Grade 9: Article Writing

What is the purpose of a hook in an article?

• To introduce the topic and grab the reader's attention

• To provide a summary of the article

• To give the author's opinion

• To catch some fish

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

 What is an opinion in an article?

• A fact

• A personal belief or view

• A quote from a source

• A type of fish

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

    What is the purpose of body paragraphs in an article?

• To provide a summary of the article

• To give the author's opinion

• To support the thesis statement with evidence and examples

• To exercise the author's typing skills

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

    What is a conclusion in an article?

• A summary of the article

• A call to action

• A restatement of the thesis statement

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

  What is the purpose of an introduction in an article?

• To provide a summary of the article

• To introduce the topic and grab the reader's attention

• To give the author's opinion

• To tell a joke

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

 What is a thesis statement / topic sentence in an article?

• A statement of fact

• A personal belief or view

• A statement that summarizes the main point of the article

• A statement about the author's favorite pizza topping

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the purpose of a transition sentence in an article?

• To provide a summary of the article

• To connect one paragraph to the next

• To give the author's opinion

• To provide a recipe for a delicious smoothie

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

    What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• To provide a summary of the article

• To give the author's opinion

• To introduce the main point of the paragraph

• To introduce the main point of the paragraph

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

    What is the purpose of evidence in an article?

• To provide a summary of the article

• To give the author's opinion

• To support the thesis statement and main points

• To make the article longer

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

 What is the purpose of a call to action in a conclusion?

• To provide a summary of the article

• To encourage the reader to take action

• To give the author's opinion

• To challenge the reader to a thumb-wrestling match