Writing Essay

When you write an essay, you must remember to ...................

• Use varied vocabulary and write clear sentences

• Use linking words

• Divide the essay into paragraphs

• Use correct punctuation

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to express contrast?

• On the other hand

• In addition

• Furthermore

• However

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to start a conclusion?

• To begin with

• Moreover

• To sum up

• All in all

I was very tired, I decided to stay up and finish my essay.

• Despite

• However

• Even though

• Although

The final project for this unit will be ________________

• an informational essay

• an argumentative essay

• a narrative essay

• a powerpoint

What type of essay would be appropriate for the following prompt? Talk about some ways that you could make your own diet healthier.

• persuasive

• argumentative

• narrative

• informative

an essay that educates your reader on a topic

• narrative

• persausive

• informative

• argumentative

You have been asked to write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about the importance of volunteering in the community. What type of essay should you write?

• Informational Essay

• Narrative Essay

• Opinion Essay

What kind of essay attempts to convince the reader of a claim by means of logic and persuasion?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Expository

• Compare and Contrast

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

• talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects

• inform or explain a subject to the reader

• tell a story

• use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details