MAP Writing and Composition

Question 1

Which type of writing requires a student to present facts and information about a topic without expressing a personal opinion?

Accepted Answer

Informational/explanatory writing

Answer

Informational/explanatory writing focuses on conveying facts and explaining topics objectively, without the author inserting personal opinions.

Question 2

In the writing process, which step comes AFTER drafting?

Accepted Answer

Revising

Answer

Revising comes after drafting and involves improving the content, organization, and clarity of the written piece.

Question 3

A student is writing an essay arguing that schools should have longer recess periods. What type of writing is this?

Accepted Answer

Opinion/argumentative

Answer

Opinion/argumentative writing involves taking a position on an issue and supporting it with reasons and evidence, as the student is arguing for longer recess.

Question 4

Which organizational structure would be BEST for a student writing about the causes of the American Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

Cause and effect structure is best when explaining what factors led to an event, making it ideal for writing about the causes of the Civil War.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph and tells the reader what the rest of the paragraph will be about.

MAP - Missouri Assessment Program Practice Test

MAP - Missouri Assessment Program Practice Test

MAP Writing and Composition