Essay Writing
English Language
Essay Writing starts at 4 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between revising and editing an essay.
Describe the importance of coherence in essay writing.
Explain the difference between a persuasive essay and an expository essay.
Explain the role of a thesis statement in guiding the structure of an essay.
Explain why it is important to use evidence in an argumentative essay.
Explain why outlining is important before writing an essay.
Context: A student writes, 'The internet has changed the way we communicate, learn, and work.' What type of essay is this likely from? (1) Descriptive (2) Expository (3) Narrative (4) Argumentative
Context: Read the following thesis statement: 'School uniforms should be mandatory because they promote equality and reduce distractions.' What type of essay would this thesis most likely appear in? (1) Narrative (2) Argumentative (3) Descriptive (4) Expository
Context: A student writes, 'The internet has changed the way we communicate, learn, and work.' What type of essay is this likely from? (1) Descriptive (2) Expository (3) Narrative (4) Argumentative
Context: Read the following thesis statement: 'School uniforms should be mandatory because they promote equality and reduce distractions.' What type of essay would this thesis most likely appear in? (1) Narrative (2) Argumentative (3) Descriptive (4) Expository
Which of the following best describes a narrative essay? (1) It explains a process (2) It tells a story (3) It argues a point (4) It compares two things
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a conclusion in an essay? (1) To introduce new arguments (2) To restate the thesis and summarize main points (3) To provide background information (4) To list references
Fill in the blank: A _______ essay explains how to do something or how something works.
Fill in the blank: A _______ essay tells a story from the writer’s perspective.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a brief quotation or anecdote used to introduce an essay.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a brief restatement of the main points at the end of an essay.
True or False: A personal opinion can be included in an expository essay.
True or False: A thesis statement should clearly state the main idea of the essay.
True or False: An argumentative essay presents both sides of an issue.
True or False: An essay can have more than five paragraphs.
