GMAS Writing Key Terms
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Forms of writing in which the writer makes a claim and supports that claim with reasons and evidence.
Argumentative texts
Narrative texts
Informational texts
Realistic Fiction texts
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The main statement of an argumentative text, which usually appears in the introduction.
The main point on which the writer will develop their work in order to convince readers.
Counterclaim
Argument
Reason
Claim
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with another claim.
It is supported by evidence and sound reasoning.
Counterclaim
Argument
Reason
Claim
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.4.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The beginning of a piece of writing.
It lets readers know what they will be reading about, and it should set up the main idea, or thesis, of the writing.
Body Paragraph
Introduction
Conclusion
Counterclaim
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In a text, this includes reasons given to support a writer’s claims.
In informational texts, it may include facts, opinions of experts, quotes, statistics, or definitions.
Reasons
Evidence
Claim
Topic
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
For a claim to be effective, it must be supported with credible evidence and reasoning. Credible evidence and reasoning are supported by facts and are effective in persuading the audience to agree with the writer’s claim.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.4.8
7.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Relationships are the ways in which ideas are (a) .
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
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