GLA Writing Skills and Composition Flashcards

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in a GLA writing task?

Answer: To state the central claim or argument that the entire essay will develop and support

A thesis statement presents the writer's main argument or position, giving the essay direction and a central claim for all body paragraphs to support.

Which organizational structure arranges events or steps in the order in which they occurred?

Answer: Chronological order

Chronological order organizes information from earliest to latest, making it ideal for narratives and process explanations.

What role does supporting evidence play in a GLA argumentative essay?

Answer: It provides specific facts, examples, or quotations that validate the writer's claims

Supporting evidence gives credibility to a writer's argument by showing concrete reasons why the claim is accurate or reasonable.

How should students effectively begin a body paragraph in a GLA essay response?

Answer: With a topic sentence that states the paragraph's main point and connects it to the thesis

A topic sentence opens a body paragraph by introducing its specific supporting point and showing how it relates to the essay's overall argument.

What is the function of a concluding sentence at the end of a body paragraph in a GLA essay?

Answer: To wrap up the paragraph's point and connect it back to the broader argument

A concluding sentence closes the paragraph by reinforcing how the evidence presented supports the overall thesis.

Which type of essay requires the writer to present and evaluate multiple perspectives on a debatable topic?

Answer: Argumentative or analytical essay

Argumentative and analytical essays require writers to examine different viewpoints and use evidence to support or refute a debatable claim.