Writing Prompts
Introduction Strategies
Thesis Statements
Body Paragraphs
Conclusions
100
"Position," "Point of view," "Perspective," and "Opinion" are all key words for this type of essay.
What is argumentative?
100
Starting with a vivid description is an introductory strategy mainly used in this essay style.
What is narrative?
100
The location for a thesis statement is...
What is the last sentence of the introduction?
100

The body paragraphs of a narrative essay are organized...

by the order that the story happened; Rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

100
This is usually included in the conclusion of a narrative essay.
What is the lesson learned?
200
"Tell about a time" and "your experience" are key words for this type of essay.
What is narrative?
200
Name an introductory strategy that can be used for any style of essay.
What is a shocking statement, a question, or a quote.
200

In narrative writing, the "thesis statement" can include the lesson of the story or theme. True or false?

True

200

The body paragraphs of an argumentative essay are organized...

by topic sentence, evidence, explanation of evidence and concluding sentence.

200
This is the easiest way to start a conclusion to an argumentative essay.
What is restating the thesis?
300
"Explain," "teach," and "define" are all key words for this type of essay.
What is informative?
300
"Though many refer to the titular character of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth as a tragic hero, another character stands out as a much greater protagonist." What kind of introductory strategy is this?
What is a shocking statement?
300
For an argument essay, a thesis statement must include three things. What are they?
What is the topic, the writer's opinion about the topic, and the reason(s) why they think that?
300

The body paragraphs of an informative essay are organized by...

points that will be discussed

300
A good informative essay will do this in the middle of the conclusion.
What is summarize the main ideas?
400
Your city or town would like to build something for the community to enjoy. Write a paper to convince your community that your idea of what to build is the one they should choose. What kind of essay would this be?
What is an argumentative essay?
400
"Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Charles Darwin were both naturalists that had theories about organisms getting helpful variations." What kind of introductory strategy is this?
What is using a fact or statistic?
400
The only difference between an argumentative thesis and an informative thesis is...
What is that the informative thesis does NOT give an opinion while the argument essay MUST?
400

These two essay styles use facts and information from outside reading to support the body paragraphs.

What is argumentative and informative?

400
The last sentence of an argumentative or informative essay should include this.
What is a final thought or look to the future?
500
Parenthood is not easy. Explain some of your thoughts on what makes an effective parent. What kind of essay would this be?
What is an informative essay?
500

What are some introductory strategies for narrative writing?

Starting with an interesting dialogue or the middle of the action, vivid description or a snapshot of setting or action

500
Why is the thesis statement the most important sentence in an essay?
It gives the main idea and the organization for the essay.
500

How many body paragraphs should you have in an essay?

two/three

500
Why is the conclusion of an argumentative or informative essay the easiest paragraph to write?
Because it uses information from the other paragraphs, so you don't have to think as hard.
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