An effective introduction includes (choose all that apply):(2 points) Responses Background information that tells the reader everything about the topic of the essay Background information that tells the reader everything about the topic of the essay Background information that gives the outline of the essay Background information that gives the outline of the essay A thesis statement that occurs at the end of the introductory paragraph and states the main points of the essay A thesis statement that occurs at the end of the introductory paragraph and states the main points of the essay A thesis statement that occurs at the beginning of the introductory paragraph A thesis statement that occurs at the beginning of the introductory paragraph
When should you read and deconstruct a writing prompt?(1 point) Responses Read and deconstruct the prompt BEFORE reading the passage Read and deconstruct the prompt BEFORE reading the passage Read and deconstruct the prompt AFTER reading the passage
A thesis statement that occurs at the end of the introductory paragraph and states the main points of the essay is an effective introduction.
You should read and deconstruct a writing prompt BEFORE reading the passage.
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An effective introduction includes:
- Background information that gives the outline of the essay
- A thesis statement that occurs at the end of the introductory paragraph and states the main points of the essay
What is a thesis statement?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AA statement somebody says%0D%0AA statement somebody says%0D%0A%0D%0AA story about your own personal experiences%0D%0AA story about your own personal experiences%0D%0A%0D%0AA statement summarizing the position on the topic of your paper
A thesis statement is a statement summarizing the position on the topic of your paper.
Which of the following statements below is the MOST EFFECTIVE thesis statement?(1 point) Responses The American Dream is not attainable today The American Dream is not attainable today Reading literature is benefictial because it builds empathy, increases intelligence, and strengthens writing skills. Reading literature is benefictial because it builds empathy, increases intelligence, and strengthens writing skills. In The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan writes about generational and cultural conflicts. In The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan writes about generational and cultural conflicts.
The MOST EFFECTIVE thesis statement is: "Reading literature is beneficial because it builds empathy, increases intelligence, and strengthens writing skills."
Which of the options below belong in a body paragraph? (Check all that apply)(4 points) Responses topic sentence/claim topic sentence/claim a hook or attention-getter a hook or attention-getter concrete details/text evidence concrete details/text evidence a final statement leaving the reader for further reflection a final statement leaving the reader for further reflection commentary/analysis commentary/analysis concluding sentence concluding sentence thesis statement
The options that belong in a body paragraph are:
- Topic sentence/claim
- Concrete details/text evidence
- Commentary/analysis
- Concluding sentence
It is okay to plop a quote in your essay without introducing it with some sort of signal phrase.(1 point) Responses True True False
False
When writing your conclusion, you should avoid writing "in conclusion" at the beginning of your paragraph.(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ATrue%0D%0ATrue%0D%0A%0D%0AFalse
True
Which answer choice integrates text evidence MOST effectively?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ADescribing the 18th century, Charles Dickens observes, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."%0D%0ADescribing the 18th century, Charles Dickens observes, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."%0D%0A%0D%0A"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."%0D%0A"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."%0D%0A%0D%0ACharles Dickens begins his novel with an observation. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
The answer choice that integrates text evidence MOST effectively is: "Describing the 18th century, Charles Dickens observes, 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'"
The FIRST sentence in your concluding paragraph should:(1 point) Responses Reflect: Leave the reader with an interesting comment for further reflection. Reflect: Leave the reader with an interesting comment for further reflection. Recap: Summarize your body paragraphs and recap the key evidence that supports your claim. Recap: Summarize your body paragraphs and recap the key evidence that supports your claim. Restate: Tie everything back to your central claim by restating your thesis. Restate: Tie everything back to your central claim by restating your thesis.
The FIRST sentence in your concluding paragraph should "Recap: Summarize your body paragraphs and recap the key evidence that supports your claim."
A TDA Essay is: (check all that apply):(3 points)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AA combination of evdience and your in-depth analysis in response to the original TDA question.%0D%0AA combination of evdience and your in-depth analysis in response to the original TDA question.%0D%0A%0D%0AA formal writing piece that demonstrates your understanding of a text.%0D%0AA formal writing piece that demonstrates your understanding of a text.%0D%0A%0D%0AA summary of the text.%0D%0AA summary of the text.%0D%0A%0D%0AA multi-paragraph writing piece that demonstrates your ability to support well-developed claims with evidence from the text.
A TDA (Text-Dependent Analysis) Essay is:
- A combination of evidence and your in-depth analysis in response to the original TDA question.
- A formal writing piece that demonstrates your understanding of a text.
- A multi-paragraph writing piece that demonstrates your ability to support well-developed claims with evidence from the text.
A TDA essay is NOT: (Check all that apply)(2 points) Responses A summary of the events of a text. A summary of the events of a text. A chance for you to give your opinion on how much you liked or disliked the passagee.
A TDA essay is NOT:
- A summary of the events of a text.
- A chance for you to give your opinion on how much you liked or disliked the passage.