Vocabulary
Structure? Who?
Evidence Schmevidence
Essays? Wait what?
Elaborate This!
100
This action is when you take a direct quote and put it all in your own words.
What is to Paraphrase?
100
What are the 3 main things that should be included with any introduction paragraph?
What are the Hook, Bridge, and Thesis?
100
When reading a new source, this step should be completed first before any other step in the research/writing/essay process. (hint: Three letters)
What is the ATP?
100
Name the two different types of Expository Writing.
What are Informative and Explanatory?
100
When evidence is provided, the next step is to write what the evidence means and why it matters. Name the writing strategy.
What is Elaboration?
OR
What is to Elaborate?
200
To give an educated guess or implication based on what is seen and what you know.
What is to Infer?
200
When writing the Performance Task (Essay) part of the CAASPP, failing to include the introduction and conclusion paragraphs will deduct (minus) what percentage from your essay?
What is at least 30%?
200
"When I was finished with my doctor’s appointment, I made my way to the lobby. My mom was going to pick me up, but knowing how she was always late, I realized I had some time to spare. I took a seat in the lobby and smiled politely at the three elderly people sitting near me. There were two women and an old man. Then, I dug into my backpack for my library book. Soon, one of the women and the man left. It was just me and the beautiful gray-haired woman in the lobby."
Based on the information in the above passage, where do you think the narrator was?
What is the lobby of a doctor's office?
(The lobby was mentioned many times and specifics will matter for testing. I will give points to whoever has the lobby and the doctor's office.)
200
Encyclopedias, newspaper articles, magazine articles, textbooks, brochures, pamphlets, or interviews are all examples of what type of Expository writing?
What is Informative?
200
Name 3 Modes of Development. (We talked a bunch about this and elaboration.)
(Any 3 of these)
What are: Definition, Classification, Compare/Contrast, Cause and Effect, Narration, Process Analysis, or Explain.
300
Something that is stated directly and is easy to figure out. (It's on the surface of the text.)
What is Explicit?
300
The two key elements that every body paragraph should include.
What are a topic sentence and supporting details (evidence and elaboration)?
300
Which line in "The Mountain and the Squirrel" told the reader that the squirrel recognizes everyone has a different talent?
What is:
-Talents differ, all is well and wisely / put
OR
-But all sorts of things and weather / Must be taken in together
300
When writing your argumentative essays, one of your body paragraphs should include what topic? (Only argumentative essays have this)
What is the counter-claim? (Opposite view or something similar counts)
300
Read the evidence below:
"(Say) According to the CDC, teenagers need at least eight hours of sleep per night for optimal health, yet only 30% of students report getting enough sleep."
Prompt:
In 1–2 sentences, elaborate on how this evidence supports the argument that schools should start later. (Say, Mean, Matter)
Good Example (Whoever is closest to this response will get the points. )
What is: "(Mean) Most students are not getting the sleep they need, which can lead to poor focus, lower grades, and health problems. (Matter) Starting school later would help teenagers meet the recommended amount of sleep and perform better."
400
A statement or claim that has supporting reasons that gives the reader a better idea of what the rest of the essay will be about.
What is a Thesis?
400
During the Performance Task (essay) part of CAASPP, failing to provide any evidence AND elaboration in your body paragraphs will deduct (minus) what percentage?
What is at least 30-40%?
400
"According to a study by the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers who get at least eight hours of sleep each night perform better academically and report higher levels of happiness compared to those who get less sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation in adolescents has been linked to increased rates of anxiety and depression. Experts suggest that shifting school start times by just one hour could dramatically improve students’ mental health and academic success."
Which piece of evidence from the excerpt would best support an argument that schools should start later in the morning?
What is "teenagers who get at least eight hours of sleep perform better academically and report higher levels of happiness"?
400
Fix this! (Correctly rewrite these sentences. 10 errors to find.)
good writers always revise there essays carefuly they check for grammer mistakes spelling errors and unclear Ideas before submiting there work
What is:
Good writers always revise their essays carefully. They check for grammar mistakes, spelling errors, and unclear ideas before submitting their work.
400
Read the evidence below:
"(SAY) Students who participate in daily physical activity have been shown to retain new information better and manage academic stress more effectively, according to a study from the University of Michigan."
Prompt:
In 2–3 sentences, elaborate on why physical activity might lead to better academic performance. (Say, Mean, Matter)
Good Example, whoever's closest gets the point.
"(MEAN) Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, which can help students concentrate and remember information more easily. It also helps reduce stress levels, making students more mentally prepared to learn. (MATTER) This shows that physical education is not a distraction from learning but actually supports it."
500
To observe, look and break down a text in order to bring out the essential elements or structural aspects.
What is: to Analyze / Analysis (Either works)
500
Describe three important parts of a conclusion paragraph in an argumentative or expository essay.
What are:
Restating the thesis in a new way,
Summarizing the main points, and
Ending with a final thought, insight, or call to action?
500
"Research from the American Psychological Association shows that students who engage in daily physical activity demonstrate improved memory retention and problem-solving skills. However, many schools have reduced recess and physical education time to make room for additional academic instruction. A 2019 study from Stanford University found that students with limited physical activity breaks showed higher levels of stress and lower standardized test scores over time."
Which two pieces of evidence from the excerpt best support an argument that schools should prioritize physical education during the school day?
What are:
"Students who engage in daily physical activity demonstrate improved memory retention and problem-solving skills,"
and
"Students with limited physical activity breaks showed higher levels of stress and lower standardized test scores over time"?
500
DAILY DOUBLE: 2x the points.
Unlike argumentative essays, expository essays avoid doing this with the information they present.
What is taking a side or forming an argument? (Opposing claims, opinions or something similar will be fine)
500
DAILY DOUBLE - 2x the point value.
Read the evidence below:
"A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that students who eat a nutritious breakfast daily perform better on memory tests and have faster problem-solving skills than those who skip breakfast."
Prompt:
In 3 sentences, elaborate on how this evidence supports the argument that schools should provide free breakfast programs for all students.
(Be sure to explain the MEAN and MATTER and how it connects to academic success.)
Good Example, who ever is closest will get the points.
What is:
"(MEAN) Providing free breakfast ensures that all students, regardless of their financial situation, have the opportunity to fuel their brains for learning. Students who are well-fed can remember information more easily and solve problems more quickly, leading to better academic performance. (MATTER) Without access to nutritious meals, some students may be unfairly disadvantaged in the classroom. Offering free breakfast can help level the playing field and support every student's success."