Writing Purpose
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the first step in deciding the purpose for writing?
Choose a topic
Decide your role & audience
Write a conclusion
Find supporting evidence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a purpose for writing listed in the notes?
Recount/tell
Argue
Instruct
Dance
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of explaining your reasoning in an argument?
To clarify your point
To confuse the reader
To entertain the audience
To avoid making a point
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What should you do to explain your reasoning in writing?
Use 2-4 sentences
Use a single word
Use a long paragraph
Use a diagram
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the role of evidence in writing?
To make the text longer
To support your claim
To introduce a new topic
To confuse the reader
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose for writing an essay on why girls and boys should be able to play sports together.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Evaluate
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an essay explaining how society has negatively been affected by technology?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Evaluate
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
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