Writing SOL Review 4

If your prompt has a quote in it, you should use it as your HOOK or ATTENTION GRABBER.

• True

• False

If your prompt asks you about a career or a job, you should use a SPECIFIC business.

• True
• False

What should the LAST sentence of your introduction be?

• Thesis
• Attention Grabber
• Topic Sentence
• Concluding Sentence

What do you call the FIRST sentence of your body paragraphs?

• Thesis
• Topic Sentence
• Attention Grabber
• Counter-argument

What should you do FIRST on the essay portion of the SOL?

• Brainstorm

• Fill in a pre-write or #TBT

• Read the prompt and highlight the topic

• Write the conclusion

What type of writing should be used while writing the essay for the SOL?

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which of the following words does NOT use formal tone?

• stuff
• because
• determine
• believe

Tags

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

The best way to explain your point is - 

• To write a really long essay
• To find great sources
• To use specific examples and lots of details
• To write bullet points about your opinion

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

How should you introduce your examples?

• They don't need an introduction

• For example, / For instance, / Specifically,

• Use bullet points

• Use numbers

What is the purpose of transition words like first, another example, in other words, on the other hand, etc.?

• Support your evidence
• Guide the audiene through the reading
• help add depth
• Support your thesis

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2C