Writing SOL Review MC Warm Up Lesson 3

Which item on this web is in the wrong place?

• Held in our school gymnasium

• Teach students how to work as a team

• Begun by local science teachers

• Competition to design a robot

Given his purpose for writing, which of the following would best help Alan gather information for his article on school competition?

• Consulting a library catalog to find books

• Searching the Internet for information

• Asking faculty members what they know

• Interviewing students who participated

Which fact on the list is least essential to Eileen’s report about Thomas Jefferson’s home?

• Construction began 1769- completed 1809

• Drafted the Declaration of Independence

• 43 rooms and 11,000 square feet when completed

• Sold after Jefferson’s death and fell into disrepair

Julius writes a letter to Ms. Petron, the school band director, suggesting a fundraiser idea.

Which of these will best help Julius organize his ideas?

• Searching the Internet for fundraiser information

• Writing about a time when he attended a fundraiser

• Interviewing his friends about their ideas for fundraisers

• Listing the main points related to his idea for the fundraiser

 Which of these does not belong in Paul’s outline?

• I. A.

• II. B.

• III. A.

• D IV. B.

Joe has been assigned to write a report about a historic landmark for his geography class.  He has selected the town of Riverside, Illinois, as the topic of his report. 

Which statement does not belong in the notes?

• Frederick Law Olmsted chosen to plan city

• Born in 1822 in Hartford, CT

• Built on 1,600 acres in Illinois

• Urban and rural environments merged

Joe has been assigned to write a report about a historic landmark for his geography class.  He has selected the town of Riverside, Illinois, as the topic of his report. 

In order to complete his task, what will Joe need to do in his report?

• Give examples of other cities that are built along rivers

• Provide details about what it takes to qualify as a historic landmark

• Describe some of the people who live in Riverside

• Explain why Riverside is designated as a historic landmark

Esther is writing an informational article about hiking for her school newspaper.  She decides to focus her article on hiking safety tips. 

Given the purpose of her article, which topic should Esther address?

• The history of recreational hiking

• Biographies of famous hikers

• Suggestions to help hikers avoid injury

• A favorite hiking experience

Which of these is in the wrong place in Esther’s web?

• Bottle of bug spray

• Adds to enjoyment

• Long pants

• Survival pack