ATLAS Writing

Question 1

On the ATLAS Writing assessment, which type of writing requires students to take a position and support it with evidence and reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Argumentative/opinion writing

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Narrative writing

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Descriptive writing

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Expressive poetry

Question 2

Which writing trait, assessed on ATLAS, refers to the logical order and flow of ideas in a piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

Organization

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Voice

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Word choice

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Conventions

Question 3

On ATLAS, what is the purpose of a 'hook' at the beginning of an essay?

Accepted Answer

To grab the reader's attention and motivate them to keep reading

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To summarize the conclusion

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To list the supporting details in order

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To state the author's name and date

Question 4

Which element of writing is scored under 'conventions' on the ATLAS Writing rubric?

Accepted Answer

Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

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The strength of the argument

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The creativity of word choice

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The depth of research cited

Question 5

On ATLAS, what does 'elaboration' mean in the context of body paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

Providing details, examples, and explanations that develop the main idea

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Repeating the thesis statement exactly

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Writing the shortest possible paragraphs

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Listing facts without explanation

Question 6

In ATLAS Writing, which transition phrase signals a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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In addition

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For example

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As a result