TCAP Writing Review

In our topic sentence, we must also clearly state our ___________.

• story

• opinion

• name

At the end of an opinion writing piece a good writer will...

• Reread it, but make no corrections. 

• Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. 

• Turn it in. 

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good introduction paragraph?

• It grabs the reader's attention.

• It includes a thesis statement.

• It presents the main points of the essay.

• It provides a detailed description of a minor point.

What should a conclusion paragraph primarily include?

• A new argument not discussed in the essay

• A detailed description of the first body paragraph

• A restatement of the thesis, a summary of the main points, a final thought

• A list of all the sources used in the essay

What sentence let's the reader know what you are writing about?

• detail

• sub-topic sentence(s)

• the hook

• thesis

What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement

• Purple Elephant

• Conclusion

Begin every body paragraph with...

• An introduction

• Background information

• A memory.

• A topic sentence. 

An opinion essay is written to convince the reader...

• My opinion doesn't matter that much. 

• My opinion is just like others. 

• My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. 

When writing an opinion piece a writer should...

• download an opinion he or she liked. 

• look for evidence to support your opinion.

• Make sure the writing piece is long.

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To state the main argument or point

• To provide background information

• To conclude the essay