Steps In Essay Writing

Prewriting includes all of the following EXCEPT which?

• Brainstorming

• Thought Webs

• Introductory Paragraph

• Free Writing

True/False: When brainstorming, it's important that you only write down the good/best ideas.

• True

• False

When brainstorming, how much time should you set aside for this step?

• About 5-10 minutes

• 30-60 minutes

• As much time as needed!

• No more than 1 minute

One of the main things you should begin to establish in the "Outlining" process is a working _______.

• idea

• thesis statement

• concluding statement

• body paragraph

True/False: Prewriting and outline are part of the writing process.

• True

• False

During the planning/prewriting stage, you should outline best ______ categories that have solid ideas.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

True/False: One great way to begin the writing of your first draft is to start with the conclusion.

• True

• False

Which of these items is NOT included in the introduction part of the essay?

• A "hook" to capture interest

• details for each supporting point

• a brief overview of the essay

• necessary background information

Which of these belong to the body section of an essay?

• gives the main idea of the essay

• contains three or more paragraphs

• sums up the ideas presented in the essay

• contains descriptions, details and specific examples

Which of the following belongs in the concluding section of an essay (select all that apply)?

• restate thesis

• end with a clincher

• summarizes what has been learned

• gives necessary background information