MAAP Writing Review Flashcard

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What does T.E.X.T. stand for in writing?

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T.E.X.T. stands for Topic sentence, Evidence, Explanation, Transition.

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What is the highest score on the MAAP rubric for 'Development of Ideas'?

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The highest score is 4.

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What three words must you use to explain the development of theme or central idea in a text?

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Emerge, Shape, Refine.

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How many times should you press the 'return' key to make a new paragraph?

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You should press the 'return' key 2 times.

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For argument and informative writing, how many paragraphs should you have at least?

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You should have at least 3 paragraphs.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence refers to the facts, examples, or details that support the main idea or argument.

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What is the purpose of an explanation in writing?

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An explanation clarifies how the evidence supports the topic sentence or main idea.

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What is a transition in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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What is the structure of a typical body paragraph?

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A typical body paragraph includes a topic sentence, evidence, explanation, and a transition.