Quiz: Top Score Writing Lessons 25-27

Think back to our informational writing planning about climate. What does the “I” stand for in the ITTTC graphic organizer?

• Informational Writing

• Entertaining

• Interesting information

• Introductory Paragraph

What is the purpose of using the ITTTC graphic organizer to plan your informational writing?

• to list every fact about a topic

• to write the fastest you possible can

• to get an idea of what you want to include in your writing

• to help you plan what to do once you finish your writing

In the ITTTC graphic organizer, what do the three “T”s stand for?

• Three words, three sentences, three letters

• Three important supporting facts of the big topic

• Three random words for each paragraph

• Three introductory statements for the body

Why is planning with a graphic organizer important before writing an essay?

• It helps plan the introductory paragraph

• It allows you to get started faster

• It is helpful when writing prose texts

• It helps organize your thoughts before you start

What should each of the three topics in your ITTTC graphic organizer do?

• Help understanding of the main topics in the essay

• Be fun and random ideas to engage readers

• Be entertaining and easy to remember

• List things as short as possible

What are the three main parts of an introduction paragraph?

• A. Hook, Three Vocabulary Words, and Closing Statement

• B. Hook, Topic Sentence, and Three Topics

• C. Hook, Three Details, and Conclusion

• D. Topic Sentence, Evidence, and Closing Sentence

What is the purpose of the hook in an introduction?

• to tell the most important information

• to summarize the text

• to engage the reader

• to give evidence discussed later

Which of the following is an example of a strong hook for an essay about the Oregon Trail?

• Oregon is far away. People had to bring a lot of supplies with them on the trip, like clothing and tools.

• I have never traveled to Oregon, but a lot of people have. I have been to Alaska, though!

• Many people traveled on the Oregon Trail.

• Can you imagine walking thousands of miles with over 1,000 pounds of supplies?

What is a closing statement in the introduction paragraph?

• A fun fact about your topic to engage your reader

• A reminder of the most important information

• A question for someone

• A repeated hook

Which sentence is the BEST example of a closing statement for an introduction about the Oregon Trail and its challenges?

• You will learn several challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail!

• The Oregon Trail is scary. I would not want to go! Do you?

• Did you know the trip to Oregon was 2,000 miles?

• The Oregon Trail is still around today!