Advanced Writing Instruction Quiz

Why does the speaker suggest moving beyond the RACE writing formula for middle school students?

• It is too complex for students.

• It does not teach students how to write essays.

• It is only suitable for elementary students.

• It lacks advanced writing instruction.

What does the EBW approach aim to teach students?

• Creative writing techniques

• Basic sentence structure

• Grammar and punctuation

• Advanced essay writing skills

What does 'TAG' stand for in the EBW approach?

• Topic, Argument, Goal

• Title, Author, Genre

• Theme, Analysis, Guide

• Text, Audience, Grammar

In the EBW approach, what is the purpose of the 'premise' in a body paragraph?

• To summarize the essay

• To restate the claim

• To introduce evidence

• To provide reasoning for the claim

How does the EBW approach differ from the RACE method?

• It emphasizes essay writing first.

• It focuses on short responses only.

• It is less structured.

• It does not include evidence citation.

What is a key benefit of teaching essay writing before short responses according to the speaker?

• It focuses on creative writing.

• It reduces the need for practice.

• It simplifies the transition to short responses.

• It makes short responses more complex.

What is the 'mic drop' sentence in the EBW approach?

• A sentence that summarizes the premise

• A sentence that concludes the essay

• A sentence that introduces evidence

• A sentence that restates the claim

How does the EBW approach help in writing short responses?

• By using only the RACE method

• By focusing on grammar rules

• By compressing essay elements

• By ignoring the essay structure

What is the first step in the EBW approach for writing a short response?

• Introducing multiple premises

• Restating the conclusion

• Writing a detailed summary

• Combining TAG and claim

What is the main advantage of the EBW approach for students' writing?

• It focuses on creative writing.

• It enhances the academic quality of responses.

• It reduces the need for practice.

• It simplifies the writing process.