Paragraph
What type of paragraph tells a story or sequence of events?
Narrative
Which point of view uses the pronouns I, me, and we?
First-person point of view
Which type of claim can be proven true or false with evidence?
Claim of Fact.
In a cause-and-effect relationship, what is the reason why something happens?
Cause
What sentence states the main idea or argument of an essay?
Thesis statement.
What type of paragraph explains information or gives facts about a topic?
Expository
Which point of view uses the pronoun you?
Second-person point of view.
Which type of claim expresses a judgment or opinion?
Claim of Value
What do we call the result or outcome of a cause?
Effect.
In which part of the essay is the thesis statement usually found?
Introduction.
"Many students believe that reading books is boring. However, reading improves vocabulary, increases imagination, and helps students perform better in school. For these reasons, students should develop the habit of reading every day."
Persuasive paragraph.
"You should review your notes every night before the exam."
Second-person point of view.
"School uniforms improve discipline among students."
Claim of Value.
Identify the cause:
"Because students stayed up late playing games, they felt sleepy in class."
Students stayed up late playing games
Which is the best thesis statement?
A. Social media is popular.
B. Social media affects students' study habits and time management.
C. Many students use social media.
B
Online learning has become common in many schools today
Introduction
Which point of view allows the narrator to express personal thoughts and experiences directly?
First-person point of view.
Identify the type of claim:
"The Philippines experiences several typhoons each year."
Claim of Fact.
Identify the effect:
"Due to heavy rain, several classes were suspended."
Several classes were suspended.
Why is a thesis statement important in an essay?
It guides the essay and tells the reader the main idea or argument.
Arrange the parts of the paragraph in the correct order.
Supporting details
Topic sentence
Concluding sentence
2 → 1 → 3
(Topic sentence → Supporting details → Concluding sentence)
Identify the point of view:
"Anna walked into the room and realized she had forgotten her assignment."
Third-person point of view.
Identify the type of claim:
"Schools should implement stricter rules on gadget use during class."
Claim of Policy.
Which transition word shows a cause-and-effect relationship?
A. However
B. Because
C. Meanwhile
D. Similarly
Which sentence is NOT a good thesis statement?
A. Social media affects students' academic performance.
B. I will talk about social media in this essay.
C. Social media can help students learn but can also distract them.
B.