Mr. P's End of Trimester #1 Exam Cram

After finishing your rough draft, you should:

What are some of the tried/true methods to generate inspiration?

What is the number one skill 8th graders should know when it comes to ELA/writing?

What should you do to start your concluding paragraph?

Which of these are crucial for an optimal learning environment for the brain?

The outline serves as a ___________ for a 5 paragraph essay.

Which of the following is the correct order for the writing process?

The introductory paragraph should contain which of the following:

True or false: the claim and thesis are the same thing in a 5 paragraph essay.

The body paragraphs are the _______________ of an essay.

What are the basic elements of a narrative story?

How do we "hear" run-ons and fragments in our rough drafts?

What does the acronym C.U.P.S. stand for?

What three skills will students need to know in high school, college and beyond...no matter how smart AI gets?

What is the process called to turn a rough draft into a final draft?

BONUS QUESTION: The phrase "tabula rosa" can best be described as...

What elements are included in a strong story arc?

What are the three styles of writing that 8th graders need to focus on according to the Idaho State Standards?

After brainstorming, you should use which tool to structure your thoughts/ideas:

What is the number one skill 8th graders should know when it comes to ELA/writing?

The part of the writing process that includes determining your audience, format, tone/voice and initial research is:

Which of these are considered "humor"?

How many sentences can there be in a paragraph?

What is a writing "muse"?

The claim (or thesis statement) in a 5 paragraph essay typically contains how many pieces of evidence?

Words and phrases that help direct the "flow" of an essay and tell the reader what to expect next are called: