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AASA Writing Practice Test

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  • Is the word sleep a noun, a verb, or both?
    Both. Noun: I just need to get some sleep. Verb: I couldn't sleep last night.
  • What is the purpose of a flee map?
    to organize your writing
  • What is the third category of the writing guide?
    Conventions
  • Describe what the dictionary button looks like.
    Book with a D on the cover.
  • What is the first category of the writing guide?
    Purpose, Focus, and Organization
  • What text feature is included in source 2?
    italicized words
  • What belongs in a conclusion paragraph?
    restated thesis, summary of main points, closing thought/concluding statement
  • What is being compared to "sleep process" in Source 1?
    It is like a little clock.
  • What is the definition of "complicated" as it is used in source 1?
    difficult to understand or explain
  • What type of essay are you being asked to write?
    opinion
  • How do you get the reasons for your thesis statement?
    by categorizing your chart, list, or circle map
  • What does conventions mean?
    grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Should you use the dictionary button to look up synonyms when writing?
    Yes
  • What is the order of paragraphs included in a multi-paragraph essay?
    introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
  • What is the purpose of the chart in Source 3?
    recommended hours of sleep by age
  • What are your choices when forming your opinion?
    If naps have benefits or drawbacks for elementary students.
  • What text feature is included in source 1?
    headings
  • Besides your name, what is the first thing you will do on your scratch paper?
    break down the writing prompt
  • How would you start your thesis statement for this essay?
    In my opinion,
  • What is the topic of the writing prompt?
    naps
  • What is included in the "writing guide" tab?
    the writing rubric
  • What would be a good hook for this essay?
    Answers will vary but they must be open ended.
  • What are two synonyms for sleep?
    doze, rest, snooze, nap, slumber,
  • What is the second category of the writing guide?
    Evidence and Elaboration
  • What is the writing guide?
    a rubric
  • What will you write/create on your scratch paper after the chart or list?
    Flee Map
  • What text feature is included in source 3?
    a chart
  • Do you need to read or listen to all 3 sources?
    yes
  • How many sources are included in the AASA practice test?
    3
  • How many reasons should be included in your thesis statement?
    at least 2
  • How many paragraphs are required for a 5th grade multi-paragraph essay?
    at least 4
  • What tool can help make your writing less repetitive?
    The dictionary tool! The thesaurus can help replace words used frequently with synonyms.
  • True or False: The dictionary and thesaurus tools are separate.
    FALSE
  • What is a synonym for beneficial?
    answers will vary
  • Describe what the thesaurus button looks like.
    Book with a D on the cover.
  • What is the author's claim for writing source 3?
    naps are beneficial
  • What is the second thing you will write/create on your scratch paper?
    chart/list or circle map
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