NAEP NAEP Writing Grade 8

Question 1

On the NAEP Grade 8 Writing assessment, which type of writing asks students to support a claim with reasons and evidence?

Accepted Answer

Argumentative writing

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Narrative writing

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Descriptive writing

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Reflective writing

Question 2

What does NAEP Grade 8 Writing assess when it asks students to 'explain' a topic?

Accepted Answer

Their ability to present information clearly to inform the reader

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Their ability to tell a personal story

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Their ability to write a poem

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Their ability to create dialogue

Question 3

In NAEP Grade 8 Writing, what is a 'thesis statement'?

Accepted Answer

A sentence that states the main argument or point of the essay

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A question that opens the essay

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The concluding sentence of an essay

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A list of sources used

Question 4

On NAEP Grade 8 Writing, what is the purpose of a 'transition word' in an essay?

Accepted Answer

To connect ideas and help the writing flow smoothly

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To introduce a new character

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To define a vocabulary term

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To cite a source

Question 5

Which element of writing does NAEP Grade 8 evaluate when assessing whether a student stays on the topic throughout an essay?

Accepted Answer

Coherence

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Voice

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Conventions

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Sentence variety

Question 6

On the NAEP Grade 8 Writing assessment, what does 'elaboration' mean in the context of a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Adding details, examples, or explanations to support a point

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Restating the thesis word for word

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Writing a one-sentence paragraph

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Listing sources in alphabetical order