Essay Writing Organization
What is the first paragraph of an essay called, which includes the thesis statement?
What is the introduction?
The quality or feeling of being thankful.
a.) gratitude
b.) marvelous
c.) exceptional
a.) gratitude
The flower was soft as silk.
a.) simile
b.) personification
c.) hyperbole
Simile
Jamal stared at his test paper, his foot tapping quickly against the floor. When the teacher said, “Five minutes left,” he sighed loudly and rubbed his forehead.
Question:
Which detail BEST shows that Jamal is nervous?
a.) “his foot tapping quickly against the floor”
b.) “the teacher said, ‘Five minutes left’”
c.) “he rubbed his forehead”
: a.) “his foot tapping quickly against the floor”
East New York is closer to JFK Airport than it is to Midtown Manhattan.
True or false?
True
What should the first sentence of a body paragraph typically be, showing what that paragraph will discuss?
What is a topic sentence?
An area surrounded mostly by homes
a.) residential
b.) resemble
c.) accustomed
a.) residential
The clouds rolled in ominously. The sky looked angry. a.) metaphor
b.) personification
c.) hyperbole
b.) personification
The wind howled outside as Sarah pulled her blanket tighter. The lights flickered, and she reached for a flashlight beside her bed.
Question:
What can the reader infer?
Answer: b.) A storm is happening
This food is often made with rice, seaweed, and fillings like fish or vegetables. It is rolled into a log shape and cut into small pieces. People often eat it with chopsticks and dip it in soy sauce.
Question:
What is sushi?
Name the part of the essay that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis in a new way.
What is the conclusion?
To consume destructively.
a.) crevices
b.) devour
c.) adaptation
b.) devour
The salsa was so hot, my tongue began to melt.
a.) simile
b.) onomatopeia
c.) hyperbole
c.) hyperbole
Have you ever felt nervous on the first day of school? The first day can bring many emotions. In this essay, I will explain why the first day of school is important.
Question:
Which sentence is the hook?
Answer: a.) Have you ever felt nervous on the first day of school?
This tropical fruit has a smooth skin that changes from green to red or yellow as it ripens. Inside, the flesh is bright orange and surrounds one large, flat seed that is not edible. It is often used in smoothies, juices, and salsas.
Question:
What is a mango?
These paragraphs include details, examples, and evidence that support the main idea.
What are body paragraphs?
Usual, by habit
a.) resemble
b.) gyre
c.) accustomed
c. ) accustomed
Oh no....AH-CHOO! Sniffle, I need a tissue please."
a.) onomatopoeia
b.) idiom
c.) personification
onomatopoeia
Carlos checked the clock again and again. He bounced his leg under the desk and tapped his pencil loudly. When the teacher started handing back tests, he sat up straight and held his breath. As his paper got closer, he whispered, “Please be a good grade.”
Question:
What can the reader infer?
Answer: b.) Carlos is nervous about his test grade
his superhero created his own web-shooting devices instead of having natural webs. After losing his Uncle Ben, he learns an important lesson about responsibility while protecting New York City from villains.
Question:
What is Spider-Man?
What two things do you need to make an inference?
What is background knowledge and information from the text?
To move in a slow, heavy, and tired way
a.) sprint
b.) drag
c.) trudge
c.) trudge
Could you please put a sock in it? I'm trying to focus!" a.) idiom
b.) metaphor
c.) hyperbole
a.) idiom
The sky grew darker, and the wind began to shake the trees. Maya quickly gathered her things and closed all the windows in the house. She turned on a flashlight and placed it on the table. A loud boom echoed outside, making her jump.
Question:
What can the reader infer?
: a.) Maya is getting ready for a storm
East New York is named because it is located in the eastern part of Brooklyn, not because it is part of New York City.
True or false ?
False