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Persuasive/Argument
Explanatory
Narrative
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What are the two types of questions you will be asked with a reading passage?
What is multiple choice and open ended questions
100
What is the MINIMUM number of paragraphs you should write for a writing prompt?
What is THREE paragraphs.
100
How many paragraphs should your persuasive essay be?
What is 5 paragraphs
100
How many paragraphs should your explanatory essay be?
What is THREE or FOUR
100
What should the FIRST SENTENCE of your narrative essay be?
What is a HOOK
200
What is the FIRST thing you should do when you begin the reading passage and questions section of the NJ ASK?
What is read the questions first!
200
Name the three types of writing prompts that you might see on the NJASK?
What are Narrative, Explanatory, Persuasive (Argument)
200
What belongs in the FIRST paragraph of your persuasive essay? (Name 2 things)
What is HOOK, EXPLAIN ISSUE, THESIS
200
Name the TWO types of Explanatory prompts.
What is QUOTE or SITUATION
200
Name TWO types of hooks you can use for a narrative (or any other type) of essay.
What is Question; Sound Effect; Quote; Dialogue; Vivid Description
300
What is one reading strategy you can use to help you answer the multiple choice questions with a reading passage?
What is underline important information as you read; eliminate wrong answers; look back in the text; read the questions first; answer the questions you know first; do not leave any questions blank
300
How many reasons and examples should you have in your persuasive essay?
What is THREE.
300
You are asked to write a letter to your principal about whether or not you agree with the school day being extended for one hour. Give THREE reasons to support your opinion on this issue.
What is - answers vary
300
You are given the following prompt: "Treat others how you want to be treated." Write an essay about what this quote means to you. Be sure to use details and examples to support your ideas. - Make TWO connections to this quote that you can use in your essay.
What is - answers vary.
300
Give an example of a key word or phrase that tells you it is a NARRATIVE prompt.
What is -Write a story about... -Tell about a time when... -A story about YOU
400
What are the TWO types of text that the reading passage can be?
What is FICTION or NONFICTION
400
Why should you brainstorm before you begin writing your essay? Name one way you can brainstorm information and plan your essay?
What is -It helps you to plan and organize your ideas so that you know exactly what to write. -graphic organizer; web; list; jot down ideas
400
What do you write in the CONCLUSION paragraph of a persuasive essay?
What is Restate the thesis; close with a bang!
400
You have the chance to go on vacation to any place you would like for free. Explain where you would choose to go on vacation and what you would do there. -How do you know this is an Explanatory Essay, and how long should it be?
What is the prompt says EXPLAIN and gives you a situation to respond to. It should be 3-4 paragraphs.
400
You just found $100 on the sidewalk. Write a story about what you would do with the money. Be sure to use details and examples. How do you know this is a narrative prompt?
What is: -It says, "write a story about..." -It is about YOU
500
What are TWO TYPES of multiple choice questions that you will have to answer on the NJASK?
What are: Right There Author's Purpose Vocabulary Inference Main Idea
500
Before you begin brainstorming or writing for a writing prompt, you must determine what type of prompt it is. How do you know which type of prompt a writing task is? Give an example.
What is - You look for key words or information that tell you what type of prompt it is. Examples - vary.
500
You are asked to write an essay on the topic of children under the age of 13 being allowed to buy violent video games. Choose your position and give three reasons that support your opinion on this issue.
What is - answers vary.
500
What types of features can you add to your writing to make it more interesting and receive a higher score?
What is simile; metaphor; quotes; dialogue; strong vocabulary; different types of sentences
500
Everyone has something that they are afraid of. Tell about a time when you were really scared for one reason or another. Use details and examples to describe why you were scared and what happened. -How do you know this is a Narrative prompt? -How many paragraphs should you write?
What is -"Tell about a time when..." -all about YOU -at least 3 paragraphs.