Types of Writing
This type of writing tells a story with characters and events.
Answer: What is narrative writing?
Which is the stronger claim for an argumentative essay?
A. Middle schools should require school uniforms because they can reduce distractions and create a more focused learning environment for students.
B. Middle schools should encourage students to wear school uniforms because uniforms can help students stay focused and create a stronger sense of school community.
What is A? Middle schools should require school uniforms because they can reduce distractions and create a more focused learning environment for students.
The beginning of an essay is called the ______.
What is the introduction?
Finding information from books or websites is called ______.
What is research?
A sentence must have a subject and a ______.
What is a predicate?
This type of writing explains a topic using facts and details.
What is informative/explanatory writing?
Which is the stronger claim for an argumentative essay?
A. Schools should carefully review homework policies to make sure students have enough time for activities outside of school while still completing important practice at home.
B. Schools should limit homework because too much homework can cause stress and leave students with less time for sleep, family responsibilities, and extracurricular activities.
What is B?
The paragraph that restates your claim and wraps up the essay.
What is the conclusion?
A trustworthy source is called ______.
What is credible?
Correct use of capital letters and punctuation.
What are conventions?
This type of writing tries to convince the reader of something.
What is argumentative writing?
Which sentence is the best reasoning to connect evidence to the claim?
Claim: Schools should start later.
Evidence: Studies show that middle school students need more sleep for healthy brain development.
A. This evidence supports the claim because students who get enough sleep are more likely to stay focused and perform better academically throughout the school day.
B. This evidence supports the claim because students who get enough sleep are more likely to be awake and ready to learn when they arrive at school each morning.
What is A?
Words like “first,” “next,” and “finally.”
What are transitions?
Putting information into your own words.
What is paraphrasing?
A sentence that asks a question.
What is an interrogative sentence?
A student writes:
School uniforms can reduce distractions in the classroom. When students wear similar clothing, they may focus more on learning instead of comparing outfits. Uniforms can also help schools create a stronger sense of community.
Which type of writing is this?
A. Narrative
B. Informative/Explanatory
C. Argumentative
D. Personal Reflection
What is C. Argumentative?
Which evidence BEST supports the claim that students should have longer lunch periods?
A. A student survey showed that many students feel rushed during lunch and wish they had more time to finish eating and relax before class.
B. A school wellness report found that students who have enough time to eat lunch show fewer behavior problems and better focus in afternoon classes.
C. Teachers noticed that students with enough lunch time often return to class more prepared and ready to learn.
D. Lunch gives students an important chance to talk with friends and take a short break before afternoon classes begin again.
What is B? A school wellness report found that students who have enough time to eat lunch show fewer behavior problems in afternoon classes.
Which transition BEST fits this paragraph?
Students should spend time reading every night. Reading helps improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. ______, students who read often become stronger writers because they are exposed to better sentence structure and word choice.
A. For example
B. However
C. In addition
D. As a result
C: In addition
A student is researching whether schools should require uniforms.
Which source is MOST credible?
A. a parent’s opinion on writing about school dress codes
B. an article from a school district website explaining uniform policies and student behavior data
C. a student blog describing favorite school outfits
D. an online poll asking students if uniforms are annoying
What is B: an article from a school district website explaining uniform policies and student behavior data
Which revision best improves this sentence?
The hallway was loud before the game.
A. The hallway was really loud and noisy before the game.
B. Students filled the hallway with excited chatter, slamming lockers and shouting to friends before the game.
C. Before the game, the hallway was a loud place.
D. The game made the hallway noisy.
What is B? Students filled the hallway with excited chatter, slamming lockers and shouting to friends before the game.
A student writes:
The cafeteria was louder than usual as trays clattered and students rushed to find seats. Maya gripped her lunch tray tightly, scanning the room for her best friend. Suddenly, someone called her name from across the room, and she smiled with relief.
Which type of writing is this?
A. Narrative
B. Informative/Explanatory
C. Argumentative
D. Persuasive Essay
What is A: Narrative?
A student is writing an argumentative essay with the claim:
Middle schools should require community service hours for all students.
Which sentence is the strongest reasoning to connect the evidence to the claim?
Evidence: Studies show that students who participate in community service develop stronger responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
A. This evidence proves community service is a good way for students to spend time outside of school.
B. This evidence supports the claim because students who practice responsibility and teamwork through service are building important life skills that help them succeed in school and in the future.
C. This evidence shows that many students enjoy helping others in their community.
D. This evidence explains why some schools offer volunteer opportunities during the school year.
What is B?
Which transition BEST completes this paragraph?
School gardens help students learn responsibility by caring for plants each day. They also provide fresh vegetables for the cafeteria. ______, gardens can improve both student learning and school health.
A. As a result
B. In contrast
C. For instance
D. Meanwhile
What is A? As a result?
Which source would be MOST relevant for an argumentative essay about reducing homework in middle school?
A. a study about student stress levels and academic performance connected to homework
B. an article explaining the history of homework in the early 1900s
C. a teacher’s opinion about grading homework
D. a student discussion board about favorite school subjects
What is A? a study about student stress levels and academic performance connected to homework
Which sentence uses the BEST formal tone for an argumentative essay?
A. Kids need more recess because school can be exhausting.
B. Most students would say recess is the best time of the day.
C. Recess is awesome and helps kids chill out.
D. Students should have additional recess time because physical activity reduces stress.
What is D? Students should have additional recess time because physical activity reduces stress.