Timed Writing Review

Which topic sentence below is not written correctly?

*Be ready to explain why.

• It is easier to learn in a classroom than online because the teacher will know what you are doing...

• Learning in the classroom is easier than online learning.

• Online learning is easier than classroom learning because students are less distracted.

• Learning in the classroom is more convenient than online learning.

Why is this concluding sentence not written correctly?

So, in my opinion I think that it is easier to learn in a classroom due to all the problems there are online. 

• The writer is giving an opinion.

• The writer uses first person pronouns (I, Me,My).

• The problems mentioned are not clear.

• ALL of these reasons are correct.

Why is this not the correct way to write the topic sentence?

"Do you like online school or regular school?"

• The question requires a "Yes" or "No" response and it is not creative.

• The topic sentence in a paragraph should not be a question!

• "regular school" is not clear

• This question is acceptable as a topic sentence.

What is wrong with these first two sentences from a paragraph?

"What would be easier, learning online or in a classroom? I think that learning in a classroom is much easier than online."

• It starts with a question.

• It uses first person pronouns.

• It doesn't clearly answer the writing task.

• ALL of these reasons are correct.

This student uses a transition word between sentences. What is the transition?

"To add, online school can be better for some people since they are anti-social."

• since

• to add

• can be better

• online school

What makes this sentence well written?

"Another reason that learning at school can help kids is because they are able to socialize with their fellow students."

• It clearly shows that the writer is giving another reason to support his topic sentences.

• A transition is provided.

• The reason is clear.

• ALL of these answers are correct.

Why is this not a well written topic sentence?

"Many people may have different opinions about online school."

• "Many people" should be more specific.

• It answers only part of the writing task.

• It does not clearly answer the writing task.

• Opinions do not matter!

What word in this sentence should NOT be used in your writing?

"Learning in a classroom is better because you can do more stuff in a classroom than learning online."

• better

• stuff

• than

• Learning

Why should this sentence not be used in the paragraph?

"I also liked online school because I had my own Chromebook at the time, if you had chrome you can use it online."

• The use of first person pronouns and opinions should be avoided!

• The wrong transition was used!

• The second person "you" should not be used.

• There is nothing wrong with this sentence.

What is the main problem with this answer?

"A classroom in person is better than online because in online everyone is struggling with something the teacher dosent know how to use the internet most of the time kids WiFi is bad , they can do whatever they want because they can turn there camera off they dont really pay attention in person kids are having fun, its more simple for the teacher the teacher also has more control of the kids."

• It is only ONE long run on sentence! There should be 8 sentences!

• The student should check his/her spelling!

• It doesn't answer the writing task.

• There is nothing wrong with this answer!