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6th Grade AASA Writing Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

If you are asked to create an argumentative writing, you are trying to

a)

inform your reader on a topic

b)

convince your reader of your beliefs

c)

to persuade the reader to think like you do

d)

to explain your answer or opinion

2.

If you are asked to create a persuasive writing, you are trying to

a)

inform your reader on a topic

b)

convince your reader of your beliefs

c)

to persuade the reader to think like you do

d)

to explain your answer or opinion

3.

If you are asked to create an informative writing, you are trying to

a)

inform your reader on a topic

b)

convince your reader of your beliefs

c)

to persuade the reader to think like you do

d)

to explain your answer or opinion

4.

If you are asked to create an explanatory writing, you are trying to

a)

inform your reader on a topic

b)

convince your reader of your beliefs

c)

to persuade the reader to think like you do

d)

to explain your answer or opinion

5.

What hook strategies can be used in 6th Grade? Check all that apply.

a)

Question

b)

definition of a related word or topic

c)

quote a respected source

d)

startling statement or fact

6.

What hook strategy is demonstrated in the following sentence? According to the video, "The yearly floods of the Nile River brought life giving water and silt to the people of Egypt" (The Gift of the Nile).

a)

Quote a Respected Source

b)

Startling Statement or Fact

c)

Definition

7.

What hook strategy is demonstrated in the following sentence? Civilization - the advanced society, culture, and way of life in a particular area or time period

a)

Quote a Respected Source

b)

Startling Statement or Fact

c)

Definition

8.

What hook strategy is demonstrated in the following sentence? Roman roads were built of several layers, and allowed the Roman army to move quickly from place to place.

a)

Quote a Respected Source

b)

Startling Statement or Fact

c)

Definition

9.

Choose all that apply. Background information that introduces the topic should include all the following except...

a)

who

b)

when

c)

where

d)

how

e)

what

10.

An introduction paragraph should have the following elements in the correct order.

a)

claim, hook, background information on topic, thesis

b)

thesis, hook, background information on the topic

c)

background information, claim, hook

d)

hook, background information on the topic, thesis or claim

e)

hook, thesis, background information on the topic, claim

11.

Choose the thesis or claim statement that is written correctly. Remember a thesis or claim contains a introductory transition, restates the question, and reasons.

a)

The Nile shaped Egypt

b)

To start, the Nile shaped Egypt through farming, settlement, and religion.

c)

The Nile shaped Egypt through farming, settlement, and religion.

d)

To start, the Nile farming, settlement, and religion.

12.

Choose the thesis or claim statement that is written correctly. Remember a thesis or claim contains a introductory transition, restates the question, and reasons.

a)

To begin with, Hammurabi's Code was not just because of the harsh punishments.

b)

Hammurabi's Code was not just.

c)

Hammurabi's code was not just because of the harsh punishments.

d)

To begin with, Hammurabi's Code was not just.

13.

Choose the thesis or claim statement that is written correctly. Remember a thesis or claim contains a introductory transition, restates the question, and reasons.

a)

Greek achievements changed their society more.

b)

In my opinion, Greek achievements changed their society more.

c)

Greek achievements changed their society more through social class, politics, and religion.

d)

In my opinion, Greek achievements changed their society more through social class, politics, and religion.

14.

When using ACEE, the acronym stands for... Make sure you choose the answer that is correctly organized

a)

cite evidence, explain and elaborate, answer

b)

restate, explain and elaborate, cite evidence

c)

answer, cite evidence, explain and elaborate

d)

answer, cite evidence, explain and example

15.

Select the cited evidence that is written in the correct format for a quote.

a)

"Rules and punishments were to be the same in all parts of the empire" (Holt 174).

b)

According to the text, Rules and punishments were to be the same in all parts of the empire (Holt 174).

c)

According to the text, "Rules and punishments were to be the same in all parts of the empire".

d)

According to the text, "Rules and punishments were to be the same in all parts of the empire" (Holt 174).

16.

