Lesson One - Essay Writing

ASSIGNMENT (self-check - KEY for U1L1)

Open a new Word document. Label it E101U1L1surname 
In this document, answer the questions based on the literary essay notes, editing, rubric, and exemplars, as outlined below.

1. Describe the three parts of the introductory paragraph.
2. What is a thesis statement?
3. What is the main purpose of the body paragraphs?
4. What are the three things that a conclusion needs?
5. What are two of the restrictions placed on a literary essay?
6. What is one way that a quotation can be introduced into a paragraph in a literary essay?
7. What are the five categories in the CARL rubric on which you will be evaluated?
8. What is the topic of the essays in the CARL exemplars?
9. What are some of the writing resources available at the University of Calgary web site?
10. What link will you find useful at the OWL writing strategies web site?