SBAC Writing Review

How many different types of essays are there on the SBAC ELA Performance Task?

• 10

• 4

• 6

• 2

Which type of essay requires that you address the counterclaim?

• Argumentative Essay

• Explanatory Essay

• Narrative Essay

• Informational Essay

Which of the following is a characteristic of a narrative essay?

• It presents arguments and counterarguments.

• It describes a process in step-by-step detail.

• It tells a story or recounts an event.

• It analyzes a piece of literature.

What is a key feature of the introduction paragraph in an essay?

• It should end with the thesis statement.

• It should contain the most detailed evidence.

• It should summarize the conclusion.

• It should list all the sources used.

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

• To summarize the conclusion

• To list the sources

• To state the main argument or claim

• To provide a detailed description

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

• To summarize the main point of the essay for the reader

• To list all of the sources that will be used in the essay

• To provide a detailed description of the topic

• To ask a question that the essay will answer

What is the purpose of using textual evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To provide examples of good writing

• To support the writer's claims with examples from the text

• To make the essay longer

• To introduce new ideas not covered by the essay

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good introduction paragraph?

• It grabs the reader's attention.

• It includes a thesis statement.

• It presents the main points of the essay.

• It provides a detailed description of a minor point.

What is the main purpose of body paragraphs in an essay?

• To restate the thesis statement in different words

• To provide evidence and analysis supporting the thesis

• To introduce new topics not covered by the thesis

• To summarize the essay's main points

What should a conclusion paragraph primarily include?

• A new argument not discussed in the essay

• A detailed description of the first body paragraph

• A restatement of the thesis and a summary of the main points

• A list of all the sources used in the essay