Explanatory Writing

Explanatory Writing

7th Grade

15 Qs

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Explanatory Writing

Explanatory Writing

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.2, RL.7.1, RL.7.2

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

Used 2+ times

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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.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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