Writing strategies Test Review

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It is effective when writing topic sentences within paragraphs to use varied details to support your topic such as facts, examples, comparison, contrast, narrative, definition, process and analysis.

• true

• false

Characteristics of a topic sentence are limited subject; definite attitude; and sense of direction.

• Ture

• False

A detail is sufficient when it makes the topic interesting and provides enough detail to clarify or convince the reader.

• True

• False

A detail is inappropriate when it pertains to the topic

and fits the attitude.

• True

• False

Which detail best supports the following topic sentence: Generally students find writing a college admission application stressful because there are so many things to include in order to stand out from the others.

• One of the ways students can help reduce their stress is to categorize all of their high school involvements and then use a balanced approach by selecting various categories from their list such as their responsibilities, academic achievements, and extracurricular interests.

• Both of my sisters filled out college applications however one of them emphasized extra curriculars while the other focused more on GPA.

• Student’s anxiety levels tend to increase by up to 40 percent when tasked with writing a college essay.

• My sister was writing a college application and she had so many things to include that she had to take 30 minute breaks to reduce her stress.

• all of the above

What should you always do before starting to write?

• Plan

• Take a Nap

• Sing the ABC's

• Proofread your Spelling

How does the scratch paper help you with writing?

• It doesn't

• Scratch paper isn't necessary

• Organize ideas to plan your essay

• Long division can be put there

Should your answers be written in paragraphs?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe?

• Not sure

What three parts should be in your essay?

• Introduction, evidence, words

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Headings, graphs, definitions

• Introduction, sentences, punctuation

What are transition words?

• Going to one grade to another

• Words that are about School

• Phrases that signal the next part: Next, For Example, last, However, etc.

• Words that only teachers know about