Gr.10 Q1 Exam review

Prose is 

• The standard writing format, usually arranged in paragraphs and complete sentences, is found in fiction and nonfiction, but not in poetry. 

• Language written or spoken in a manner that may not use proper vocabulary or grammar, conversational language.

Informal Language

• Language written or spoken in a manner that respects accepted rules and uses proper vocabulary and grammar

• Language written or spoken in a manner that may not use proper vocabulary or grammar, conversational language. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Formal Language

• Language written or spoken in a manner that may not use proper vocabulary or grammar, conversational language. 

• Language written or spoken in a manner that respects accepted rules and uses proper vocabulary and grammar

What did students take away from the discussion between the author and Mr. Brock, according to the author of "On Writing Well?"

• Writing is a personal process and there is not just one way to do it.

• Writing is easy and can be done by people in their spare time.

• Authors are boring and often have no life outside of their writing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which is an advantage of speaking?

• It is formal and lacks emotion or feeling.

• It is convenient and easy.

• It allows you to organize your thoughts in advance.

Which sentence describes an advantage of writing?

• It creates a lasting record.

• It provides instant feedback.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

According to the reading "On Writing Well," what does the author think the students learned from the discussion?

• That rewriting is a long and tiresome process

• To choose the writing method that works best for them

• To allow themselves plenty of time to work on writing

• That very few authors actually enjoy what they do

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which sentence describes an advantage of writing?

• You can immediately answer the audience's questions.

• You can learn to write well very quickly and easily.

  
  

• You have plenty of time to plan and organize your thoughts.

• You can get immediate feedback from your audience.

Which sentence describes a disadvantage of speaking?

• You can't learn it easily or quickly.

  
  

• It doesn't give you immediate feedback.

• It won't allow you to express emotion.

• You don't have much time to think.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should you always avoid in formal writing?

• Dates and signatures

• Slang or filler words

• Complete sentences

• A personal voice