It takes both bravery and self-sacrifice to be a hero. Heroes have the inner strength to stand up for their beliefs, even in the face of danger. Those who fight for a just cause may not always triumph in the end, but a hero will always triumph in spirit. The sacrifices made by heroes like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. will never be forgotten. Their actions continue to inspire many people today.
Identify the sentence that clarifies and extends the first sentence (the topic sentence).
Those who fight for a just cause may not always triumph in the end, but a hero will always triumph in spirit.
The sacrifices made by heroes like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. will never be forgotten.
Heroes have the inner strength to stand up for their beliefs, even in the face of danger.
Their actions continue to inspire many people today.
13. If a teacher asks a student to provide more elaboration in an essay, what does this mean?
The essay needs to be longer.
Each main point needs to be restated.
The essay needs more supporting facts or examples.
The essay’s topic sentence needs revising.
14. What is the term for a magazine that is published on the computer?
computerized slide show
electronic portfolio
online publication
electronic bulletin board
15.
Look at the proofreading symbol.
^
What does this symbol mean?
capitalize a letter or word
move a word to the previous line
delete a letter or word
insert a letter or word
16. Deana created a computer-assisted slide show. To make the slide show legible, what is one thing she needs to avoid?
printing handouts on paper
adding color and effects to the font
typing bullets in a small font
adding tables and graphics
17.
Read the writing prompt. Then read the essay paragraph.
Writing Prompt
Write a 250-word cause-and-effect essay.
Explain the causes and effects of the El Niño weather pattern.
El Niño is a periodic weather pattern generated by unusually warm ocean waters along the tropical west coast of South America. El Niño causes weather conditions such as rain, thunderstorms, and tornadoes in many countries around the world.
How is the writing focused within the paragraph?
The writing is clearly focused on one topic.
There is more than one topic.
The writing is not focused on the topic.
The writing responds to the topic but generally lacks focus.
18.
1 2 3
Title
The title is interesting.
+ - +
Description
The story contains vivid description.
+ - +
Mood
The description creates a definite mood.
- - -
Sentence structure
The sentences are complete and varied in length.
+ + -
Read the plus-and-minus chart.
Which category does the writer need to improve the most?
description
mood
sentence structure
title
19.
Points Criteria
4 The writing is clearly focused on the task.
3 The writing responds to the task, but there are some inconsistencies.
2 The main idea is somewhat unclear.
1 The writing is not focused on the task.
Read the rubric and consider the following situation.
A student’s writing is confused and fails to identify the main point.
What is the score for the student’s writing based on this rubric?
2
1
4
3
20. Which of the following describes a response-to-literature essay?
expression of an emotional reaction to a work of literature
analysis of theme, plot, and allusion in a work of literature
writing to persuade the reader about a controversial opinion
examination of the historical context of a work of literature
21. A student is thinking about different forums for publishing an editorial. Which of the following would be appropriate?
an anthology
a poetry contest
a dramatic reading
a school newspaper
22. Which of the following is true about computer-assisted slide presentation software?
You can print slide handouts for your audience.
You do not need a projector.
You do not have to use a computer.
You can easily show an interview.
23.
Read the paragraph.
When the Titanic struck the iceberg, some of the watertight compartments ripped open and filled with water. Although the compartments had been designed to prevent the ship from flooding, they unexpectedly did not seal off incoming water. The compartments were not capped at the top, and water continued to enter them as the ship angled down into the water. Other researchers suggest that the rivets (metal fasteners) and the seams of the watertight compartments did not hold together as well as expected.
What does this paragraph imply?
The Titanic’s watertight compartments were sealed at the top.
The Titanic was the world’s largest steamship of its time.
The Titanic’s watertight compartments did not function properly.
The Titanic’s construction prevented water from flooding the ship.
24.
Look at the proofreading symbol.
mc060-1.jpg
What does this symbol mean?
add a comma
lowercase letter
add a colon
add a period
25.
Read the topic sentence.
Yellowstone Park features some of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs.
Which of the following would provide good supporting details for this thesis statement?
facts about rivers
facts about geese and other water fowl
facts about river rocks
facts about geysers
Indicate your answers to these questions and someone will be glad to check them.
Heroes have the inner strength to stand up for their beliefs, even in the face of danger.
Their actions continue to inspire many people today
I need all these answers?
The sentence that clarifies and extends the first sentence (the topic sentence) is: "Those who fight for a just cause may not always triumph in the end, but a hero will always triumph in spirit."
When a teacher asks a student to provide more elaboration in an essay, it means that the essay needs more supporting facts or examples.
The term for a magazine that is published on the computer is an online publication.
The proofreading symbol "^" means to insert a letter or word.
To make a computer-assisted slide show legible, one thing Deana needs to avoid is adding color and effects to the font.
The writing in the essay paragraph is focused on one topic, which is the causes and effects of the El Niño weather pattern.
Based on the plus-and-minus chart, the category that the writer needs to improve the most is sentence structure.
According to the rubric, the score for the student's writing, which is confused and fails to identify the main point, would be 2.
A response-to-literature essay is an analysis of theme, plot, and allusion in a work of literature.
For publishing an editorial, an appropriate forum would be a school newspaper.
A true statement about computer-assisted slide presentation software is that you can print slide handouts for your audience.
The paragraph implies that the Titanic's watertight compartments did not function properly.
The proofreading symbol "mc060-1.jpg" means to add a period.
Good supporting details for the thesis statement "Yellowstone Park features some of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs" would be facts about geysers.