10Bii Writing in Depth Independent Practice

What should a "hook" in an essay NOT do?

• Grab attention

• Provide a surprising fact

• Conclude the essay

• Ask a question

Which part of the essay introduction provides the main argument?

• Hook

• Background

• Thesis

• Conclusion

What does the "background" section NOT include?

• Context for the topic

• Main argument

• Supporting details

• Tone setting

What is the role of commentary in a body paragraph?

• To explain how evidence supports your claim

• To introduce new evidence

• To restate the topic sentence

• To list unrelated facts

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What questions should commentary answer in a body paragraph?

• "What is the evidence?" and "Where is it from?"

• "So what?" and "Why does this matter?"

• "Who wrote this?" and "When was it written?"

• "How long is the paragraph?" and "What is the topic?"

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is using transition words important in a body paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce evidence smoothly

• To make the paragraph longer

• To avoid using evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What should the topic sentence in the second body paragraph be?

• The same as the first body paragraph

• Different from the first body paragraph

• A summary of the entire essay

• A question for the reader

Why is it important to connect text evidence to your thesis?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure the evidence supports your argument

• To confuse the reader

• To add more paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What type of question can be included in a strong conclusion?

• Rhetorical question

• Thought-provoking question

• Yes or no question

• Multiple-choice question

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to end a conclusion?

• Call to action

• Thought-provoking question

• Connection to broader significance

• Introducing new arguments