Category A
Name the first thing you will type on the first line if writing a story.
Title
Name they type of sentence that grabs your reader's attention and should be in all of your writing.
grabber
How many lines should you write, before going back to reread? (then continue to write)
3 to 5
What does it mean to "find evidence"?
To find support or details from the article.
What is the A in ARMS? Give an example, too.
Add vocabulary, adjectives, adverbs, etc.
What is the first box for in your four square if writing an opinion?
To state the opinion and provide a background about what you are writing about.
Even though we will not color code the SBA test, what is one color you should be thinking about using and what does it stand for?
answers vary
What is the last paragraph in a story or narrative?
satisfying conclusion
What does O-RE-O stand for?
Opinion
Reason/Evidence
Reason/Evidence
Opinion: state it in a different way
Which genre is focused on fact?
informational
What are 2 things should you use from the sources IN your writing piece?
vocabulary
facts or events
title or name of the author
What can you use to make sure your words are spelled right?
the source
third grade words
dictionary
What is 1 things you should do or push before you click on the "next arrow" to go on to part 2?
The save button.
Check your work.
What is something you should not do during the SBA without raising your hand?
answers vary
What is a prompt?
Directions for writing that you must follow in order to pass the test.
What 3 story elements should you introduce in the first paragraph of a story? (besides the grabber)
Interesting characters
Detailed Setting
Perplexing Problem
What should the middle of story (paragraph 2 and 3) have?
Attempts at solving the problem or encounters with certain places or characters
Transitions to events
What does it mean to summarize?
To write the main ideas and most important details.
Where does the periods go in these sentences:The bear moved slowly but couldn't find the cave he was searching for shelter and the sun was going down soon
The bear moved slowly but couldn't find the cave. He was searching for shelter and the sun was going down soon.
What does IN-F-F-E stand for
Introduction
Facts paragraph 1
Facts paragraph 2
Ending or conclusion
Name three different transitions besides first, then, or next.
varies
How many sentences with dialogue (talking with quotations) should you use (maximum) when writing a story, per paragraph?
2
Give an example of a simile
____as a___
Name all parts of CUPS
capitalize
usage (verbs)
punctuation in the right place
spelling
If given two sources, how many of them should you use or refer to, in your writing for the test?
BOTH