Paragraph and Essay Writing Practice 1

The sentence that states your purpose for an ENTIRE essay is:

• Topic Sentence

• Commentary Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Compound Sentence

Where does the Thesis Statement belong in an essay?

• end of Introduction Paragraph

• first sentence of essay

• beginning of 1st Body Paragraph

• in Conclusion Paragraph

What is the term for the evidence that you use to support your answer/topic sentence?

• commentary

• concrete details

• topic sentence

• quotes

What must you ALWAYS do for a quote in your writing? (check all that apply)

• cite it

• change the wording

• blend it

• put quotation marks

What do you call the sentences where you analyze/explain?

• conclusion

• analysis sentence

• commentary

• concrete detail

What color do you highlight TOPIC SENTENCES?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Pink

What color do you highlight Commentary Sentences?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Pink

What color do you highlight Concrete Detail Sentences?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Pink

What color do you highlight Closing Sentences?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Pink

The thesis statement should include your opinion.

• TRUE

• FALSE