Tips for Writing About a Text

What should you use from the question to begin your written response?

• Main words

• The last word

• The entire question

• The first word

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

How can you make it obvious that you are addressing what was asked in the question?

• By repeating the question in your answer

• By ignoring the question

• By providing unrelated information

• By asking another question

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.1C

CCSS.SL.6.4

Why is it important to refer to lines or paragraphs in the text when writing a response?

• To provide evidence from the text

• To make the response longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid plagiarism

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why should you avoid using phrases like 'I think' or 'In my opinion' in your response?

• They make your response sound less confident.

• They are grammatically incorrect.

• They are too formal.

• They are unnecessary in written communication.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the benefit of striving for short, simple, clear sentences in your response?

• Improves readability and understanding

• Makes the response longer

• Adds complexity to the response

• Reduces the clarity of the message

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4

What should you check for before submitting your work?

• Grammar and spelling errors

• Consistency of your formatting

• All required sections are complete

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.5

What are some guide words you can use in your written response?

• First, Second, Finally

• After that, then, finally

• When, then, after

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

CCSS.W.6.3C

Which of the following are transition words you can use in your written response?

• However

• Because

• Therefore

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

CCSS.W.6.3C

The purpose of ending with a 'so what?' statement in your response is to:

• Summarize the main points.

• Engage the audience.

• Provide a conclusion.

• Give your reader a takeaway.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

In addition to listing an example from the text, you should____.

• refer to a similar text.

• explain clearly with "I think."

• explain how that example applies to the question

• restate the example in your own words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.SL.6.1C