Prewriting Power
Informative / Expository Writing
Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Writing Techniques
100

What is prewriting?

What is the planning stage before writing ?

100

What is the purpose of informative/ expository writing?

what is to explain or teach something?

100

What is a narrative?

what is tells a story?

100

What is a claim?

What is the writer's position / opinion?

100

What is a transition word and give example.

what are words that connect ideas (first, next, however)?

200

Name one prewriting strategy

what is Brainstorming, outlining, or using graphic organizers?

200

Name one text feature often used in informative / expository texts. 

What is a heading, diagram, chart, or sub heading?

200

Name one element of a narrative. 

What is plot, setting, characters? 

200

What supports a claim?

what is evidence from the text?

200

What is revising?

what is improving ideas and structure?

300

Why is prewriting important?

what is it helps organize ideas before writing?

300

What should NOT be included in informative writing?

What is personal opinions?

300

What is dialogue?

What are characters speaking ?

300

What is a counterclaim?

What is what the other side believes?

300

What is editing?

what is fixing grammar, spelling, punctuation?

400

What should you identify before writing?

what is the type of prompt (narrative, argumentative, or informative/expository) ?

400

What should be in the introduction of an informative essay? 

What is a thesis statement?
400

Why do authors use descriptive details?

What is to help readers visualize/ (show don't tell)?

400

Why include a counterclaim?

what is to  show both sides and strengthen argument?

400

What makes a strong conclusion?

what wraps up ideas and restates main points?

500

What do you do your prewrite on? 

What is scratch paper?

500

What should be quoted and elaborated on in an informative essay?

What is text evidence?

500

What is the purpose of a climax?

what is the most exciting part of a story?

500

What makes evidence strong?

What is it is from reliable sources and supports your claim?

500

What should you do BEFORE you submit your ATLAS Writing Test?

What is read it to yourself, revise, edit, and fix any errors?

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