Writing Test Review

The Rose is the national flower of the US.  Each state has a flower too.  You have just read a story about Mississippi's state flower.  Write an essay giving facts and supportive details about Mississippi's flower. What is the flowers name?  How was it chosen? What does it look like?  

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

You have just read a story about Pam and Justin wanting to play outside in the snow.  Justin can't find his warm wool hat and his mom says he must have it in order to play. Write a story from Justin's perspective on finding his winter hat. Be sure to include a beginning that hooks the reader’s attention; vivid details and feelings that engage the reader; characters, actions, and dialogue that enhance the plot; and an ending that satisfies the reader. Use supporting details from the passage.

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Every year, millions of people visit zoos around the world. But some people believe that zoos are inhumane and that animals should not be kept in captivity. Do you agree? Why or why not? Write an essay giving specific specific reasons and examples to support your position.

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Football and Soccer are popular sports in both America and many other countries. Read the two articles below about the sports. Choose one that you like the best. Write a story telling which sport is the best, football or soccer? Why? Remember spelling, punctuation and grammar all count towards your final grade.    

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

You have read a story about Black Bird Pie.  Write a story about the lonesome scarecrow who stood alone in the field for years, until one special day everything changes.  Remember to use vivid details to describe actions, thoughts and feelings as you develop your plot.  Also, include dialogue amongst the scarecrow and the other field animals.

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

You have just read an article on the Solar System.  Write a story discussing the different ways that the Earth moves.  You are to describe the process that causes the Earth to spin.  You are to analyze why humans are not able to live on other planets.

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

What is the purpose of a narrative writing?

• -to give the reader information
• -to persuade readers
• -to tell a story 
• -to describe characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

A concluding statement is important because....

• -it provides closure to the end of the story
• -it gives information
• -it conveys thoughts and ideas
• -it supports analysis and reflection

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How do you start a paper?

• Introduction

• Reason

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

You DO need evidence/reason for every type of writing.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5