Writing Skills Quiz

When analyzing the author's purpose, which question is most relevant?

• What is the author's favorite color?

• Why did the author choose this setting?

• Why did the author write this text?

• How many books has the author written?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is a key detail in a text?

• An interesting fact that is unrelated to the main idea

• A minor character's backstory

• A piece of information that supports the main idea

• The color of the book's cover

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following best demonstrates making an inference from a text?

• Quoting the text directly

• Summarizing the plot

• Predicting what happens next based on text clues

• Listing the characters

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Why is it important to use evidence to support responses?

• It increases the word count of your response

• It demonstrates your personal opinions are valid

• It shows you have read and understood the text

• It makes the response more interesting

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does organizing ideas in a coherent manner help to achieve?

• It makes the response longer

• It ensures the reader understands the response's structure

• It highlights the most colorful details

• It focuses on the author's life

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How can you evaluate the effectiveness of an argument in a text?

• By counting how many arguments are presented

• By determining if the argument is logical and well-supported

• By deciding if the argument is interesting

• By checking if the argument is about a popular topic

Identifying key details in a text is crucial for understanding:

• The length of the text

• The main idea and themes

• The number of chapters

• The author's other works

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Making inferences from a text is important because it helps you:

• Understand the author's personal life

• Understand deeper meanings not explicitly stated

• Remember every detail in the text

• Focus on the illustrations

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Using evidence to support responses is crucial because:

• It allows for a longer bibliography

• It demonstrates a deep personal connection to the text

• It shows a thorough understanding and analysis of the text

• It is the only way to write a response

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Organizing ideas in a coherent manner is essential for:

• Making the text more colorful

• Ensuring the reader can follow and understand your argument

• Filling up space

• Showing off your vocabulary