Which of the following is the BEST example of a thesis statement?

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to fly?

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

Four to five well developed paragraph

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

Why is it important to know your audience for an informational essay?

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

When you are finished typing/writing your essay, you should...

Check for errors and word choices.

Which of the following is an example of formal style?

The sister's income was generated as a weekly paycheck.

What does the word "relevant" mean?

On topic, or pertaining to the author's subtopics.

You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong

What would be the best course of action if you are going to run out of time on the test?

Keep writing, doing your best until time is up.

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

What are the three main parts of an introduction paragraph (in order)?

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

When collecting evidence from the articles, you should use...

Information from as many of the sources as possible.

When you check your essay, you should look for...

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

How is the computer test similar to paper essays?

You follow all the same steps as writing an in-class essay.

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1
Which of the following is the BEST example of a thesis statement?
Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.
I believe students should not have homework weekly.
Yes, students should have homework weekly.
Students should not have homework weekly.
2
Which of the following citations is correct?
(Line Number)
(Paragraph, Line Number)
(Author's Name, Paragraph)
(Paragraph)
3
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea of your essay.
The answer to the prompt and your reasons.
Your central claim.
All of these answers are correct.
4
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?
How could one person fight against society's expectations?
Beyonce made over $5.5 million last year in concert sales.
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to fly?
As Bob snuck in, the empty room felt suffocating and dank.
5
What is a counter-argument?
Your reasons in your thesis statement.
You admitting that some people do not agree with you.
Your response to those who do not agree with you.
A short sentence included at the end of your conclusion.
6
Which of the following would be the BEST option for a transition?
Initially
Next of all
In conclusion
My first reason
7
When do you use a counter-argument?
Argumentative essays
In any essay.
None of these are correct.
In an informational essay only.
8
What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?
To have evidence cited properly.
To have very little, but strong, support.
To have adequate support from the text.
To have evidence in all paragraphs.
9
Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?
On the way to the mall, my sister stopped for a coffee.
My mother sent me.
Walking home from school, I saw a child playing ball.
At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.
10
Your essay's evidence should be...
Included in every paragraph of your essay
Placed in parenthesis.
Long, but basic
Relevant and sufficient
11
How do you support your claim/thesis?
With a hook
With background information
With evidence
With transitions
12
Which of the following would be the BEST word choice to replace the word "big"?
Substantial
Huge
Large
Big
13
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
Four to five well developed paragraph
One, as long as you use evidence.
All essays should be five paragraphs.
Two, no more than two.
14
How much time is given to write your essay during the 8th grade writing test?
90 minutes max
55 minutes max
60 minutes max
130 minutes max
15
Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?
last sentence of your introduction
1st sentence of your introduction
last sentence of you essay
1st sentence of your body paragraphs
16
Why is it important to know your audience for an informational essay?
To know the amount of background or basic info needed.
None of these are true
To name them, specifically in your introduction.
To know how to better persuade the reader.
17
Should you plan before writing your essay?
Yes
None of the above
Only if the question is very difficult
No
18
When you are finished typing/writing your essay, you should...
Submit it
Write your name
Check for errors and word choices.
Write a conclusion paragraph
19
What is the purpose of a hook?
None of these are correct
To state your main idea
To give basic background information about the topic
To engage the reader
20
What is the first step when you are writing an essay?
Read the article
Revise your essay
Read the prompt
Write a hook
21
Which of the following is an example of formal style?
These are all informal sentences.
The sister's income was generated as a weekly paycheck.
I earned money bi-weekly through my work at the office.
The sisters' got some money after work.
22
What does the word "relevant" mean?
On topic, or pertaining to the author's subtopics.
Using high-level vocabulary appropriate for your audience.
Providing enough evidence to support your claim.
None of these are correct.
23
What is a rebuttal?
The last sentence in a conclusion paragraph.
Information that must be included in the 1st body paragraph.
You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong
You admitting that some people do not agree with you.
24
In our writing, how many pieces of evidence were considered "sufficient"?
2
4
1
3
25
What would be the best course of action if you are going to run out of time on the test?
Keep writing, doing your best until time is up.
Keep writing even after time is up. Don't submit your essay.
Stop as soon as you realize you won't finish.
Shorten your paragraphs so you can get to the conclusion.
26
Why is it important to cite your evidence?
To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.
All of these.
To look more fancy for the reader.
To include extra information to make your essay longer.
27
What are the three main parts of an introduction paragraph (in order)?
Topic Sentence, Thesis, Background Information
Transition Word, Background Information, Thesis
Hook, Thesis, Background Information
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
28
Which of the following is NOT a step to writing an 8th Grade Writing Test essay?
Create a hook
Revise your essay
Read and analyze the prompt
Research information online
29
Where in your essay should you state your central claim?
Introduction
Both
Thesis
Neither
30
When collecting evidence from the articles, you should use...
None of these are correct.
Information from as many of the sources as possible.
Information from only the first article.
Information from only the article of your choice.
31
When you check your essay, you should look for...
Famous names and familiar words
Length of the essay, number of sentences
Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors
None of these are correct
32
How is the computer test similar to paper essays?
You get a piece of paper for planning.
You follow all the same steps as writing an in-class essay.
You have several class periods to complete your essay.
You have Mrs. Foster or Mrs. Francis to help you with questions.
33
Which of the following would be an error in your essay?
Using vague words
Using elaboration
Using punctuation
Using quotes for support
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What is Elaboration?
Connotation and Dennotation
What needs to be included in your conclusion
Description of your evidence
A type of Thesis Statement

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