OAA Writing & Language Arts Flashcards

Which type of writing requires students to state a claim and support it with evidence?

Answer: Persuasive writing

Persuasive writing requires students to state a position and back it with logical evidence and reasoning.

On the OAA, which element is MOST important when revising a written response?

Answer: Ensuring ideas are logically organized and supported

Logical organization and strong supporting details are the core scoring criteria for written responses on the OAA.

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

Answer: To state the main idea of the paragraph

A topic sentence tells the reader the central idea that the rest of the paragraph will develop.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

Answer: After the game, we celebrated at the restaurant.

A comma is correctly placed after an introductory clause before the main clause.

In an OAA extended response, what does 'elaboration' mean?

Answer: Adding details, examples, or explanations to support your ideas

Elaboration means expanding on your ideas with specific details and examples to make your response thorough and convincing.

Which word is a synonym for 'analyze' as used in OAA writing prompts?

Answer: Examine closely

To analyze means to examine something carefully to understand its parts, meaning, or implications.