OAA Writing & Language Arts Flashcards
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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.