Which Type of Writing Is It?
What is the format?
Reading Passages -
MC and OE
Parts of an Essay
Miscellaneous
100
After weeks of preparation, Ella proudly handed in a history report. Her best friend in the same class copied a report from the Internet. When the graded papers were returned, Ella received a C+ while her friend received an A. Write a story about how Ella might deal with this situation.
What is speculative/narrative.
100
What format do you follow for an open ended?
What is ACE.
100
True or False: When given a reading passage, the first thing you should do is read the questions.
What is true
100
What are different ways to write an attention grabber?
What is question, simile, metaphor, surprising fact, statistic, or quotation.
100
True or False: It is okay to use "I" in persuasive writing.
What is false
200
10. Isaac Asimov became a popular science fiction writer. • Based on the article, identify one reason why Asimov’s stories were popular. • Based on the article, would scientists be interested in reading Asimov’s science fiction stories? Explain. Use specific information from the selection and any additional insight to support your response. Write your answer in your answer folder.
What is open ended
200
What are the key elements to remember when writing a story?
What is characters - focus on one or two dialogue - each time a person "speaks" it should be a new paragraph conflict - problem climax - most suspenseful moment for the characters solution - how was the problem solved
200
If an open ended question has two bullet points with questions, at least how long should your response be?
What is two paragraphs
200
What is a thesis? Which types of writing have a thesis?
What is thesis - a sentence at the end of the introduction that tells the reader what the essay is about (their three reasons) persuasive and explanatory
200
How long should an open ended response be?
What is an open ended response should have the same number of paragraphs as there are bullet points.
300
WRITING SITUATION Educational researchers claim that student learning will improve if all printed textbooks are replaced with electronic textbooks, known as e-textbooks. Based on the researcher’s findings, students in your school will be issued an e-textbook reader, which is a device that displays electronic books. WRITING TASK Write an essay either supporting or opposing the claim that student learning will improve in your school if all student textbooks are replaced with electronic reading books, known as e-readers. Use your knowledge of books, history, science, current events, or your own experience or observation to develop your essay. Be sure to include reasons, facts, examples, and other evidence to support your position.
What is persuasive
300
How many paragraphs should be in an explanatory essay about a topic?
What is five paragraphs
300
What are some reading strategies that can help you on the test?
What is read the questions first, mark up the passage, reread the passage, cross out answers you know are wrong, skip questions you are unsure of (and go back to them), and double check your answers.
300
What is a call to action? Give an example.
What is when the writer ends a persuasive essay by asking the reader to do something. An example could be "Please consider changing the dress code so that students do not have to wear uniforms. Everyone at school will thank you."
300
How many paragraphs should a quote response be?
What is three (at least!)
400
Anne Frank once said, “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Think about what Anne Frank is saying regarding how people can improve the world around them. Write an essay about how people can improve the world around them. Use your knowledge of books, history, science, current events, or your own experience or observation to develop your essay. Be sure to include reasons, facts, and examples to support your explanation.
What is explanatory or quote response
400
What is the format for a persuasive essay?
What is introduction (attention grabber, transitional bridge, background information, thesis) body paragraphs (focus on one main idea from your thesis in each body paragraph) conclusion (restate thesis, summarize information, call to action)
400
What types of evidence can you use for support in your open ended?
What is quotations (from the reading passage), paraphrasing information, comparisons, analogies and connections.
400
How do you end a persuasive essay?
What is restating the thesis and giving a call to action
400
What is a counter argument? When is it used?
What is when the writer disproves an argument that someone with a differing opinion would have. It is used in an argumentative essay.
500
What word may help you decide you need to write a persuasive, explanatory, narrative, or open ended?
What is letter, opinion (persuasive) quote, discuss, explain (explanatory) story (narrative) from the passage (open ended)
500
What is the format for a quote response essay?
What is paragraph one - explain the quote in detail paragraph two - connect the quote to a book/movie/history/current event paragraph three - connect the quote to your life
500
What format should you use when writing an open ended? Describe each step.
What is ACE. A - Answer the question (and restate). C - Cite evidence. E - Explain your evidence.
500
Give a thesis for the following prompt: students should use iPads instead of textbooks.
What is Many people feel students should have iPads instead of textbooks because they are easier to carry, have more accurate information and can be used to engage students in learning.
500
What should you do before you begin writing any longer writing piece (persuasive, explanatory, narrative)? How can you do this?
What is prewrite. You can prewrite by making a list, web or plot line.
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