TEST: State Test Terms, Transitions, and Outlines

words that usually mean you need to write a narrative (choose 3)

• write from a particular point of view

• write a continuation of the story

• write your opinion

• write an essay comparing

• write an alternate version

words that usually mean I need to write an informative essay (choose 3)

• explain

• define

• continue

• classify

• critique

words that usually mean I need to write an informative essay (choose 3)

• argue for or against

• rewrite

• analyze

• compare/ contrast

• clarify

words that usually mean I need to write an informative essay (choose 2)

• write from a particular point of view

• inform

• convince

• idenitfy

words that usually mean you need to write a narrative (choose 2)

• write an essay arguing justifying

• write an essay explaining

• write about what you would do

• imagine that you are a character or in a particular situation

words that usually mean I need to write an informative essay (choose 2)

• describe

• instruct

• evaluate

• justify

How should I word my claim/ answer to the prompt in my informative or argumentative essay?

• as a question

• use "I think that..." at the beginning

• use similar words from the prompt to make sure I am answering the prompt in my essay

• use a direct quote from the text

When can I use opinionated/ persuasive words in my essay?

• When I am writing an argumentative essay

• when I am writing an informative essay

• when I am writing a narrative

• all of the above

How is an argumentative essay different from an informative essay? (choose TWO)

• They are not different

• I must add one more paragraph that contains the counterclaim and rebuttal in an argumentative essay.

• I must give two pieces of evidence in each paragraph in an argumentative essay.

• I can use more opinionated words

• I do not have to include a conclusion in my essay

TRUE or FALSE: I should write a summary when I write my essay on the state test.

• TRUE: you may be asked to write a summary

• FALSE: you will never be asked to write a summary