Essay Writing Flashcard

Front

Introductions should comprise 5-10% of an essay.

Back

TRUE

Front

A conclusion should introduce new material to seal an argument.

Back

FALSE

Front

Each paragraph should have a topic sentence.

Back

TRUE

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

While writing, ask: Is this info relevant?

Back

TRUE

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Evidence is helpful, but not essential to any essay.

Back

FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

Asking someone to read my essay to check understanding is cheating.

Back

FALSE

Front

Writing in the first person is important: I think that..., I will now talk about..., I hope that..., It seems to me..., I have now come to the conclusion that....

Back

FALSE

Front

Consider your reader at all writing stages.

Back

TRUE

Front

Introduction can engage readers.

Back

TRUE

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

You must always write your introduction first and stick closely to it.

Back

FALSE