Simple Simon Structure Full Quiz

The Simple Simon Structure (SSS) has ____ steps, to help with writing essays.

• 3

• 4

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• 10

"Dissect the prompt, give them what they want." When given an argumentative writing prompt, what step should you begin with?

• Develop a hook

• Research for or against information.

• Dissect the prompt for clarity.

• Paraphrase your claim.

"Think of the best, maybe use the rest." The best becomes the ______ ________.

• support points

• topic sentences

• opinion statement

• conclusion statement

"Think of the best, maybe use the rest." The rest may become _________ ________.

• support points

• opinion statement

• topic sentences

• conclusion statement

“Topic Tree, comment times three.” What should you include in each paragraph of your pre-write?

• Intro/Topic sentence

• Citation/evidence

• Commentary

• Close it out

• All of the above

“Cite a valid source, comment next, of course.” Which one is the best example of citing a valid source?

• I used my own opinion about the prompt.

• I used information from a classmate's blog, where he gives his opinion about real-world topics.

• I used "Google Scholar" to research my topic and found a source that was cited over 970 times.

• I cited a Youtube video on Covid-19, which was later removed due to a misinformation violation.

“Thesis is the main, place within the vein.” What is the correct way to write your thesis statement?

• I should start my thesis by asking a question.

• I should use language directly from the prompt and reword it to fit my claim.

• I should not use any wording from the original prompt.

• I should use the exact prompt as my thesis.

“Not perfect now, just get it down.” What should you do during the pre-write stage of your essay?

• Nothing. My essay is perfect and ready to turn in.

• Rewrite a separate essay with all new points.

• Use the points I listed as starters for my essay.

• Continue gathering more information to include as many points as I can.

“Review and fix what's wrong, or sing the remorseful song.” What should be done during the review stage?

• Nothing, my essay is perfect and ready to turn in.

• Only correct grammar errors at this stage.

• Make sure that the essay addresses the original prompt and all grammar and spelling errors are corrected.

• Only correct spelling errors at this stage.

“Review and fix what's wrong, or sing the remorseful song.” It is not important to review or make any changes during your first draft since it is not the final draft. True or False?

• True

• False