Parts of An Essay
Spice it UP!
Essay and Paragraphs
5 Steps to Writing
100
You use this to grab the readers attention.
Hook
100
Replace this sentiment with ONE amazing descriptive word: really happy
overjoyed, elated, jubilant, joyous
100
A 9th grade essay typically has how many paragraphs ?
5
100
Step in which you
–Make sure it makes sense and your messages are clear
-Remove unrelated sentences or tie them into your thesis
-Be sure you thoroughly explain your points
-Replace simple words with more advanced vocabulary
What is revising?
200
When you are brainstorming, how many topics does Ms. Golden say you should come up with?
At least 3.
200
Using at least 3 grade-level or above words, describe this individual.
Oppressed, exhausted, devastated, disconsolate,
He pressed his weathered face into his hands.
200
In order to explain your thoughts/ideas thoroughly, how many sentences should be in a main body paragraph?
10-12 sentences for a thorough explanation.
200
Step in which you create the first, unpolished version of a written work, where the main goal is to get ideas down without worrying about perfection.
What is creating a drafting?
300
Good writers have 5 qualities. Name at least 2.
1. Have a focus and stick with it
2. Organize their thoughts well
3. Develop their ideas completely
4. Choose great words and unique experiences to convey their voice
5. Edit and revise their work
300
Use more descriptive language for the word 'went' in the following sentence.
Midway through mixing the cookie dough, Ms. Davis’s heart sank—she had run out of eggs. She went to the store.
raced, sprinted, hurried, bolted, rushed, zipped
300
List 5 transition words.
furthermore, additionally, therefore, according, while, thereafter, admittedly, obviously etc.
300
Step that includes brainstorming, thinking or jotting notes, or drawing before you write.
What is prewriting?
400
Name the 3 main structural components of an essay.
Introduction, main body, conclusion
400
The boy was happy.
Replace boy and happy using more descriptive words.
The teenager’s face lit up with elation.
The adolescent grinned with delight.
400
Which essay type allows you to use the pronoun 'I'?
Narrative or personal essay.
400
Step that includes checking for clarity, coherence, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
What is editing?
500
These are examples of what in an essay?
Learning to swim taught me that persistence and patience can overcome even my deepest fears.
Volunteering at the animal shelter changed the way I view compassion and responsibility.
Participating in the school play helped me discover confidence I never knew I had.
Thesis statements
500
Describe an apple using at least three senses.
Ex. Describe a bunny using your senses:
Touch-fluffy Taste-gamey, chewy Sight-adorable, twitching, tawny
Hear-thumping, pattering Smell-musky, grassy
Sight-glossy, crimson,
Taste-tangy, luscious
Hear-crunch, snap
Touch-firm, smooth, polished
Smell-aromatic, pungent, fragrant
500
The phrase "All things concerned" would be found in which paragraph?
Concluding paragraph
500
Step thst includes presenting your final work for submission.
What is publishing?