6 Traits/MLA Format Quiz

What is the purpose of the 6 + 1 Writing Traits? Check all that apply.

• Focuses the writing process for students

• Gives a consistent guide to writing

• Helps teachers assess writing

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the traits is the heart of the message?

• Organization

• Conventions

• Ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Trait that focuses on the internal structure.

• Word Choice

• Ideas

• Organization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Trait that focuses on the rhythm and flow of the essay.

• Presentation

• Conventions

• Sentence Fluency

Which trait is the +1?

• Conventions

• Voice

• Presentation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

An in-text citation is

• Using someone else's information in your essay

• Using common knowledge in an essay

• Using a table in an essay.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MLA format includes Times New Roman, 12 point font, and what size margins?

• 2-inch

• 1-inch

• 3-inch

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A Works Cited page should be organized by

• First letter in the title

• First letter in the citation

• The order you used the sources in the essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

True/False: Citations should be used to take up extra space in your essay.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In a Works Cited page, months should be abbreviated if they're over four words long.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9