Essay Writing Process

What is the first step of the writing process?

• Editing
• Revising
• Publishing
• Pre-writing/brainstorming

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many paragraphs should I have in my essay?

• 3
• 5
• 1
• 10

Which of the following is an example of a transition word?

• Next
• Happy
• Funny
• Colorful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the sentence that gives our purpose of the essay called?

• Transition
• Main detail
• Thesis statement
• Parts of speech

How many sentences should I have in each paragraph?

• 5
• 2
• 18
• 3

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following would be a good thesis statement for the following prompt:
Some people believe owning a pet is important, while others do not. Using specific details and examples to support your position, argue for or against owning a pet.

• Owning a pet is important. 
• Owning a pet is important because it teaches responsibility, provide companionship, and they are loyal to their owners. 
• Owning a pet is something I agree with because animals are cool. 
• I don't like pets because they are stinky.

In the editing stage of the writing process, I should-

• Check for mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Change my topic.
• Type my essay.
• Make a web.

Each paragraph should have a _______ idea and _________ details. 

• main
  supporting
• thesis
  topic
• introduction
  transition
• supporting
  many

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When I type my essay, it should be-

• single spaced, size 11 calibri font
• double spaced, size 12 times new roman font
• The spacing is not important, but the font should be size 12 times new roman
• colorful and full of pretty fonts

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Each paragraph should be-

• long
• short
• off topic
• indented

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2