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Explanatory Writing
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English
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7th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
sentences that explain how the information is relevant to the topic sentence and bring a sense of closure to the paragraph
thesis
leads
body paragraphs
commentary
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
evidence (facts, statistics, examples) that supports the topic sentence
details
topic sentence
commentary
rhetorical question
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
specific examples, details, and facts
context
evidence
commentary
analogy
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
also referred to as a “hook”; can be a quote, question, anecdote, or intriguing statement used as an attention grabber
thesis
topic sentence
lead
context
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
the ending of a paragraph or essay, which brings it to a close and leaves an impression with the reader
introduction
body paragraph
conclusion
call to action
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explains an idea or topic with a clear focus.
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentences
Concrete Details
Explanation/ Elaboration
Parenthetical Citations
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Develops the topic with relevant facts, definitions, examples, quotes, and other details.
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentences
Concrete Details
Explanation/ Elaboration
Parenthetical Citations
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
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