Essay quiz

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Today

• Return practise essay and give each other feedback.
• If you haven't handed in anything: go over the 'good/bad practise examples essay' on Moodle.
• Do research for your essay. 

• Individual work means no chatting or off topic activities.

All about your test

• Final product: a five-paragraph essay of 400-450 words
• Provided: dictionaries
• Duration: 100 minutes
• Preparation: research material and rubric on Moodle

• You are allowed to bring a note with 5 to 6 sentences: a quote, some research, etc. that you want to use in your essay.

Coming up: Essay Quiz

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

1. To provide a summary of a controversial topic.
2. To entertain the reader with a captivating story.
3. To convince the reader of a particular point of view.
4. To present objective facts and statistics.

How many paragraphs are typically included in a persuasive essay?

1. 3 paragraphs
2. 4 paragraphs
3. 5 paragraphs
4. There is no limit

What is the difference between a topic and a thesis statement?

1. A topic is used in the introduction, while a thesis statement is used in the conclusion of the essay.
2. A topic is an argument against the thesis statement, while a thesis statement supports the topic.
3. A topic is the subject of the essay, while a thesis statement is the writer's opinion or conclusion about that subject.
4. A topic is a general idea, while a thesis statement is a specific example related to the topic.

Which of the following is NOT included in the introductory paragraph of a persuasive essay?

1. Background information on the topic
2. Hook to grab the reader's attention
3. Counterargument rebuttal
4. Thesis statement

What should the thesis statement of a persuasive essay accomplish?

1. Present the opposing viewpoint
2. Introduce the main topic of the essay
3. Provide evidence to support the thesis
4. Inform the reader of the writer's position

What is the purpose of a "hook" in the introductory paragraph of a persuasive essay? Provide an example of a hook that could be used.

• use a quotation (literature or by famous person)
• surprise with a misconception
• write an anecdote
• tell a personal story
• ask a question
• share a fact or a definition
• describe a scene
• use humour

What should be included in each body paragraph of a persuasive essay?

1. Multiple subtopics supporting the thesis statement
2. Examples, stories, and statistics that reinforce the topic sentence
3. A counterargument anticipating the opposing viewpoint
4. Personal opinions and experiences of the writer

Rewrite the following questions into a proper thesis statement.

"Isn't that what schools are made for? To educate the students on subjects that they will be able to use in the real world?"

What is the purpose of anticipating a counterargument in a persuasive essay?

1. To dismiss any opposing viewpoints completely
2. To acknowledge and address potential objections to the writer's argument
3. To introduce unrelated arguments to confuse the reader
4. To provide additional evidence in support of the thesis statement

What should the concluding paragraph of a persuasive essay NOT contain?

1. New information that has not been discussed in the essay
2. A restatement of the thesis or a summary of the main points
3. A personal response or opinion of the writer
4. A clear indication of what the reader should take away from the essay

Today

• Return practise essay and give each other feedback.
• If you haven't handed in anything: go over the 'good/bad practise examples essay' on Moodle.
• Do research for your essay. 

• Individual work means no chatting or off topic activities.

All about your test

• Final product: a five-paragraph essay of 400-450 words
• Provided: dictionaries
• Duration: 100 minutes
• Preparation: research material and rubric on Moodle

• You are allowed to bring a note with 5 to 6 sentences: a quote, some research, etc. that you want to use in your essay.

Style and Use of English

Compare these statements

1. It's designed to keep people in and to get people in the prisons.
2. I believe the murder of George FLoyd, a black man, on May 25 2020, was the result of systematic racism in the United States.
3. The murder of George Floyd is an example of how slavery still impacts today's society in America.

Don't

- Don't use abbreviations (etc. = etcetera, vs. = versus)

- Don't use contractions (don't = do not, won't = will not, 
   I'm = I am, can't = cannot, it's = it is, we'd = we had / we would)

- Don't switch between tenses too often. Try to stick mostly to 
   either the present or the past tense.

Do

- Add as many linking words as possible to improve readability.
   (moreover, however, in addition, furthermore, firstly, secondly)

- Use linking words such as 'However' and 'Moreover' at 
   the beginning of your sentences, and 'but' , 'and'  in the 
   middle of them. 

Choose the correct spelling.

1. I think
2. i am

Choose the correct spelling.

1. There are 2 million slaves still.
2. There are two million slaves still.
3. There are still 2 million slaves.
4. There are still two million slaves.

Choose the correct spelling.
There might be more than one correct answer.

1. the life / to live
2. the live / to life
3. the believe / to belief
4. the belief / to believe

Choose the correct form.
There might be more than one correct answer.

1. interpet
2. interpret
3. definitely
4. definetely

His claim is based on very little evidence. ___ , the evidence he does provide is seriously flawed.

1. Moreover
2. And
3. In addition
4. What is more

Think of as many different verbs as possible with a similar meanings as "say".

Think of alternatives for words that you use more than once. Try this for: "angry".

Google:

vocabulary wheel

All about your test

• Final product: a five-paragraph essay of 400-500 words
• Provided: school laptop and dictionaries
• Duration: 100 minutes
• Preparation: research material and rubric on Moodle

• You are allowed to bring a note with 5 to 6 sentences: a quote, some research, etc. that you want to use in your essay.

Today

• Return practise essay and give each other feedback.
• If you haven't handed in anything: go over the 'good/bad practise examples essay' on Moodle.
• Do research for your essay. 
• Practise linking words.

• Individual work means no chatting or off topic activities.

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