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Narrative vrs Informative vrs Argumentative #2

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

a)

To tell a story

b)

To tell about something

c)

To write about a topic

d)

To convince or persuade about a topic

2.

What is the best definition of a Narrative Essay?

a)

It's an essay where you are trying to convince someone of your perspective.

b)

It's a essay where you are generally telling a story.

c)

It's an essay where you are providing details and/or facts about something.

3.

What is the best definition of a Informational Essay?

a)

It's an essay where you are trying to convince someone of your perspective.

b)

It's a essay where you are generally telling a story.

c)

It's an essay where you are providing details and/or facts about something.

4.
You have created a new Olympic event. Athletes from around the world are about to compete in the new event. There is a lot of excitement from spectators, judges and the media. Tell the story of the first time your event takes place. 
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
5.
You are tasked with creating a new Olympic event. Write a paper to explain the new event, and how the event will be judged.
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
6.
Someone once said, "When the character of a person is not clear to you, look at his or her friends." Explain how this quote relates to middle school students.
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
7.
Explain to an adult what it is like to be a teenager today.
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
8.
Your school is considering adding a new class. The New Course Committee wants to choose one that will be useful and interesting to middle school students. What new course do you think they should choose? Propose a new class and convince the committee that they should add this class.
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
9.
Playing video games has many pros and cons. Think about whether or not, you as a parent, would put a limit on the number of hours per day that your sone or daughter could play video games. Take a position on this issue and convince other parents to agree with you.
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
10.
A group of students from California is coming to visit the Lehigh Valley this summer. They are planning their trip and want to know which local attractions they should visit. Choose a local attraction such as a museum, amusement park, or sporting event that you think an out-of-town student would enjoy. Write a article that informs the students about the fun they can have at this local attraction.
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
11.
A group of students from California is coming to visit the Lehigh Valley this summer. They are planning their trip and want to know which local attractions they should visit. Choose a local attraction such as a museum, amusement park, or sporting event that you think an out-of-town student would enjoy. State your opinion and convince their chaperone to make reservation for the attraction you chose.
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
12.
People have many admirable character traits such as courage, enthusiasm, strength, compassion, honesty... etc. Define one character trait and explain how that trait may help a person to be successful in school, relationships, and life.
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
13.
Tell about something that has really happened to you or to someone you know that fits ONE of the following titles:
   "Seeking Independence"
   "They All Laughed"
   "I'll Never Do That Again"
a)
Informative
b)
Narrative
c)
Argumentative
14.
Write an essay that teaches you how to do back flip.
a)
Informative/Expository
b)
Arugmentative
15.
Write an essay about the natural habitat of a koala. 
a)
Informative/Expository
b)
Argumentative
16.
Write an essay about whether or not school sports should be co-ed.
a)
Informative/Expository
b)
Argumentative
17.
Write an essay comparing and contrasting tornadoes with hurricanes.
a)
Informative/Expository
b)
Argumentative
18.

Which paragraph should your thesis statement be located?

a)

conclusion

b)

second

c)

third

d)

introduction

e)

forth

19.

What type of essay should you write for the following prompt?


One day a spaceship lands on the playground of your school...

a)

argumentative

b)

no answer for this

c)

informative

d)

narrative

20.

What type of essay would be appropriate for the following prompt?


A distant relative bequeathed you a strange ring. As you put this ring on, you discover that it has strange powers. What does it look like? What does it do? Tell a story about this ring.

a)

narrative

b)

no answer for this

c)

argumentative

d)

informative

21.

What type of essay would be appropriate for the following prompt?


Talk about some ways that you could make your own diet healthier.

a)

no answer for this

b)

argumentative

c)

narrative

d)

informative

22.

What type of essay would be appropriate for the following prompt?


What do you think the most enjoyable part of being a parent would be? Do you think your parents would agree with your answer?

a)

narrative

b)

informative

c)

no answer for this

d)

argumentative

23.

How many paragraphs should be in an informative essay?

a)

several

b)

five

c)

three

d)

seventeen

24.

Which paragraph could your thesis statement be restated?

a)

conclusion

b)

second

c)

third

d)

introduction

e)

forth

25.

What order do essays go in?

a)

Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Conclusion

b)

Body Paragraph, Introduction, Conclusion, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph

c)

Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Conclusion, Body Paragraph

d)

Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph

26.
When do you use formal language? 
a)
In an academic essay.
b)
When you talk to a friend.
c)
When you write a text message.
27.
Formal or Informal? 
Went to Barcelona for the weekend. Lots to tell you.
a)
formal 
b)
informal
28.
Formal or informal? 
Ya'll ok? 
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
29.
Formal or Informal? 
I feel quite well, thank you. 
a)
formal
b)
informal
30.
Credible or Not Credible? 
Wikipedia 
a)
Credible
b)
NOT Credible
31.
Credible or not credible? 
A blog post
a)
Credible
b)
Not Credible
32.
Credible or not credible? 
Websites that end with .org, .edu, or .gov 
a)
Credible
b)
Not Credible
33.
What does credible mean? 
a)
trusted
b)
legitimate
c)
unbiased
d)
all of the above
34.
A statement that states the purpose and main point in an essay is know as the ___.
a)
Central Idea
b)
Thesis
c)
Theme
d)
Support
35.

Why do you need to restate what you wrote in your essay in your conclusion?

a)

So that you can seem smart.

b)

So that you can remind your readers of your claims and evidence.

c)

So you can practice writing better essays next time.

d)

So that you can check your answers.

36.

What is a thesis statement?

a)

A claim you are making based on a writing prompt.

b)

Textual evidence.

c)

An explanation for your evidence.

d)

A summary of what you read.

37.

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

a)

To explain to the reader why you like your essay.

b)

To explain what you wrote about in your essay.

c)

To explain why you liked reading the passages.

d)

To talk about something completely different.

38.

How do you know what to write your essay about?

a)

There is a background sentence in the prompt.

b)

You don't have to write the essay.

c)

You get to choose what you write about.

d)

There is a question in the prompt.

39.

Should you restate the prompt in your thesis?

a)

YES

b)

NO

c)

I don't know...

40.

The thesis statement is found in the... (click all that apply)

a)

Introduction paragraph

b)

Body paragraphs

c)

Conclusion paragraph

41.

What should you look for when you revise and edit your rough draft?

a)

Proper capitalization and punctuation

b)

Word choice

c)

Indented paragraphs

d)

All of the above

42.

Should your rough draft look just like your final copy?

a)

Yes

b)

No

43.

You should indent each new paragraph

a)

True

b)

False

44.

What doesn't belong in the introduction?

a)

Thesis

b)

Main idea

c)

A statement telling the reader what you are going to talk about

d)

The quote from the prompt

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