Persuasive Writing
Informative Writing
Mechanics
Test Taking Strategies
R.A.C.E
100

The writer’s position on an issue or problem.  It is also the first part of a persuasive thesis statement.

What is (a) claim
100

To identify the similarities and differences of two or

more subjects. (2 words)

What is compare and contrast
100
Mechanics covers the writers ability to spell and capitalize words correctly, and use proper ___________.
What is punctuation
100
True or False: You should get at least 8 hours of sleep before the test.
True
100
What is the first thing you should do when answering a prompt using the RACE formula?
Restate the question
200
Claim, reason 1 to support your claim, counterargument, reason 2 to support your claim is the formula for a persuasive ____________.
What is thesis
200

The arrangement of events by their order of occurrence is known as ___________ order.

What is chronological
200
Name these punctuation marks

:)

What are colon, parenthesis
200
When reading a passage, if a quote or piece of information seems important, what tool should you use to identify it?
What is the highlighter tool
200
What does the A in RACE stand for?
What is "answer the question"
300
The opposing viewpoint is known as the...
What is counterargument
300

Which topic would fit under the informative writing category: How to make a PB&J sandwich or Why peanut butter is better than jelly?

How to make a PB&J sandwich
300
What punctuation is missing from this sentence

"Look out" exclaimed Jon.

what is !
300
What should you look at before beginning a reading passage on the test?
What are the questions
300
What letter in the RACE formula stands for where you include information from the text?
What is C
400
Quotes, examples, anecdotes, and statistics are types of _______________ that can be used to support your argument.
What is evidence
400

Words that help a reader progress from one idea to the next, such as first, next, finally, are known as...

What are transitions 
400
Types of nouns that should be capitalized.
What are proper nouns
400
When answering a written response question, what should you do before turning it in?
What is proofread
400
If you cite two pieces of evidence in your answer, how many explanations should you have?
What are 2
500
Allegory, repetition, parallel structure, and questions are types of ________________ devices.
What are "rhetorical"
500

The method of narration used in a short story, novel, narrative poem, or work of nonfiction. You shouldn't use first person of this in your written answers.

What is point of view
500
After which word in this sentence is a comma needed:

My daughter loves Pokemon Power Rangers and Yoshi.

What is Pokemon
500
No matter what happens, how frustrated or tired you may be, above all else, be sure to _____________ the test!
What is finish
500

A brief account of an interesting incident or event that is usually intended to entertain or make a point and can be used as evidence or an attention getter.

What is an anecdote
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