Writing Challenge

How can a thesis statement be revised or improved?

• By making it more specific, clear, and arguable.

• By making it vague and unclear

• By making it longer and more complex

• By adding irrelevant information

What is the role of a thesis statement in the introduction of an essay?

• It lists the sources used in the essay

• It introduces the main idea or argument of the essay and provides a roadmap for the reader to follow.

• It summarizes the conclusion of the essay

• It provides background information about the topic

Can a thesis statement change as you write your essay?

• Only if the teacher approves the change

• It can change, but only after the essay is finished

• Yes

• No, it always stays the same

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence for the main idea

• To summarize the entire essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• I went to the store.

• Because I went to the store, I bought some milk.

• Going to the store, I bought some milk.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

What is an example of a metaphor?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The leaves were as green as emeralds.

• The leaves fell slowly to the ground.

• The leaves were green.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which word is a synonym for 'happy'?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Angry

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the main theme of a story?

• The central idea or message

• The setting of the story

• The main character

• The plot of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The children are eating the cake.

• The children will eat the cake.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the function of an adjective?

• To describe a noun

• To describe a verb

• To connect clauses

• To express an action

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.K.3