Writing Process
This acronym helps when you are editing your writing. Bonus!
What is CUPS?
This is how we describe who the narrator is in a text. Bonus!
What is point of view?
Name 3 strategies for reading a writing prompt.
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This word describes an essay with more than one paragraph.
What is multi-paragraph?
This acronym helps when you are revising the content of your writing. Bonus!
This type of writing focuses on stories. It is not tested in 5th grade.
What is narrative writing?
Describe the type of writing and how you would respond to the prompt.
What qualities do you think a person must have to help countries - or everyday people - make peace? Do you have suggestions for solving conflicts without yelling or fighting? Write a multi-paragraph response.
Name the three things needed to quote the text.
What is use quotations, copy the text exactly, and state where you got it from?
This is used to organize thoughts and ideas before you start writing. Any type is good for planning.
What is a graphic organizer?
This type of writing focuses on sharing information on a topic.
Describe the type of writing and how you would respond to the prompt.
March in America is known as Women's History Month, a time to recognize the many contributions of women in US history and culture. Write a multi-paragraph essay about one American woman that you think has contributed the most to US history and culture.
Opinion
This resource that is built into the test allows you to check spelling, definitions, and parts of speech.
What is a dictionary?
Most writing prompts come with one or two passages to read. Name 3 strategies for reading a passage on a writing test.
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This type of writing describes what someone believes and why.
What is opinion writing?
Describe the type of writing and how you would respond to the prompt.
Imagine there is a chemical company polluting the water in your neighborhood. Write a multi-paragraph letter to the head of the company urging the company to stop polluting.
Opinion
This resource that is built into the test allows you to look for similar words.
What is a thesaurus?