Writing Flashcards
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On ATLAS, which sentence structure issue involves two independent clauses incorrectly joined with only a comma?
Answer: Comma splice
A comma splice occurs when two complete sentences are joined with only a comma, which is a convention error assessed on ATLAS.
In ATLAS Writing, what does 'word choice' refer to as a scored trait?
Answer: Selecting precise, vivid, and appropriate vocabulary to convey meaning effectively
Word choice on ATLAS is scored based on how precisely and vividly the writer selects vocabulary to communicate ideas clearly and engagingly.
Which prewriting strategy involves writing all ideas quickly without stopping to evaluate them?
Answer: Freewriting/brainstorming
Freewriting or brainstorming is a prewriting strategy where students write ideas continuously without judgment to generate content before drafting.
How does ATLAS assess sentence fluency in student writing?
Answer: By evaluating whether sentences vary in length and structure and flow smoothly when read aloud
Sentence fluency on ATLAS is scored by how rhythmically the writing flows, with varied sentence beginnings, lengths, and structures creating a smooth reading experience.
On ATLAS, which type of evidence is most appropriate to include in an informational essay about a historical event?
Answer: Specific facts, dates, quotes, and details from credible sources
Informational essays on ATLAS should be supported by specific facts, dates, direct quotes, and details from credible, relevant sources.
Which ATLAS writing convention requires students to use a new paragraph for each new idea or shift in time in a narrative?
Answer: Starting a new paragraph when the topic, speaker, or time changes
ATLAS writing conventions include paragraphing rules: a new paragraph signals a change in topic, speaker, time, or place within a narrative.