Essay Vocabulary
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is commentary in essay writing?
Back
Commentary is the writer's opinion or comment about the concrete detail/evidence. It provides analysis, feelings, reflection, or interpretation.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the first paragraph of an essay typically include?
Back
The first paragraph of an essay typically includes a thesis statement.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the final paragraph of an essay called?
Back
The final paragraph of an essay is called the Conclusion Paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does the prewriting portion of essay writing occur in the process?
Back
The prewriting portion of essay writing occurs at the beginning of the process.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the finished version of the essay that the teacher will grade called?
Back
The finished version of the essay that the teacher will grade is called the final draft.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a thesis statement?
Back
A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?
Back
The purpose of the introduction in an essay is to introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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