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1What should be included in the overview paragraph of task 1 writing?

2The first paragraph in an essay it includes a thesis statement

3(The E in a TEAEAT paragraph) This sentence will include a quotation from the literary work that refers back to or proves the topic sentence.

4The CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text needs to always be supported with..

5True or False: The topic sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about.

6"Today I addressed the three basic types of discrimination faced by international students at our universities." This is an example of which part of a conclusion?

7What is the purpose of the Ending (or Conclusion) in a narrative?

8How does evidence support a claim in an argument? Provide a detailed explanation.

9Rhetorical Patterns Used in Academic Writing:The kinds of instructions for a purely descriptive assignment include: 'identify', 'report', 'record', 'summarize' and 'define'.

10The Call to Action is usually in the

11The opposing viewpoint; when an author addresses the opposing side. What part of the argument is this?

12What does the "stuffing" become in an essay?

13A detail that does NOT support the topic sentence is known as ..... information.

14Topic Sentence:Schools should provide more after-school tutoring opportunities. Which supporting sentence is irrelevant (off-topic) or redundant?

15Which of the following would an author not use to support their claim?

16How should you structure a paragraph in the body of a discussion essay?

17True or False? A good paragraph should have at least two topic sentences.

18In a persuasive essay, the writer must:

19A paragraph needs a topic sentence and a concluding sentence.

20How can details support the main idea?

21An argument is primarily made up of which essential components?

22Which is an example of an appropriate thesis?

23The end or final part of the essay is the .....

24What does the topic sentence contain?

25The thesis statement is the ..... sentence of the introduction paragraph.

26What is the problem with the following thesis statement?"The Internet is a communication superhighway."

27An interesting thought, fact, question at the beginning of the essay to catch your readerd' interests is called .....

28Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.

29True or false?Topic sentences are used to round off what you have said so far in your paragraph.

30A thesis statement that does not list all the points the writer intends to cover

31You should repeat the purpose of the report in the conclusions.

32Each body paragraph should start with the sentence that state the topic of the paragraph in direct reflection of the thesis statement.

33What should NOT be found in a conclusion?

34An engineering firm is writing a report on a new building material. They need to define key technical terms and state the report's purpose: to evaluate the material's durability. Which section should contain this information?

35Which section of the report introduces the research focus and key terms?

36Contains a topic sentence with the main idea, supporting sentences that discuss the idea or ideas in the topic sentence and uses examples or evidence to support the discussion and ends with a concluding sentence that emphasizes the importance of the supporting sentences.

37While you should certainly consider your audience in choosing a topic, your own interests are less important in this step.

38What 3 steps should we follow for a introduction?

39This is a sentence or two that captures the readers' attention, so that they are encouraged to read more.

40What does a thesis statement do in an expository essay?

41What is a common mistake to avoid when writing a paragraph?

42An effective conclusion serves all the following functions EXCEPT:

43When organizing an essay, a good introduction should:

44Is this a good hook for an argumentative essay?"Exercise is like Miracle-Gro for the brain," says John Ratey, an Associate Professor Psychiatry at Harvard University.

45Effective paragraphs

46What is the structure of an information report?

47First paragraph in an expository (nonfiction) selection or article

48When planning your review, what is the best order to organize ideas?

49The first element in each body paragraph is the Topic Sentence. What is a Topic Sentence?

50Which paragraph has a topic sentence, at least two supporting details, and a concluding sentence?

51One purpose of the conclusion paragraph is to give a sense of closure and completion to your argument.

52Which of the following is a common mistake in essay writing?

53These are the properties of a well-written text, EXCEPT .....?

54Single-extended example

55In a comparison essay, I will include two body paragraphs.

56Which of these is a common pitfall to avoid when writing an argumentative essay?

57The beginning part of an essay that introduces the topic of the entire essay

58An opinion based short answer response topic sentence must have author, title, theme, and rhetorical devices listed.

59Which of the following best describes the role of supporting details in an essay?

60What should body paragraph 1 be about?

61What should you be writing for the main idea of each paragraph.