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WorksheetsOn Topic or Off Topic?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When we examine the Writing Prompt page, where do we find the actual writing topic?
A. Inside the box.
B. The sentence after the words THINK ABOUT.
C. The sentence after the words WRITE ABOUT.
D. In the bulleted list labeled BE SURE TO.
Expository essays explain our opinions or information to the reader.
A. true
B. false
Expository essays should contain examples and details to back up your topic.
A. true
B. false
How many topics can you write in your expository essay?
A. Two
B. Three
C. One
D. Four
Which should you not use in your Expository Essay?
A. Quotes
B. Dialogue
C. Figurative language
D. I am going to tell you...
What makes a strong essay?
A. Some thoughtfulness
B. Telling a good story
C. Clear topic that answers the prompt in an organized way.
D. Vague
The Writing Prompt said:
WRITE about a job or career you would like to have in the future and why.
Which student is OFF TOPIC?
A. Misti writes her essay about wanting to become a lawyer because her grandfather and father are both lawyers and she loves to argue like they do.
B. Sam writes his essay about wanting to go to the beach this coming weekend so he can go surfing.
C. Sheldon writes his essay about wanting to become the best Physicist in the world because he is inspired by Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.
D. Isla writes her essay about wanting to become a chef because she has an Aunt that has an italian restaurant and her Aunt teaches her how to cook.
WRITE ABOUT your favorite hobby and why you like it.
Which student is ON TOPIC?
A. Suzanne wrote her essay about science fiction being the best genre.
B. Fiona wrote her essay about growing her own garden of vegetables because she loves to grow plants and loves to use her vegetables in the meals her mom cooks.
C. Steven wrote his essay about eating chicken nuggets because he loves to dunk them in barbeque sauce.
D. Zachary wrote his essay about how neat stamps are.
Rachel wrote an essay about when she was nervous to sing a solo at the talent show.
The Writing Prompt said:
WRITE ABOUT a time when you took a chance. Explain and describe what you did.
Was Rachel ON TOPIC?
A. yes
B. no
Sheldon wrote his essay about wanting to meet Albert Einstein because he wants to become a physicist and Albert Einstein is his scientific role model.
The Writing Prompt said:
WRITE ABOUT the person you would want to meet and explain why you would choose that person.
Was Sheldon ON TOPIC?
A. yes
B. no
Elijah wrote an essay about getting to go to Typhoon Texas with his family on the last school day.
The Writing Prompt said:
WRITE ABOUT one reason why you like being in fourth grade. Tell why you like it and explain why you like it.
Was Elijah ON TOPIC?
A. yes
B. no
Cindy wrote her essay about not being able to live without her iPhone, her TV, and her tablet.
The Writing Prompt said:
WRITE ABOUT an invention that you can NOT live without and explain its importance in your life.
Was Cindy ON TOPIC?
A. yes
B. no
Joseph wrote an essay about going to Disney World every summer with his entire family.
The Writing Prompt said:
WRITE ABOUT something that you look forward to doing. Tell what you want to do and explain why you want to do it.
Was Joseph ON TOPIC?
A. yes
B. no
Lizzie wrote her essay about her new puppy, Sadie. Sadie is a teacup chihuahua and her color is tan.
The Writing Prompt said:
WRITE ABOUT one person who has been important to you. Explain what makes this person special.
Was Lizzie ON TOPIC?
A. yes
B. no
Which is not the way to close your Expository Essay?
A. Bye...I hope you enjoyed my essay.
B. With an on topic question.
C. With a summarizing quote
D. reminding the reader what you talked about in the paper.
