Writing Concepts
Name the type of writing you will be doing on the written portion of the test.
a. Blended
b. Branded
c. Boundary
a. Blended
The sky was as blue as the ocean
Simile
I forgot my backpack this morning on my way to school, so I had to turn around and drive back to my house and get it.
First Person
After writing your name on the test, what is the first thing you should do?
Read all of the directions / Listen to the directions carefully.
True or False: Using blended writing lets you use your imagination.
TRUE!
My backpack weighs more than an elephant
Hyperbole
Bob was happy that he got an A on his history test but Kevin was nervous that his parents would be mad at him since he got a D- on his history test.
3rd person omniscient
If the question tells you to "select all that apply," how many answers should you choose?
a. All of the answers
b. More than one answer
c. At least 3 answers
b. More than 1 answer
True or False: When starting the reading passages, read through the questions first, so you can read with purpose.
TRUE!
The bright fluffy snow was drifting across the cold winter sky.
Imagery
In the afternoon, Sarah and Jess wait for me by the bus, but I don't feel like riding the bus today.
First Person
How many days will the test last?
2 days
How many sources should you get text evidence from?
At least 2
The quiet grey goose got stuck in the muddy pond
Alliteration
As Joe entered the classroom, all of the students stopped to stare at him. He was wondering what was going on, but no one said anything. His face started turning red with fear as he realized he walked into the wrong classroom. He felts so embarrassed.
3rd person Limited
When completing the written portion of the test, what is the minimum number of paragraphs you should write?
At least 4
Which one is NOT one of the 3 parts of Blended Writing?
a. Expository
b. Argument
c. Narrative
d. Exploratory
What is the "tone" of a text
The way the speaker feels about the text
Kate was so happy when she found out they were serving cheese pizza in the lunchroom today. She saw her friends in line and as they waved for her to join them she thought that today would be an exceptionally great day at school.
3rd person Limited
What do the letters EOC stand for?
End Of Course ... assessment