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Writing Skills Test Review

Writing Skills Test Review. What does the ‘A’ in ANT stand for? A ___________________________ N ___________________________ T ____________________________. Attention-Getter. What does the ‘N’ in ANT stand for?

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Writing Skills Test Review

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  1. Writing Skills Test Review

  2. What does the ‘A’ in ANT stand for? A ___________________________N ___________________________T ____________________________ Attention-Getter

  3. What does the ‘N’ in ANT stand for? A ___________________________N ___________________________T ____________________________ Attention-Getter Necessary Information

  4. What does the ‘T’ in ANT stand for? A ___________________________N ___________________________T ____________________________ Attention-Getter Necessary Information Thesis

  5. What is another term for “Attention Getter”? a) Hook b) closing c) Point d) task

  6. The “N” of your essay is a good place to explain the situation and the main ___________________ of your essay. a) Hooks b) title c) Known requirements d) points

  7. What is the formula for the perfect thesis? POV Statement + 3 Main Reasons

  8. What does the 1st ‘S’ in SSS stand for? S ___________________________S ___________________________S ____________________________ Summarize

  9. What does the 2nd ‘S’ in SSS stand for? S ___________________________S ___________________________S ____________________________ Summarize So What?

  10. What does the 3rd ‘S’ in SSS stand for? S ___________________________S ___________________________S ____________________________ Summarize So What? Stop

  11. In the 1st “S” of SSS, you should summarize your ____________. a) Thesis b) Attention-getter c) Topic sentences d) name

  12. What are you doing in the 2nd ‘S’ of SSS? Reiterating the main points of the essay (1 per paragraph) and telling why they are important.

  13. Type What does the ‘T’ in TASK stand for? T ___________________________A ___________________________S ____________________________ K ____________________________

  14. Type What does the ‘A’ in TASK stand for? T ___________________________A ___________________________S ____________________________ K ____________________________ Audience

  15. Type What does the ‘S’ in TASK stand for? T ___________________________A ___________________________S ____________________________ K ____________________________ Audience Situation

  16. Type What does the ‘S’ in TASK stand for? T ___________________________A ___________________________S ____________________________ K ____________________________ Audience Situation Known Requirements

  17. Use TASK to outline the following prompt: Depending on the town, schools in NJ house sixth grade students in many different settings: K-8 schools, elementary schools, or middle schools. The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education has decided that starting September, 2014, 6th graders will be houses in the elementary schools- as they believe 6th graders are too young to be a part of the middle school. Some students are parents disagree with this decision, while others feel it would be more effective for 6th graders to remain in the elementary school. Write a letter to the Board of Education expressing your opinion on where 6th graders should be housed. Use reasons, evidence, and details to support your opinion.

  18. Letter CWCBOE CWCBOE has decided to house 6th graders in the elementary school instead of middle school. Some students/parents oppose the idea- some support it. Write a letter to the CWCBOE Express your opinion on where 6th graders should be housed Use reasons, evidence, and details to support your opinion

  19. Once you have completed a TASK chart, what is your next step? POV CHART/POV Statement

  20. Why is it important to complete BOTH sides of the POV Chart? It is important to complete both sides of the POV Chart because you should write your essay on whichever side has the more solid and persuasive reasons, not the side that your “gut feeling” told you to write about.

  21. Use what you know about RFCAE to decide which type of evidence each example is: 6th graders students are significantly too old to be a part of the elementary school, and forcing them to attend school there would stunt their emotional growth, which would result in potentially devastating consequences in adulthood. E- Emotional Appeal

  22. Use what you know about RFCAE to decide which type of evidence each example is: One school in Connecticut that attempted to keep 6th graders in the elementary school experienced behavioral problems with the students, as they were bitter and angry about not being able to go to the middle school. A- Anecdote

  23. Use what you know about RFCAE to decide which type of evidence each example is: Sixth graders should attend middle school rather than elementary school because it is a good time in their development to learn to be more responsible an independent. R- Reason

  24. Use what you know about RFCAE to decide which type of evidence each example is: Sixth graders should attend middle school rather than elementary school because children are known to learn by example, and 6th graders can find role models in older students. F- Fact

  25. Use what you know about RFCAE to decide which type of evidence each example is: Sixth graders students who attend middle school will be much more equipped for the challenges of 7th grade than 6th graders who attend elementary school. C- Comparison

  26. After creating a “Details for Details” chart, how should you use the rectangles in your essay? Topic Sentences for each Body Paragraph!

  27. After creating a “Details for Details” chart, how should you use the triangles in your essay? Supporting Details in the sentences of the body paragraphs!

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