Metacognitive Markers/Writing Process
Constructed Responses
Informational Writing
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
100

What does this symbol stand for: ?

A Question

100

What should the beginning of a constructed response start with?

A topic sentence.

100

True or False: I can use my personal opinion when writing an informational essay.

FALSE

100

What components make up the claim?

Main idea (subject), position, reasons.

100

The perspective in which a story is written is called what?

Point of View. 

200

What is the first step to the writing process?

The first step of the writing process is brainstorming/creating an outline. 

200

A constructed response should be approximately how many sentences?

Approximately 5-7 sentences. 

200

What is the purpose of explanatory essays?

To explain a topic to the reader; to inform the reader

200

True or False: Logos is the appeal of logic.

This is true. 

200

(7th) What is the difference between tone, mood, and voice?


(6th) What is mood?

Tone - the writer/speaker's attitude towards something

Mood - the way the writing makes the author feel

Voice - the speaker's personality

300

What should you always establish before reading a passage/text?

A purpose for reading.

300

What does it mean to paraphrase?

To write something in your own words while maintain the same ideas. 

300

True or False: The following structure is incorrect.

Body Paragraph 2:

-Topic sentence (point 2), evidence, commentary, transition


False; this structure is correct. 
300

What is the purpose of asking a rhetorical question?

To offer the reader something to think about. 

300

How might an author foreshadow an event in the novel?

By leaving the reader hint/clues indicating that something happen in the future. 

400

Reviewing a draft for any grammatical issues is considered: A) Revising / B) Editing

B) Editing


- Revising occurs when one adjusts a draft for syntactical errors such as adding in or taking out information, reviewing information, structure, organizations, etc

400

Borrowing someone's words directly to use them in your own writing is call what?

To quote; direct quoting

400

How should you format the conclusion?

1. Restate the thesis in a new way

2. Summarize main points

3. Final statement

400

Answering in a full and complete sentence, what is the purpose of writing an argumentative essay?

The purpose of writing an argumentative essay it to convince someone of something, using facts and evidence.

400

What are the four (4) types of conflict? Identify if they are internal or external. 

- Man vs Man (EX)

- Man vs Self (IN)

-Man vs Society (EX)

- Man vs nature (EX)

500

(7th Grade) What does SOAPStone stand for?


(6th Grade) What does R.A.F.T stand for?

(7) Subject, Objective, Audience, Purpose, Speaker, Tone

(6) Role, Audience, Format, Topic

500

(7 Grade) In academic essays, _____A______ information to its _____B_____ adds credibility by showing your reader where the information is coming from.

(6th Grade) Plagiarism is ________

(7) In academic essays, connecting information to its source adds credibility by showing your reader where the information is coming from.


(6) Plagiarism is when you copy someone's work or ideas without giving them credit; stealing one's ideas or work

500

(7th) What is a thesis statement and where is it found in the essay?


(6th) What does the topic sentence establish?

(7) A thesis statement is the controlling idea of the entire essay, and is found at the end of the introduction paragraph. 


(6) The topic sentences establishes what the writing topic will focus on. 

500

What is the different between ethos and pathos?

Ethos - moral appeal (aka right vs wrong)

Pathos - emotional appeal

500

What is theme?

(6th Grade) Bonus points: Write a thematic statement

Theme is the central message the author wants to convey to his/her readers.