The Body of a Directed Writing response

The content point is referred to:

• the specific answer to the question asked

• the number point system

• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

All of the following are important in developing the content point except:

• support or quote

• elaborate

• clincher

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Elaborating on a content point means:

• paraphrasing what is said

• looking for key ideas

• explaining further by use of additional sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Providing supporting details means:

• explaining why something is true

• pulling specific information from the passage

• backing up your argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the Sample, Sentence 1 states the:

• quote

• content point and nothing else

• elaboration

• focus and Content

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The first sentence in paragraph 1 is called: (use one word)

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

This is a poor directed writing response because it has no structure. Structure refers to:

• no complete sentences

• no proper development of ideas

• no paragraphing

This student was awarded points for support. Providing support means:

• she elaborated in more detail on her content points

• she provided specific quotes from the passage

• she wrote proper paragraphing to develop each point

• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

At the end of this sample, the student attempts to explain the term, "Monkey See, monkey do."

The student says: " What we mean by this is a friend may have a certain hairstyle and we may decide to copy it. This is an example of:

• development

• running on

• elaboration

• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Directed writing pieces require that you:

• use common sense

• use never annotate

• just use good writing skills

• combine comprehension and writing skills

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10