Parts of an Essay
Style Elements
Inform vs. Argue
Word Choice
Writing Rubric
100

This part of the essay holds the thesis

what is the INtroduction

100

He wrote that Congress is a den of thieves

What is a metaphor?

100

This essay has two premises.

What is an argumentative essay?

100

This word has a stronger connotation than just saying dark.

What is bleak?

100

This category measures if the essay is complete, on topic, and on focus

What is purpose, focus, and organization

200

A fishing tool and an essential part of an essay. It doesn't need a worm however. 

What is a hook

200

She wrote, "He lulls lukewarm lullabies in her left ear leaving her leaning in closer."

What is alliteration?

200

This type of essay includes a hook and a thesis

What are both informative and argumenative?

200

This word has a stronger connotation than to say limited

What is finite?

200

The writing test is particular focused on determining if students can do ___ or analyze and discuss what they have just read.

What is elaborate?

300

It holds the majority of the elaboration in an essay

What is the body?

300

He rapped, " Her eyes were gleaming so bright she blinded me."

What is hyperbole?

300

THis essay's primary goal is to add to the background knowledge of a reader

What is expository?

300

This word has a similar denotation to the word grainy

What is granular?

300

The writing test also measures if students can do this. In other words can they identify pieces of credible information and use them to support their arguments. 

What is cite evidence?

400

It is the central idea of an essay.

What is a thesis?

400

The poem read, " The mountain stood tall."

What is personification?

400

The primary goal of this essay is to break a topic down into smaller pieces and discuss them.

What is expository?

400

THis word has a stronger connotation than to say evil

What is nefarious?

400

This category measures if students have learned the basics of grammar, spelling, and writing rules.

What is conventions?

500

The part of an essay where the writer has the opportunity to address people of differing opinions

What is the rebuttal/counter claim

500

He wrote, "Travel in the future will ab adaptable like a creature from the bottom of the ocean."

What is a simile?

500

THe primary purpose of this essay is to advance a particular train of thought

What is argumentative?

500

This word has a similar denotation to the word gamble

What is jeopardize?

500

Style and word choice fall under this category.

What is evidence and elaboration?