Select the cited evidence that is written in the correct format for a quote.

a)

The author states, "Hammurabi was not the first ruler to put his laws into writing, but it is the most complete.

b)

The author states, "Hammurabi was not the first ruler to put his laws into writing, but it is the most complete" (Was Hammurabi's Code 23).

c)

"Hammurabi was not the first ruler to put his laws into writing, but it is the most complete" (Was Hammurabi's Code 23).

d)

The author states, "Hammurabi was not the first ruler to put his laws into writing, but it is the most complete" (23).

17.

Select the cited evidence that is written in the correct format for a paraphrase.

a)

That article states, that goods that left Han China were silk, tea, spices, pottery, and jade (Silk Road Trade 207).

b)

Goods that left Han China were silk, tea, spices, pottery, and jade (Silk Road Trade 207).

c)

That article states, that goods that left Han China were silk, tea, spices, pottery, and jade (Silk Road Trade).

d)

That article states, that goods that left Han China were silk, tea, spices, pottery, and jade.

18.

Select the cited evidence that is written in the correct format for a paraphrase.

a)

The Xiongnu lived in on different meats and cheeses, and never lived in one place long (Cuo 203).

b)

For instance, I got my evidence from this article (Cuo 203).

c)

For instance, the Xiongnu lived in on different meats and cheeses, and never lived in one place long (Cuo 203).

d)

For instance, the Xiongnu lived in on different meats and cheeses, and never lived in one place long.

19.

Choose all that apply. Select all the support and elaboration strategies that you can use to extend your writing.

a)

cited evidence

b)

explanation

c)

example

d)

compare and contrast

e)

cause and effect

20.

Which support and elaboration strategy is the following sentence an example of? To clarify, Greek religion explained mysterious and unexplainable events in the ancient world.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

example

d)

explanation

21.

Which support and elaboration strategy is the following sentence an example of? As a result, Greek religion explained many natural disasters and unexplainable events through the stories of the gods and goddesses.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

example

d)

explanation

22.

Which support and elaboration strategy is the following sentence an example of? To contrast, Greek religion was different from the Egyptian religion because the Greek gods and goddess were made in the image of humans.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

example

d)

explanation

23.

Which support and elaboration strategy is the following sentence an example of? For instance, the Greek religion contained many myths including Pandora's Box, Athena and Arachne, and Herakles.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

example

d)

explanation

24.

What is a counterclaim?

a)

an argument the other side would make

b)

an argument the same side would make

25.

What is a rebuttal?

a)

a restatement of your original claim

b)

a restatement of your counterclaim

26.

A counterclaim paragraph should contain all the following elements. Make sure to select the option that is organized correctly.

a)

rebuttal, explanation of importance, counterclaim, explanation

b)

rebuttal, explanation, counterclaim

c)

counterclaim, rebuttal, explanation of importance

d)

counterclaim, explanation, rebuttal, explanation of importance

27.

Choose all that apply. What are the conclusion strategies that can be used in 6th Grade

a)

Challenge the Reader

b)

Cited Evidence

c)

Glimpse into the Future

d)

Quote a respected source

e)

Pose a Question

28.

What conclusion strategy is being used in the following sentence? Would you be willing to change your trash and recycling habits to prevent the further destruction of animal habitats?

a)

Pose a Question

b)

Challenge the Reader

c)

Glimpse into the Future

29.

What conclusion strategy is being used in the following sentence? In the past, we did not understand the impact of trash in animal habitats. In the modern day, we can use new information and technology to fix what has been contaminated. In the future, we will use our knowledge to prevent littering from destroying animal habitats.

a)

Pose a Question

b)

Challenge the Reader

c)

Glimpse into the Future

30.

What conclusion strategy is being used in the following sentence? What programs can be created to prevent the destruction of animal habitats in the first place.

a)

Pose a Question

b)

Challenge the Reader

c)

Glimpse into the Future

31.

What does the phrase multiparagraph mean? Choose the best answer

a)

more then one paragraph

b)

one paragraph

c)

two paragraphs

d)

five paragraphs

32.

How should all writing be structured? Choose the best answer.

a)

a claim and body paragraphs

b)

an introduction and a conclusion

c)

an introduction, body paragraphs, a clear conclusion

d)

body paragraphs that answer the question