Writing Characteristics
As you read each source on the ILEARN summative performance task you should __________ any information that can help you answer the prompt.
highlight
A guide or checklist that tells you exactly what to include in your writing.
rubric
The purpose of persuasive writing is to ______ your reader to think, believe, or feel the same way about something as you do.
persuade
The purpose of narrative writing is to ______ your reader with a story!
entertain
The purpose of informative writing is to ______ your reader about facts and information on a given topic.
inform
If you are unsure of what you are supposed to write about on the ILEARN summative performance task, you should go back and reread the _____________.
prompt
To tell your reader where you found your information.
Typically, you will see words like, "In source 1 it stated" or "Something interesting I learned from source 2 is".
cite
Name one type of persuasive writing.
Example answers: opinion columns, book and movie reviews, blogs, letters to the editor, advertisements, commercials
Name one type of narrative writing.
Example answers: novels, long or short fictional stories, biographies or autobiographies, folktales, fables, tall tales, fairy tales, personal narratives
Name one type of informative writing.
Example answers: news stories, science and history articles, travel guides, health tips, brochures, textbooks, websites
On the ILEARN performance task research question, you can earn a total of 2 points for ____________.
connecting your 1-2 paragraph response to EACH source
To tell more by adding details, information, or explanations.
elaborate
In a persuasive essay, the introduction paragraph states the _____ and clearly shares the writer’s _____ of what they think or believe about the topic.
topic, opinion
In a narrative essay, the introduction paragraph introduces the _____ and _____.
characters, setting
In an informative essay, the introduction paragraph provides a _____, _____ information, and _____ statement.
hook, background, topic
Share how you can use your scrap paper to answer question 1 (research) and question 2 (essay) on the ILEARN performance task.
Example answer:
I can use my scrap paper to sort information from source 1 and 2 for the research question since citing source evidence is so important. I can use my scrap paper to create a 4-square organizer for my essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Taking someone else's ideas or words and rewriting them in your own words.
The body paragraphs of a persuasive essay include _____ and _____ to support the writer’s opinion. Each should be strong and clearly explained.
reasons, examples
The body paragraphs of a narrative tell what happened in order (use _____ like first, then, next, after that). Add details and description. Include _____ (talking).
transition words, dialogue
The body paragraphs of an informative essay include _____, _____, and _____ that explain the topic and reference the source.
facts, definitions, details
On the ILEARN performance task essay question, you can earn a total of _____ points. Record the breakdown of points per section:
Organization: ___ points
Evidence/Elaboration: ___ points
Conventions: ___ points
Total: 10 points
Organization: 4 points
Evidence/Elaboration: 4 points
Conventions: 2 points
A piece of information, fact, or quote that is used to support or prove an idea, opinion, or answer.
evidence
The conclusion of a persuasive essay restates the _____ and gives a final _____ or call to action, encouraging the reader to do something.
opinion, thought
The conclusion of a narrative essay _____ the story by showing how the character _____ at the end. This gives the story a satisfying ending for your reader.
wraps up, feels
The conclusion of an informative essay restates the _____, summarizes the key _____ shared in the essay, and ends with a _____ sentence.
topic, facts, wrap-up