragraph?
Body Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph 3 (Counterargument)
Closing Paragraph
Body Paragraph 1
What is the paragraph that follows the counterargument paragraph?
Body Paragraph 2
Counterargument
Closing Paragraph
Body Paragraph 1
The topic of your first body paragraph is the same as your...
Claim
first sub-claim
second-sub-claim
Closing sentence
The topic of your second body paragraph is the same as your...
Claim
first sub-claim
second-sub-claim
Closing sentence
The topic of your third body paragraph (counterargument) is the same as your...
third sub-claim
first sub-claim
second-sub-claim
Closing sentence
What is a good transition word/phrase to use for your first body paragraph?
In conclusion
Lastly
Also
To begin
What is a good transition word/phrase for your second body paragraph?
In conclusion
Lastly
Additionally
Secondly
What is a good transition word/phrase for your counterargument paragraph?
In conclusion
Overall
Additionally
Secondly
What is a good transition word/phrase for your closing paragraph?
In conclusion
Overall
Also
Secondly
What writing strategy is used for body paragraphs one and two?
RACES
ACE
ACES
COCRCES
What writing strategy is used for body paragraph three?
RACES
ACE
Counterargument
COCRCES
What is the first thing you need to do in a counterargument paragraph?
Identify what the opposing side believed
Identify your claim and sub-claims
Identify evidence the opposing side would used
Rebuttal
What is the second thing you need to do in a counterargument paragraph?
Identify what the opposing side believed
Identify your claim and sub-claims
Identify evidence the opposing side would used
Rebuttal
What is the third thing you need to do in a counterargument paragraph?
Identify what the opposing side believed
Identify your claim and sub-claims
Identify evidence the opposing side would used
Rebuttal
What is the fourth thing you need to do in a counterargument paragraph?
Identify what the opposing side believed
Identify your claim and sub-claims
Identify evidence the opposing side would used
Rebuttal
What is the rebuttal?
After the rebuttal, your need to...
Explain
cite evidence to further support your beliefs
Summarize your paragraph
In a counterargument paragraph, after citing evidence to further support your side you need to...
Further explain why your side is stronger
summary sentence
Rebuttal
identify opposing side beliefs
In a counterargument paragraph, the very last sentence should be...
Further explain why your side is stronger
summary sentence
Rebuttal
identify opposing side beliefs
What elements make up a closing paragraph? Select all that apply.
Restating the thesis statement
Hook
Leave the reader with a thought
One sentence summary for each body paragraph
You can write in first and second person
True
False
Writing out an outline on the SCReady test is optional.
True
False
What is a sentence starter that you can use for the rebuttal?
However, some people believe...
While this may be true...
Some people may argue...
However...
What is a hook?
A sentence at the end of the closing paragraph that makes the readers want to know even more about the topic.
A sentence at the beginning of the first body paragraph that explains what the paragraph is about.
A sentence or two at the beginning of an essay that grabs the reader's attention and encourages them to keep reading.
A sentence or two at the end of the introductory paragraph that makes the reader want to know more
What is the purpose of background information in an introductory paragraph?
Provides the reader with context to understand the topic of the essay
Provides readers with evidence to support their ideas
Provides readers with random information that does not relate to the topic
Background information is not apart of an essay.
Background information should include....
General Information
Contextual information
Purpose Sentence
The writers opinion
Put the following steps to writing a thesis statement int he correct order.
Restate the question as a statement
Answer the question
identify three sub-claims
Sentence starter for step two of a counterargument paragraph, where you identify the opposing side's beliefs. Select all that apply.
Some people believe...
People argue...
While this may be true...
The text states...
