Essay Writing Knowledge Check!

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To provide background information on the topic

• To restate the thesis statement

• To introduce the body paragraphs

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

• To introduce new ideas

• To provide evidence and examples

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To restate the thesis statement

What is a thesis sentence in an essay?

• A sentence that introduces the main topic of the essay

• A sentence that summarizes the main points of the essay

• A sentence that supports the thesis statement

• A sentence that states the main idea or opinion of the essay

What is the purpose of topic sentences in body paragraphs?

• To introduce a new topic in the essay

• To provide evidence and examples

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To focus the paragraph and support the thesis

What does CER stand for in essay writing?

• Concise, Engaged, Relevant

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Cookies, Edamame, Ramen

• Communicate, Elaborate, Rationalize

What does AXES stand for in essay writing?

• Assertion, Example, Explanation, Significance

• Analysis, Example, Explanation, Summary

• Assertion, Example, Explanation, Summary

• Analysis, Example, Explanation, Significance

What is the purpose of evidence in an essay?

• To introduce a new topic in the essay

• To provide support and examples for the thesis

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To transition between paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the purpose of an attention getter in an introduction?

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To provide background information on the topic

• To catch the reader's interest and introduce the topic

• To restate the thesis statement