CAASPP Review: Writing

What is the definition of audience?

• the readers that the text is intended for

• a group of people listening at a concert

• anyone who is reading the text

• the reason the text is written

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the definition of purpose?

• the meaning of life

• a Justin Bieber album

• the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)

• the reader the text is intended for

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

It's important to know the audience because... (select all that apply)

• the writer should match the argument to the audience

• the writer should match the formality of their writing to the audience

• the writer should make sure they are always entertaining their audience

• the writer should match the purpose of their writing to the audience

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.4

CCSS.W.8.5

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE).What does narrative writing do?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3A

CCSS.W.6.3B

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE). What does argumentative writing do?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE). What does explanatory writing do?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the audience / purpose of this text: An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.

• students / entertain

• doctors / inform

• babies / persuade

• teachers / inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

• argument
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

• support
• claim
• evidence
• counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B