Writing Preassessment

What is dialogue?

• A continuation of a story using evidence from the passage.

• The point of view of another character in a story.

• A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.

• A dial you turn on an oven to control the heat.

Which of the following is used to show dialogue?

• Quotation Marks

• Semicolon

Which of the following is using dialogue correctly?

• I am going to the park later," Sharon said to her friends.

• "I am going to the park later," Sharon said to her friends.

• "I am going to the park later", Sharon said to her friends.

• "I am going to the park later" Sharon said to her friends.

Which of the following is an example of the Point of View of a teacher?

• I flew the helicopter around the island watching as the volcano erupted.

• I watched the hands go up in the room of my classmates as they wanted to answer the volcano question.

• She watched the hands go up in the air with enthusiasm after she asked what causes a volcano to erupt.

• I watched the hands go up in the air with enthusiasm after I asked what causes a volcano to erupt.

Read the short passage, "A Rough Bike Ride."

Which of the following is a good example of a strong introduction to a narrative writing continuation?

• Hi, my name is Kara and today I am going to write a continuation of "A Rough Bike Ride."

• They went home to get a bandaid.

• After James had taken the hard fall, Carrie instantly hit the brakes on her bike and raced over to see if James was okay.

• Their parents asked them how James did not get a scratch on his knee from falling off his bike.

What is important to include in a Narrative Writing response?

• Evidence to support your writing.

• An introduction and conclusion.

• Transition words.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Covered from head to toe in glitter.

• Running into the open field where there many different white and yellow birds.

• The orange and yellow cats on the edge of the fence.

• The brown and gray Labrador retriever sprinted across the large lawn.

Which of the following is the most detailed sentence?

• The green and spotted frog leaped into the clear water.

• The dog, cat, fish, and frog were at the pet store.

• Mark, the owner of the store, cleaned.

• The reptile walked up the log in its' container.

Which of the following quotations would best show a character who has the trait of thoughtfulness?

• Taylor asked with curiosity, "What year did Americans land on the moon?"

• "I see that you are crying. What can I do to help you feel better?" Leah asked sincerely.

• "Sorry, I don't want you to play with us today," Allie said bitterly.

• Miller asked timidly, "Is it okay if I sit with you at lunch?"

How do you feel about Narrative writing, and why? Please be sure to explain your answer.