ABCTE Writing Instruction & Composition 3

Question 1

A student consistently writes run-on sentences. Which targeted mini-lesson would MOST directly address this issue?

Accepted Answer

Identifying independent clauses and using coordinating conjunctions or periods

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Comma usage with introductory clauses

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Adding descriptive adjectives

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Expanding vocabulary with a thesaurus

Question 2

Which scaffolding tool BEST supports struggling writers during the prewriting stage?

Accepted Answer

Graphic organizers such as webs or outlines

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Word walls

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Sentence frames for paragraphs

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Editing checklists

Question 3

According to the writing process, what distinguishes revision from editing?

Accepted Answer

Revision addresses content and structure; editing addresses grammar and mechanics

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Revision addresses mechanics; editing addresses content

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Revision is done by teachers; editing is done by students

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Revision and editing are the same stage performed at different times

Question 4

Which type of writing task asks students to analyze a text and construct an argument supported by textual evidence?

Accepted Answer

Argument/evidence-based writing

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Personal narrative

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Descriptive essay

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Creative fiction

Question 5

A teacher models writing in front of the class while thinking aloud about decisions. This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Modeled writing (think-aloud)

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Shared writing

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Interactive writing

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Guided writing

Question 6

Which writing convention error involves capitalizing a word that should not be capitalized, such as 'I studied History in school'?

Accepted Answer

Hypercapitalization

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Subject-verb disagreement

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Dangling modifier

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Comma splice

Question 7

Which instructional sequence best follows the Gradual Release of Responsibility model for writing instruction?

Accepted Answer

Modeled writing → shared writing → guided writing → independent writing

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Independent writing → guided writing → modeled writing

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Peer writing → independent writing → teacher feedback

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Assessment → instruction → independent writing