SBAC Writing Review

If given a narrative prompt, the notes I take should include information to help me with these three parts of my writing:

• plot

• setting

• character

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

If given an argumentative prompt, the notes I take should include information to help me with these three parts of my writing:

• counterarguments (what someone who disagrees with you would say)

• claim (your perspective / opinion)

• evidence

• thesis / controlling idea (or topic)

Of the three types of writing that could be your Performance Task, which type of writing do you think you have practiced the most this school year?

• narrative

• informative / explanatory

• argument

What is a "claim" in the context of writing?

• A punctuation mark

• A request for action from the reader

• An assertion or statement that can be argued against

• A summary of the main points

What does it mean to "integrate" in writing?

• To summarize the main points

• To combine elements smoothly into a whole

• To argue against a point

• To use a semi-colon correctly

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What are "transition words" used for in writing?

• To add complexity to the text

• To provide the definition of terms

• To connect ideas and help the text flow smoothly

• To introduce the main theme of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To provide background information

• To state the main argument or point

• To list all the sources used

• To summarize the conclusion

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car is as fast as lightning.

• She sings like a bird.

• The sun is a golden ball.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide evidence for the argument

• To ask a question

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In literature, what is 'foreshadowing'?

• A character's internal conflict

• A hint or clue about what will happen later

• A detailed description of the setting

• A dialogue between characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3