Writing Organization

A word or phrase that connects one idea to another in a paragraph is called:

• a paragraph

• a transition

• a connection

• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Every expository essay has the following:

• an introduction

• three body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph

• an introduction, 3 body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph

• none of the above

What type of essay examines the similarities and differences:

• Descriptive Essay

• Process Essay

• Cause and Effect Essay

• Compare and Contrast Essay

The transitions used in this paragraph are:

Follow these four steps to write a script for a performance in English class. First, get into a group of three or four students. Next, choose the vocabulary you want to use. Then write a conversation around the vocabulary you have chosen. Finally, have your teacher check the grammar. When you have finished, you will have an excellent short play that you can feel confident putting on in front of your classmates and teacher.

• First

• Next

• Finally

• all of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How should you organize your essay?

• who needs organization.... just write down whatever

• beginning, middle, and end

• introduction with a thesis, body paragraphs with examples, conclusions with a restatement of the thesis

You're telling a story of something that happened to you the other day. Which organization pattern is best to use?

• Sequential

• Advantages-Disadvantages

• Topical

• Chronological

• Spatial

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You're trying to convince your parents that they should get you the new iPhone. Which organization pattern is best to use?

• Chronological

• Advantages-Disadvantages

• Cause-Effect

• Topical

• Spatial

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You're putting together a brochure about your hometown to show people everything it has to offer. Which organization pattern is best to use?

• Chronological

• Advantages-Disadvantages

• Cause-Effect

• Topical

• Spatial

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Many people seem to be ignoring racial issues in your city, and you want to convince them to do something about it. Which organization pattern is best to use?

• Chronological

• Problem-Solution

• Cause-Effect

• Compare-Contrast

• Spatial

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You're debating on whether or not the local government should pass a new law about raising the driving age to 18. Which organization pattern is best to use?

• Sequential

• Advantages-Disadvantages

• Topical

• Chronological

• Spatial

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5