Prewriting Quiz

What is the first step in planning an informational essay comparing two stories?

• Writing the conclusion first

• Identifying the common theme in both stories

• Listing random facts about the stories

• Copying paragraphs from the stories

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

When comparing stories with the same theme, what is important to include in your thesis statement?

• A) A summary of only one story

• B) The theme and how both stories approach it differently or similarly

• C) The author’s biography

• D) The length of each story

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.7

What should you do during prewriting to help compare the stories?

• Brainstorm similarities and differences related to the theme

• Ignore the theme and focus on characters only

• Write sentences without planning

• Copy quotes without context

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

How can graphic organizers help when preparing to write a comparison essay?

• They confuse the writer

• They visually separate and organize similarities and differences

• They replace the need for a thesis statement

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of information should be included in the body paragraphs of your essay?

• Irrelevant facts about the stories

• Clear examples from both stories that support your comparison of the theme

• Only your opinion without evidence

• Unrelated stories

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Why is it important to use transitional words like “similarly” and “however” in your essay?

• To make your writing more confusing

• To clearly show how the stories are alike or different

• To fill space on the page

• To replace examples

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

When planning your introduction paragraph, what should you include?

• The theme you will compare and a brief mention of both stories

• The entire summary of both stories

• Only a question for the reader

• A list of unrelated topics

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

How can annotating the stories during reading help with your essay?

• It distracts you from writing

• It helps you find and remember key details related to the theme

• It replaces the need for prewriting

• It helps you skip writing a thesis

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a thesis statement in a comparison essay?

• To summarize both stories in detail

• To state the main idea and how the stories will be compared

• To provide unrelated background information

• To list all the characters

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

What is an effective way to gather evidence for your comparison essay?

• Only read one of the stories

• Guess the details from memory

• Ignore the theme and focus on setting

• Take notes on key similarities and differences as you read

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5