Writing Skills Review

A student has been asked to write a paper about an important battle during World War II.

What is the most likely purpose of the paper?

• To inform readers about the main details of the historic battle

• To convince others that war is always damaging to country as a whole

• To list the names of the soldiers who fought in the battle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

A student is writing a narrative about a trip they took with their family. What is the main purpose of the writing?

• to explain to readers why a trip is a good idea

• to persuade readers to spend more time with family

• to entertain readers with a heartwarming story

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

What is the most likely purpose of an essay that is full of claims, evidence, and reasons?

• To argue a specific issue

• To teach a helpful skill

• To describe an important scene

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

What is the BEST definition of "audience" when you are talking about writing?

• The group of people listening to a public reading of a piece of writing.

• The group of readers who will read a particular piece of writing.

• A formal interview with a high-ranking person, such as the president or the pope.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

What is the order of paragraphs in an essay?

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Introduction, Thesis, Evidence, Analysis, Conclusion

• Introduction, Analysis, Conclusion

• Introduction, Thesis, Topic Sentence, Evidence, Analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.W.6.2A

What is the purpose of evidence in an essay?

• To provide sources for the reader

• To support the essay’s claim

• To introduce a topic to the reader

• To describe the main idea of the essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the term for the main argument or point that an essay is trying to prove?

• evidence

• thesis

• explanation

• context

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which statements are true about formal language?

• formal language is used in academic settings

• formal language uses slang like "chill" and "bro"

• formal language is more professional

• formal language is what we use when we talk to friends

• formal language is what we use for essays and job interviews

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which of the following terms would fit best in a piece of formal writing?

• cool

• lit

• terrific

• awesome

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does credible mean?

• legitimate

• trusted

• true

• all of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9