Prewriting Quiz
Authored by Delicia [HHS]
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the first step in planning an informational essay comparing two stories?
Writing the conclusion first
Identifying the common theme in both stories
Listing random facts about the stories
Copying paragraphs from the stories
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
When comparing stories with the same theme, what is important to include in your thesis statement?
A) A summary of only one story
B) The theme and how both stories approach it differently or similarly
C) The author’s biography
D) The length of each story
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What should you do during prewriting to help compare the stories?
Brainstorm similarities and differences related to the theme
Ignore the theme and focus on characters only
Write sentences without planning
Copy quotes without context
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.8.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
How can graphic organizers help when preparing to write a comparison essay?
They confuse the writer
They visually separate and organize similarities and differences
They replace the need for a thesis statement
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What type of information should be included in the body paragraphs of your essay?
Irrelevant facts about the stories
Clear examples from both stories that support your comparison of the theme
Only your opinion without evidence
Unrelated stories
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Why is it important to use transitional words like “similarly” and “however” in your essay?
To make your writing more confusing
To clearly show how the stories are alike or different
To fill space on the page
To replace examples
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
When planning your introduction paragraph, what should you include?
The theme you will compare and a brief mention of both stories
The entire summary of both stories
Only a question for the reader
A list of unrelated topics
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.8.7
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