Writing Genres
In which writing genre would you provide facts, explanations, and details about a specific topic to educate your readers?
Informative essay (100)
Which part of the C.U.P.S. acronym for editing focuses on ensuring that every sentence begins with a capital letter where necessary?
Capitalization (100)
When using R.A.C.E., what does it mean to "Restate the question"?
Restating the question involves rewriting or summarizing the question prompt in your own words to ensure clarity. (100)
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "He's as strong as an ox"?
Simile (100)
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief or viewpoint that may vary from person to person and cannot be proven true or false. (100)
What state does Mrs. L live in?
What is Utah?
(100)
What type of writing involves expressing gratitude in a warm and casual manner, perhaps even sharing personal anecdotes, to thank someone for a quirky or unusual gift while maintaining respect and friendliness?
Writing a friendly letter (200)
In the revision process, what does the "R" represent in the A.R.M.S. acronym?
Remove (unneeded words or sentences) (200)
DAILY DOUBLE!!
In the R.A.C.E. strategy, what does it mean to "Cite evidence" and why is it so important?
200 points for what does it mean & 200 for why!
*offering specific examples, quotes, or references from the text to bolster your answer.
It's crucial to acknowledge the original sources to give credit where it's due. (200)
In the sentence "The tree branches reached out with its fingers," what type of figurative language is used to describe the branches?
Metaphor (200)
What is the purpose of a "hook" in an introduction paragraph?
To grab the reader's attention and make them interested in reading the rest of the essay. (200)
Where did Mrs. L go to school?
University of Utah and Southern Utah University (you just need to say one)
(200)
When you express your personal beliefs and provide reasons to support your viewpoint, what type of writing genre are you practicing?
Opinion writing (300)
Which part of the C.U.P.S. acronym for editing emphasizes checking for correct grammar, such as subject-verb agreement and proper word choice?
Usage (300)
Which step of the R.A.C.E. strategy requires directly responding to the prompt?
Answer the question (300)
In the phrase "The stars danced in the night sky," what type of figurative language is used to describe the movement of the stars?
Personification (300)
What tool can help organize ideas and information in a visual way before you begin writing?
What is a graphic organizer? (300)
Name one other class or club that Mrs. L teaches?
Creative Tech (Beginning & Intermediate)
Cooking Club (breakfast, brunch, lunch, soup)
Book Club (Fablehaven)
Writer's Workshop (2 other classes)
You just need to say 1!
(300)
What type of writing genre involves creating a made-up story with characters, settings, and events that are not real?
Fictional narrative (400)
DAILY DOUBLE!!
What does the acronym C.U.P.S. stand for in the context of editing and revising? (200 points for each correct letter!)
C - Capitalization
U - Usage
P - Punctuation
S - Spelling
(200 points for each correct letter!) DAILY DOUBLE
What is the purpose of "Explaining your answer" in the R.A.C.E. strategy?
Explaining your answer involves providing reasoning or analysis to clarify how your evidence supports your response. (400)
What figurative language is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?
Hyperbole? (400)
What does each paragraph do in a 5-paragraph essay?
1 - IntroductionParagraph
2, 3, 4 - Body Paragraphs
5 - Conclusion Paragraph
(400)
How many kids does Mrs. L have?
FIVE
(400)
What type of writing genre involves summarizing the main events of a story in your own words?
Retell a story (500)
What does each letter of A.R.M.S. to revise stand for? (Each letter is worth 125 points!)
A - Add
R - Remove
M - Move
S - Substitute
(Each letter is worth 125 points! - total possible 500)
What does the acronym R.A.C.E. stand for when used in constructed response writing? (Each letter is worth 125 points!)
R - Restate the question
A - Answer the question
C - Cite evidence
E - Explain your answer
(Each letter is worth 125 points! total 500 points!)
When an author says "The car’s tires squealed as it raced around the corner," what type of figurative language is being used to describe the sound of thunder?
Onomatopoeia (500)
DAILY DOUBLE!!
What are the 4 main elements of a plot in a story, in order? (250 points for each correct element!)
The parts of a plot are: Conflict (the problem), Rising Action (events building tension), Climax (the turning point), and Falling Action/Resolution (the solution to the problem).
(250 points for 4 correct elements! - total 1000 points)
How many years has Mrs L. been teaching total?
25 years!
(500)