Introduction
Body
Conclusion
MLA format
Misc.
100

Where does the introduction belong within the structure of an essay? 

The beginning

100

Where in the structure of an essay does the body paragraph belong? 

In between the introduction and conclusion. 

In the middle. 

100

Where does the conclusion belong in the structure of an essay? 

At the end!
100

What does MLA stand for? 

Modern Language Association 

100

True or false: You can use "I", "me", or "I" when writing informational texts? 

False

200

True or False: 

Does an introduction include a transition?

True


Bonus points: where does the transition go? 

200

If you are writing a cause and effect essay, how many body paragraphs should you have - at a minimum? 

2

200

What should the first sentence of your conclusion be? 

Your restated thesis

200

Tell me 2 thing to do with formatting one's essay. 

Double Spaced 

Times new roman font

12 pt. 

Date should be date, month, and then year 

There should be no extra space between paragraphs 

Indent before each paragraph 


200

What is the typical order for information papers. 

Introduction, body, conclusion. 

300

List at least 3 types of attention getters / hooks. 

Rhetorical Question

Interesting fact

Quote

Anecdote

Description

Quick Switch

300
Define introduction sentence. 

What will this paragraph be about. 

300
Name 2 ways the writer can leave the reader with something to think about. 
Two of the following: 

Rhetorical Question 

Call to action 

Recall to attention getter 

Recommendation 

Prediction 

300

What belongs in the parenthesis when citing a quote? 

Author, page number, then a period  

(White 1).

300

List 2 types of informational papers. 

Definition essay

Cause and effect 

Compare and contrast 

Problem and solution

Classification essay

Report 

400
Define thesis. 

A statement stating what the essay is about. 

400

How many pieces of evidence should be in each body paragraph - at the minimum. 

400

Restate this thesis: 

Effective budgeting strategies include not spending over one's limit and only spending money on needs and not wants. 

[answers may vary] 

400

What is at the top right corner of each page in an MLA format essay? 

Your last name and page number. 

400

Given a prompt, create an thesis for an explanatory essay: 

Technology. 

[answers may vary - but should have at least 2 things they can talk about within their essay]

500

Given the prompt, write a thesis for this informational essay topic: 

The importance of drinking water. 

[The teacher will decide if that is a good thesis - answers may vary]

500

The transition sentence belongs at the end of the paragraph. 

I just finished talking about how you can't live without drinking water and my next body paragraph is the health benefits of drinking water. 

Write a transition sentence that would be at the end of the first body paragraph. 

[Answers may vary]

500

Restate this thesis: 

Water is essential for life, especially human life. All humans need water in order to stay alive; however, drinking water also provides great health benefits.

[answers may vary] 

500

What is the proper format for citing a quote? In your shared document, make up a quote and author and provide correct citation.

"Quote" (Author #).

500

Given a prompt, write a thesis for an explanatory essay: 

Having a dress code within schools. 

[answers may vary, but it should have 2 things you can talk about within your essay and should NOT be persuasive or argumentative]

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