Writing 1: Pop Quiz

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Which 3 things should your Thesis statement contain:

TEXAS stands for: Topic sentence, Evidence, eXample, Analysis, Summary

True

False

What is a Topic Sentence?

A sentence that introduces the main idea of the essay introduction or of a paragraph.

An attention grabber that introduces the main idea of the essay introduction or of a paragraph.

A sentence that introduces the 3 arguments of the essay introduction or of a paragraph.

A sentence that introduces the main idea of the essay introduction.

What are the 5 paragraphs of an essay

Which sentence best describes an Introduction in an essay?

The 1st paragraph of an essay should always include a topic sentence and continue with information about the essay's main idea, it should end with a short statement of your 3 main points.

The introduction of an essay should always include an interesting beginning and continue with information about the essay's main idea, it should end with a short statement representing your 3 main points.

The  1st paragraph of an essay should always include an attention grabber and continue with information about the essay's 3 main ideas, it should end with a short statement or conclusion.

The introduction of an essay should always include an attention grabber and continue with information about the essay's main idea, it should end with a short conclusion.

Which of the statements below is NOT an attention grabber?

What if you won a million euros today?

My essay is about winning a million dollars.

As Dickens once said, "Life without money is a blessing."

If I had a million dollars I would give it all to charity.

What does a linking/transitional sentence do?

In a paragraph, it links the topic sentence to the rest of the sentence.

In a paragraph, it links the last sentence to the next paragraph.

In a paragraph, it links the topic sentence to the next paragraph.

In a paragraph, it links the last sentence to the rest of the paragraph.

Which definition is best to decribe the BODY PARAGRAPHS (2,3,4) of an essay?

The main idea to support your introduction.

The conclusion that re-emphasises your main points.

3 or more paragraphs.

The building blocks that explain your main idea.

Which statement best represents the function of the essay conclusion?

A conclusion restates the thesis and summarises your main points, adds a broader perspective and a thought provoker.

A conclusion adds new information to end your essay, adds a broader perspective.

A conclusion restates the thesis and summarises your main point, adds something new and ends with a thought provoker..

A conclusion should include examples about your main points, adds a broader perspective and a thought provoker..

What would you consider the best definition for the following sentence?

"The day we bought our dog 'Snoop', was the day everything changed for our family. "

The first paragraph of an essay is called the _____________.

conclusion

topic sentence

body paragraph

introduction

A body paragraph (2,3,4) contains all of the following EXCEPT

a topic sentence

a hook

a wrap-up (concluding) sentence

evidence / supporting details

The last sentence of the introduction is called a _________________. It tells the reader what the essay will be about.

thesis statement

hook

transition

supporting detail

Which of the following is a good Expository thesis statements.

School uniforms are cheaper, promote more equality and increase unity amongst students.

The internet should be used by students because of easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers.

Libraries are essential resources for students and should be funded more heavily by governments.

Students in higher education during COVID lockdowns are increasingly more stressed due to online lessons, illness and a lack of live contact with peers.

Which 3 things should your Thesis statement contain:

A claim

Topic sentence

3 supporting points

A hook

A subject

TEXAS stands for: Topic sentence, Evidence, eXample, Analysis, Summary

True

False

What is a Topic Sentence?

A sentence that introduces the main idea of the essay introduction or of a paragraph.

An attention grabber that introduces the main idea of the essay introduction or of a paragraph.

A sentence that introduces the 3 arguments of the essay introduction or of a paragraph.

A sentence that introduces the main idea of the essay introduction.

What are the 5 paragraphs of an essay

Attention grabber

Clincher

Conclusion

Topic sentence

Linking sentence

Thesis: 3 main arguments

3 Body paragraphs

Introduction

Main idea

Concluding sentence

Which sentence best describes an Introduction in an essay?

The 1st paragraph of an essay should always include a topic sentence and continue with information about the essay's main idea, it should end with a short statement of your 3 main points.

The introduction of an essay should always include an interesting beginning and continue with information about the essay's main idea, it should end with a short statement representing your 3 main points.

The  1st paragraph of an essay should always include an attention grabber and continue with information about the essay's 3 main ideas, it should end with a short statement or conclusion.

The introduction of an essay should always include an attention grabber and continue with information about the essay's main idea, it should end with a short conclusion.

Which of the statements below is NOT an attention grabber?

What if you won a million euros today?

My essay is about winning a million dollars.

As Dickens once said, "Life without money is a blessing."

If I had a million dollars I would give it all to charity.

What does a linking/transitional sentence do?

In a paragraph, it links the topic sentence to the rest of the sentence.

In a paragraph, it links the last sentence to the next paragraph.

In a paragraph, it links the topic sentence to the next paragraph.

In a paragraph, it links the last sentence to the rest of the paragraph.

Which definition is best to decribe the BODY PARAGRAPHS (2,3,4) of an essay?

The main idea to support your introduction.

The conclusion that re-emphasises your main points.

3 or more paragraphs.

The building blocks that explain your main idea.

Which statement best represents the function of the essay conclusion?

A conclusion restates the thesis and summarises your main points, adds a broader perspective and a thought provoker.

A conclusion adds new information to end your essay, adds a broader perspective.

A conclusion restates the thesis and summarises your main point, adds something new and ends with a thought provoker..

A conclusion should include examples about your main points, adds a broader perspective and a thought provoker..

What would you consider the best definition for the following sentence?

"The day we bought our dog 'Snoop', was the day everything changed for our family. "

A conclusion

A topic sentence

A main idea

A thought-provoking last sentence

An attention grabber

The first paragraph of an essay is called the _____________.

conclusion

topic sentence

body paragraph

introduction

A body paragraph (2,3,4) contains all of the following EXCEPT

a topic sentence

a hook

a wrap-up (concluding) sentence

evidence / supporting details

The last sentence of the introduction is called a _________________. It tells the reader what the essay will be about.

thesis statement

hook

transition

supporting detail

Which of the following is a good Expository thesis statements.

School uniforms are cheaper, promote more equality and increase unity amongst students.

The internet should be used by students because of easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers.

Libraries are essential resources for students and should be funded more heavily by governments.

Students in higher education during COVID lockdowns are increasingly more stressed due to online lessons, illness and a lack of live contact with peers.

Writing 1: Pop Quiz

Writing 1: Pop Quiz

Which 3 things should your Thesis statement contain:

TEXAS stands for: Topic sentence, Evidence, eXample, Analysis, Summary

What is a Topic Sentence?

What are the 5 paragraphs of an essay

Which sentence best describes an Introduction in an essay?

Which of the statements below is NOT an attention grabber?

What does a linking/transitional sentence do?

Which definition is best to decribe the BODY PARAGRAPHS (2,3,4) of an essay?

Which statement best represents the function of the essay conclusion?

What would you consider the best definition for the following sentence?"The day we bought our dog 'Snoop', was the day everything changed for our family. "

The first paragraph of an essay is called the _____________.

A body paragraph (2,3,4) contains all of the following EXCEPT

The last sentence of the introduction is called a _________________. It tells the reader what the essay will be about.

Which of the following is a good Expository thesis statements.

What would you consider the best definition for the following sentence?

"The day we bought our dog 'Snoop', was the day everything changed for our family. "