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WorksheetsUltimate Writing Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 24mins
When you are writing an argument or expository essay, what words should you NEVER use?
I, we, us, my, me, our.
Because
Evidence
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What are good examples of evidence to help support your claim?
Statistics
Research and survey results
Expert opinions
All of these
This is a structured essay using clear claim, reasons, evidence, and explanations.
Expository Writing
Descriptive Writing
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
This is an essay that requires you to explain or inform your reader about a specific topic and use details from the text for support.
A Narrative Essay
An Argument Essay
An Expository/Informative Essay
A Descriptive Essay
How would you write an EXPLANATION to this example?
Claim: Friday is the best day of the week.
Evidence: The weekend comes after Friday.
If Friday is the best day of the week and the weekend comes after Friday.
If Friday is the best day of the week then the weekend comes after Friday.
If the weekend comes after Friday then Friday is the best day of the week.
If the weekend comes after Friday then Friday is the worst day of the week.
Select the best TOPIC SENTENCE for the paragraph.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
Johnny has a difficult time in school.
Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
Math is the worst subject ever.
Select the best TOPIC SENTENCE for the paragraph.
Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.
There are many good things that can come from reading.
Some people like to read.
Reading is only good if you want to do well in school.
It is good to read a lot.
The story states, "The Rainbow Fish shared his scales left and right."
2. Counterclaim/Rebuttal
3. Body Paragraphs 1-3
4. Conclusion
2. Counterclaim/Rebuttal
3. Body Paragraphs 1&2
4. Conclusion
2. Body Paragraphs 1-3
3. Counterclaim/Rebuttal
4. Conclusion
2. Body Paragraphs 1-3
3. Conclusion
How are transition words useful in your writing?
Shows a logical sequence/progression of ideas
Signal you're moving from one idea to the next
Helps the essay flow better
Add additional ideas
All of the Above
Which of the following transition words could you use to ADD a similar idea in your writing?
"Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"
"On the other hand," "However,"
"Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"
"Therefore," "Finally," "First,"
"For example," "For instance,"
Which of the following transition words could you use to INTRODUCE AN EXAMPLE for support?
"Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"
"On the other hand," "However,"
"Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"
"Therefore," "Finally," "First,"
"For example," "For instance,"
Which of the following transition words could you use to introduce an OPPOSITE or DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW?
"Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"
"On the other hand," "However,"
"Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"
"Therefore," "Finally," "First,"
"For example," "For instance,"
Which of the following transition words could you use to SUMMARIZE an idea or lead into a conclusion?
"Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"
"On the other hand," "However,"
"Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"
"Therefore," "Finally," "First,"
"For example," "For instance,"
In an essay, where does the thesis statement belong?
The first sentence of the introduction
The last sentence of the introduction
The first sentence of the 1st body paragraph
The last sentence of the conclusion
In an essay, where does the hook belong?
The first sentence of the introduction
The last sentence of the introduction
The first sentence of the 1st body paragraph
The last sentence of the conclusion
What would the 3rd body paragraph be with this thesis?: Dogs must be potty trained, fed daily, and walked regularly.
Dogs must be fed daily.
Dogs must be potty trained.
Dogs must be walked regularly.
None of the above
Additionally and Furthermore are good transition words for which paragraph?
First Body Paragraph
Second Body Paragraph
Counterclaim Paragraph
Conclusion
How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?
1 long paragraph
2-3 paragraphs
4 paragraphs
5-6 paragraphs
What is the definition of LOGOS?
An appeal to emotion/ feelings.
An appeal to authority/ credibility.
An appeal to logic/reason.
What is the definition of ETHOS?
An appeal to emotion/ feelings.
An appeal to authority/ credibility.
An appeal to logic/reason.
How many paragraphs should an expository/informative essay have?
1 long paragraph
2-3 paragraphs
4 paragraphs
5-6 paragraphs
In informational writing, a body paragraph needs a main idea and several ____________________?
other main ideas
examples and details
introductions
conclusions
The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs.
True
False
What should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph?
Exclamation
Transition
Noun
Prepositional phrase
Which words need to be capitalized? Select all that apply.
The first word of every sentence
Names of people and places
Verbs
Nouns
Names of events
If you were arguing about whether or not rats are useful to humans, which of the following would make the best CLAIM?
So what this means is that rats could actually be important to solving the problem of world hunger by providing protein to people with little access to traditional protein sources.
Rat meat is rich in protein (Lane 3).
One reason is that rats are a good potential food source.
Rats are beneficial to humans.
If you were arguing about whether or not rats are useful to humans, which of the following would make the best REASON?
So what this means is that rats could actually be important to solving the problem of world hunger by providing protein to people with little access to traditional protein sources.
Rat meat is rich in protein (Lane 3).
One reason is that rats are a good potential food source.
Rats are beneficial to humans.
If you were arguing about whether or not rats are useful to humans, which of the following would make the best EVIDENCE?
So what this means is that rats could actually be important to solving the problem of world hunger by providing protein to people with little access to traditional protein sources.
Rat meat is rich in protein (Lane 3).
One reason is that rats are a good potential food source.
Rats are beneficial to humans.
If you were arguing about whether or not rats are useful to humans, which of the following would make the BEST EXPLANATION of this evidence: Rat meat is rich in protein (Lane 3).
This is important because it shows rats are useful to humans.
It is important to note that not all kinds of food can provide these kinds of proteins.
This is important because protein is important.
This means that rats could actually be important to solving the problem of world hunger by providing protein to people with little access to traditional protein sources.
What comes after your quoted evidence?
more evidence
conclusion
explanation
topic sentence
Rebuttals must prove WHY the counterclaim is false.
true
false
Informative essays should have at least three _______________. These make up the middle of your essay and develop a point you want to make that support your thesis.
body paragraphs
topics
thesis statements
conclusions
points of view
Writing is always good enough the first time.
Well obviously!
No, it needs to be revised.
No, it needs to be edited.
No, it needs to be revised and edited.
Your RISE Writing test begins on Thursday, May 9. What should you do to prepare?
Get a good night's sleep.
Eat a good breakfast.
Bring your iPad, charger, pencil, book, and headphones.
Bring any drinks or snacks you may want.
All of these!
TRUE OR FALSE: You will be REQUIRED to take reading notes AND outline for the RISE Writing test. The notes will go on your grade.
TRUE
FALSE
