ATLAS Writing 2

Question 1

Which step of the writing process involves reviewing and improving the content, organization, and clarity of a draft?

Accepted Answer

Revising

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Prewriting

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Publishing

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Editing

Question 2

On ATLAS, which type of writing requires students to convey a personal experience using sensory details and a clear sequence of events?

Accepted Answer

Narrative writing

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Argumentative writing

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Informational/expository writing

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Persuasive letter writing

Question 3

Which writing trait on ATLAS refers to the writer's individual style and personality coming through in the text?

Accepted Answer

Voice

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Organization

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Conventions

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Sentence fluency

Question 4

What is the function of a thesis statement in an ATLAS informational or argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

To state the main claim or central idea the essay will develop

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To describe the setting of the essay

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To list all the facts the essay will include

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To provide background history only

Question 5

On ATLAS, what is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an essay?

Accepted Answer

To restate the main idea and provide a sense of closure

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To introduce a new argument not previously discussed

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To list all the evidence from the body paragraphs again

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To correct grammar errors from earlier paragraphs

Question 6

Which ATLAS writing task asks students to read multiple sources and synthesize information into an original piece?

Accepted Answer

Research-based writing task

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Personal narrative prompt

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Creative poetry prompt

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Descriptive paragraph only