Writing: Text Types/Purposes & Lang. in Writ.

A student is writing a story for class. The student needs to introduce the main character in the story. Which sentence best introduces the main character, Layla?

• "We're out of apples!" Layla complained to her mother.

• Layla's mother suggested that they go apple picking the next weekend.

• Ever since she was a little girl, Layla had loved the sweet smell of fresh-baked apple tarts.

• Layla was so excited that she could hardly wait until the weekend to go apple picking at the orchard.

Brayden is writing about crystals for class. He wants to choose the word with the clearest meaning. Read the sentences from the report and choose the word that best completes the last sentence.

Certain liquids form solid crystals when they are allowed to cool slowly. Some crystals are rare and are used to make rings and necklaces. Other types of crystals, such as salt and sugar, are more __________ used by people every day.

• commonly

• properly

• reasonably

• occasionally

Jayden is writing notes for science class. He wants to make sure his meaning is clear. Read the sentence from his notes and choose the word that best replaces the underlined word to complete the sentence.

Today in science class, we learned that volcanic explosions can be caused over time by the movement of plates beneath Earth's cover.

• border

• level

• jacket

• surface

Sheena is writing a short report about her favorite game for class. She wants to make sure that all of her sentences support her opinion. Read the paragraph from the report and choose the sentence that does not support the underlined opinion.

My favorite game to play at recess is kickball. It is my favorite game for many reasons. First, only a large, bouncy ball is needed, so we can play almost anywhere. We also get to run after sitting at desks all morning. I like running, but once I fell down and hurt my knee when chasing the ball. Finally, all of my friends can play together as a team, which makes the game more fun.

• First, only a large, bouncy ball is needed, so we can play almost anywhere.

• Finally, all of my friends can play together as a team, which makes the game more fun.

• I like running, but once I fell down and hurt my knee when chasing the ball.

• We also get to run after sitting at desks all morning.

Which sentence uses correct grammar?

• Jimmy is taller than his brother Troy.

• Jimmy is tall than his brother Troy.

• Jimmy is more taller than his brother Troy.

• Jimmy is most tall than his brother Troy.

Juanita is writing a story for class. She needs to add dialogue to her story. Read the paragraph from her story and choose the sentence that should be changed to include dialogue.

Mindy's cheeks quickly turned bright red as Mr. Davies nudged her awake. She had fallen asleep in class. She looked over at her best friend, Lindsey, as she quickly rubbed her eyes. Lindsey whispered to Mindy that she should not worry because probably no one saw. Mindy tried to smile at these kind words, but deep down she still felt upset.

• Mindy's cheeks quickly turned bright red as Mr. Davies nudged her awake.

• Mindy tried to smile at these kind words, but deep down she still felt upset.

• She looked over at her best friend, Lindsey, as she quickly rubbed her eyes.

• Lindsey whispered to Mindy that she should not worry because probably no one saw.

Choose the abstract noun to correctly complete the sentence.

Tonya's ___________ made her a good student to help with Eric's class project.

• brain

• colorful backpack

• curiosity

• loud laugh

A student named Daylen is writing a letter to share her opinion with the principal about an after-school science club. The sentences from the letter are out of order. Read Daylen's sentences and place her reasons in the best order to support her opinion. ( Example answers 1 2 3 4 or 4 2 3 1)

1) They also make more friend and learn to work together as a team.

2) For example, studies have shown that students who join after-school activities benefit by earning better grades in school.

3) I think an after-school science club would benefit students.

4) My teacher, Mrs. Grielson, is willing to oversee the club, so I hope you will give your permission to create the club.