Writing Skills Challenge

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

• To provide a concluding thought

• To introduce the main idea

• To give an example

• To cite a source

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is the correct order of the writing process?

• Drafting, Revising, Prewriting, Editing, Publishing

• Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing

• Revising, Prewriting, Drafting, Editing, Publishing

• Editing, Drafting, Prewriting, Revising, Publishing

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the supporting detail in the following paragraph: "Dogs are great pets. They are loyal and friendly. They can be trained to do various tasks. Many people find comfort in their companionship."

• Dogs are great pets.

• They are loyal and friendly.

• Many people find comfort in their companionship.

• They can be trained to do various tasks.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following activities is part of the revising stage of the writing process?

• Checking for spelling errors

• Adding more details to support the main idea

• Writing the first draft

• Publishing the final copy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why is it important to cite sources in your writing?

• To make your paper longer

• To give credit to the original authors

• To confuse the reader

• To fill up space

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following paragraph and determine if it has a clear topic sentence: "The library is a great place to study. It is quiet and has many resources. You can find books, computers, and study rooms. Many students go there to focus on their work."

• Yes, the topic sentence is "The library is a great place to study."

• No, there is no clear topic sentence.

• Yes, the topic sentence is "It is quiet and has many resources."

• No, the topic sentence is unclear.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the effectiveness of the following concluding sentence: "In conclusion, recycling is important because it helps the environment and conserves resources."

• It is effective because it summarizes the main points.

• It is ineffective because it introduces new information.

• It is effective because it provides a new argument.

• It is ineffective because it is too short.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Plan a strategy for revising a paragraph that lacks coherence. What steps would you take?

• Add more supporting details, check for logical flow, and use transition words.

• Write a new topic sentence, remove all supporting details, and add a conclusion.

• Change the topic, rewrite the entire paragraph, and add citations.

• Remove the topic sentence, add random details, and ignore transitions.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Create a detailed outline for an essay on the importance of healthy eating. What sections would you include?

• Introduction, Benefits of Healthy Eating, Challenges, Conclusion

• Introduction, Personal Stories, Random Facts, Conclusion

• Introduction, Unrelated Topics, Conclusion, References

• Introduction, Benefits of Exercise, Conclusion, References

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking