Essay Writing

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

What is the main task the prompt asks you to do?

• • A) Describe different types of zoos

• • B) Argue a position on saving wild animals by keeping them in zoos or as pets

• • C) List endangered animals

• • D) Explain how zoos operate

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

Which type of essay does the prompt suggest?

• • A) Narrative

• • B) Descriptive

• • C) Argumentative

• • D) Expository

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

What is a key element of a good introduction for this essay?

• • A) A detailed description of a specific zoo

• • B) A statement about animal extinction

• • C) A personal anecdote about a pet

• • D) Statistics about pet ownership

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

Which of the following is a strong claim for the essay?

• • A) Many animals are endangered and live in zoos.

• • B) Zoos and pet ownership play a role in saving wild animals from extinction.

• • C) I like visiting zoos because they have many animals.

• • D) Animals should live in their natural habitats.

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

What is essential for a body paragraph in this essay?

• • A) A clear topic sentence related to the thesis

• • B) A funny story about an animal

• • C) A description of the writer's favorite animal

• • D) A list of all animals in danger of extinction

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

Which of the following would make a good topic sentence for a body paragraph?

• • A) Zoos provide a safe environment for endangered species.

• • B) There are many zoos in the world.

• • C) Animals are very interesting to watch.

• • D) People have different opinions about zoos.

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

What type of evidence is best to support the essay’s argument?

• • A) Personal opinions about animals

• • B) Facts and statistics about animal conservation

• • C) Stories about pets

• • D) Descriptions of zoo visits

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

What is the main task the prompt asks you to do?

• • A) Describe different types of zoos

• • B) Argue a position on saving wild animals by keeping them in zoos or as pets

• • C) List endangered animals

• • D) Explain how zoos operate

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

Which type of essay does the prompt suggest?

• • A) Narrative

• • B) Descriptive

• • C) Argumentative

• • D) Expository

Base your answer on the following prompt: "Does saving wild animals from extinction justify keeping them in zoos or as pets? Write an essay arguing your position, using evidence from the texts for support."

What is a key element of a good introduction for this essay?

• • A) A detailed description of a specific zoo

• • B) A statement about animal extinction

• • C) A personal anecdote about a pet

• • D) Statistics about pet ownership