Formal Essay Writing

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Plan the Essay
• Proofread the Essay
• Cite Evidence
• Draft the Essay

Begin every body paragraph with  _________________.

• a lead
• an introduction
• a topic sentence
• background information

Which type of paragraph must contain cited evidence?

• Body Paragraph
• Beginning
• Conclusion
• Resolution

When you cite evidence you must _______.

• credit, or name, the source
• summarize ideas
• copy exact words
• retell in your own words

After citing evidence you must _____ and _____.

• review, revise
• quote, paraphrase
• explain, elaborate
• introduce, summarize

Which transition signals a conclusion?

• In addition,
• Similarly,
• For example,
• In short,

Which transition signals an explanation?

• The author states
• This illustrates
• The author states
• In the same way

Which transition signals a contrast (difference)?

• Furthermore
• For instance
• As a result
• However

What do you call the first paragraph in a formal essay?

• Beginning
• Grabber
• Hook
• Introduction

What do you call the last paragraph in a formal essay?

• Resolution
• Conclusion
• Ending
• Finale