statements that focus on a topic or an issue, followed by questions. The purpose of an essay prompt is to inspire a response in the form of an essay, which will test your writing, reasoning and analysis skills.
100
What can you use as a 'hook' in your introductory paragraph?
I can ask a question, use a quote, use a shocking statistic, imagery, use a exclamation, or use a shocking statement!
100
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
THREE, ONE FOR EACH KEY POINT!
100
What are the three types of essays?
Persuasive
Expository
Narrative
100
Is, are, was, have been, were, and be are examples of what kind of verbs?
DEAD VERBS!
200
What is one way to begin once you have read the prompt?
Outline or graphic organizer
200
What type of hook are these sentences?
As I lay on the blanket in the meadow, a soft breeze blew the dandelions. Feeling the sunshine on my face, I thought once again about the upcoming dance.
IMAGERY
200
What do you start each body paragraph with?
Topic Sentence
200
What should you use to write your essay's thesis statement?
Essay prompt
200
Choose the descriptive sentence.
The boy is sad.
The sad boy lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
The sad boy lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
300
What can part of your prompt be used in?
Your essay's thesis statement.
300
What type of hook is this sentence?
Have you ever stepped into a dark, wet cave to see if there were any bats in it?
QUESTION!
300
How many sentences are in each body paragraph?
6-8
300
How many paragraphs should an academic paper have?
5 paragraphs
300
Fill in the blanks.
Using ________ verbs and _____________ adjectives in my essay, I will help me earn a 4, 5, or 6 on the TCAP Writing Assessment!
VIVID
DESCRIPTIVE
400
What is this essay prompt asking you to do: You have been asked to write a brochure to attract visitors to your
hometown. Write an essay that convinces people to visit the place
where you live.
Convince people to come to where you live with a brochure.
400
What is the thesis statement?
Tells the reader what the story/writing will be about.
400
What comes after the topic sentence in each body paragraph?
Supporting Details and Examples
400
what is the last paragraph of the essay called?
Conclusion
400
Correct these sentences by combining them and using correct punctuation.
Last night I eight dinner and did my Homework. Then I went to bed!
Before I went to bed last night, I ate dinner and did my homework!
500
What's incorrect in the following sentence?
Can you Believe I'm going to the Nicki Minaj concert?
DO NOT CAPITALIZE COMMON WORDS IN THE MIDDLE OF SENTENCES! 'believe'
500
Is this a good Thesis Statement?
My plans for spring break include going to the lake and looking at the newest magazines and getting a suntan.
NO! It should read: My plans for spring break include going to the lake, looking at the newest magazines, and getting a suntan.
500
How do you move from one detail to the next in your essay?
Transition Sentences
500
True or False
The conclusion paragraph has 5 sentences.
TRUE!
500
Correct this run on sentence.
In the morning I'm going to go for a morning run and eat breakfast before school later I will go to my aunt's and visit her house.
In the morning, I'm going for a run and eat breakfast before school. Later, I will go to my aunt's house for a visit.