Writing Workshop: Narrative Writing - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?

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B: “when its timbers were saturated with dew”

Question 2

Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?

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C: “when the maids stood ready with mop and pail in front entries to keep the deluge out”

Question 3

Read the introduction to Maria’s personal narrative, “Teaching Saturday School.” Student Work On Saturday mornings, I _______ Arabic to the children who attend my mosque. I wake up at eight o’clock and prepare my lesson as I eat breakfast. It’s hard work, but the look on my students’ faces when they _______ a new word is priceless. Fill in the blanks in order.

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A: teach . . . . understand

Question 4

Read the writing prompt. Your school has decided that students must wear uniforms every day. Do you agree with this decision? Why or why not? Write a letter to your principal that explains your point of view. Provide clear reasons for whether or not you support the school’s decision. Jonas decides that he will write a letter explaining that he disagrees with the principal’s decision because he believes that uniforms take away from students’ individuality. What is his best next step?

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D: brainstorm different ideas

Question 5

All of the following are essential to a strong essay outline, EXCEPT

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B: each vivid sensory detail that will be included.

Question 6

Read the introduction to Mila’s personal narrative, “True Lessons.” Student Work “Smile, Mila! Smile!” When my little sister was almost three years old, she would _______ this every day when I _______ in the door from school. Fill in the blanks in order.

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A: repeat . . . walked

Question 7

Look at the brainstorming web. Open image in full-screen view A brainstorming web can be an important tool in narrative writing because

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B: it helps the writer think of different topics to write about.

Question 8

Read the introduction to Cora’s personal narrative, “Apple Picking.” Student Work Have you ever _______ homemade apple pie? I have, and it was the most delicious piece of food I ever tasted. Last summer, I _______ an orchard with my cousins. Fill in the blanks in order.

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A: baked . . . . visited

Question 9

Sasha just read a writing prompt, and she is not sure what to write about. In order to write a strong essay, Sasha should first

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D: brainstorm different topics.

Question 10

What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative?

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B: sentence 1, sentence 2, sentence 3, sentence 4

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