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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the smallest amount of paragraphs an essay should have?
56 paragraphs
1 paragraph
2-3 paragraphs
4-5 paragraphs
- 2. Multiple Choice
"What a narrative" means to. . .
Write a STORY about an event or experience
COMPARE and CONTRAST two events
CONVINCE a reader to do something
Create a special POEM for Mother's Day
- 3. Multiple Choice
A thesis statement is . . .
A sentence at the end of your introduction that explains to the reader what you are trying to prove/convince them of
A sentence at the end of your conclusion that explains to the reader what you are trying to prove
A sentence at the start of a poem
A special type of vocabulary word that enhances your writing
- 4. Multiple Choice
A thesis statement is used in what type of writing? (Hint: There may be more than 1 answer)
An opinion essay
A narrative
A comparative essay
Historical fiction picture book
- 5. Multiple Choice
The end of your essay is called your
Thesis staement
Introduction
Final
Conclusion
- 6. Multiple Choice
Samantha wanted a new cell phone. She worked all summer at the local Dairy Queen. She wasn’t able to attend parties, movies, or beach trips because she worked so many hours. By September 1st she had enough money to purchase the phone. When she got it home, she realized it wasn’t much different than the one she had.
Which of the following is the BEST theme for the passage?
Work hard to achieve goals in life.
People should never work summer jobs.
A young girl works all summer for a cell phone.
Be careful what you wish for.
- 7. Multiple Choice
We are the dry wind, /but broken shadows of our former selves. /Left with nothing /but the jealousy in our hearts.
What is the overall tone of this poem?
Formal
Excited
Bitter
Humorous
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which element of plot adds complications to the conflict and increases reader interest?
Resolution
Rising Action
Conflict
Conclusion
- 9. Multiple Choice
This element of plot ties up loose ends to the ending of the story
Introduction
Closing
Resolution
The End
- 10. Multiple Choice
Point of view means . . .
Who is telling the story (a narrator, a character in the story...)
Why you are adding details to your writing
An essay about vision
An important text feature in literature
- 11. Multiple Choice
A piece of writing on a particular subject, includes examples and evidence to support the writer's thinking is . . .
A contrast
An essay
A compare
A story
- 12. Multiple Choice
To show how things are the same or similar is to . . .
Determine
Transition
Compare
Cite
- 13. Multiple Choice
A way to show evidence is to give . . .
An example
Figurative Language
Punctuation
Limitless
- 14. Multiple Choice
To give a reason or cause is to . . .
Put in order
Interesting
Question
Explain
- 15. Multiple Choice
A lesson learned from a story that the reader can apply to their life outside of the story is a . . .
Question
Element
Theme
Essay
- 16. Multiple Choice
To figure out, or decide is to . . .
Question
Determine
Statement
Detailed
- 17. Multiple Choice
They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..
What is Alison looking for?
Her Keys
Her Cat
Her Car
Her Smoothie
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a metaphor?
The snow is a white blanket.
The snow is like a white blanket.
Time is greater than money.
The clock cooed causing chaos.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT alliteration?
The clock cooed causing chaos.
Super singers study stupendously.
My shirt is as bright as the sun.
The car screeched to a halt.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the term that shows us who is telling the story?
Repeated Words or Symbols
Comparative Essay
Exponential Growth
Point of View
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which sentence contains a simile?
For a while, she tried to follow the groups footprints.
The small girl liked the animals.
The wolf slept next to her, protecting her like a fierce soldier.
His teeth are sharp as he bites down on his food.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Dogs are the best pets to have. They are loyal to their owners and friendly to people around them. Dogs always seem to be happy. They are much more appealing to own than cats.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Dogs are happy.
Dogs make for better pets.
Cats make for better pets.
Cats are not as happy as dogs.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Read the following paragraph:
Uniforms should not be mandatory for students. It hinders their freedom of expression. Plus, most students oppose the idea of wearing restrictive uniforms.
What is the author's point of view of the topic of uniforms?
The author is in favor of uniforms.
The author is against uniforms.
Uniforms are colorful.
Uniforms have a plot twist.
- 24. Multiple Choice
After waiting for his call for two nights in row, Cassie grew impatient with Henry and decided that she would call him first. "Impatient" means . . .
Patient
Lazy
Restless
Happy
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is NOT something you should put in your essay?
Introduction/ Conclusion
Thesis/
Powerful Words
One Paragraph/
Emojis
Text Evidence/
Transitions
- 26. Multiple Choice
John was bewildered when he saw the math teacher writing letters on the board that were to be added and subtracted. "Aren't letters for reading class?" John thought to himself.
Bewildered means . . .
Confused
Unprepared
Excited
Depressed
- 27. Multiple Choice
During the NJSLA you should . . .
Remain calm
Do your best
Call out
Re-read directions
- 28. Multiple Choice
If you do not understand a question on the NJSLA you should NOT:
Call out and ask for help
Use your context clues
Go back and reread directions
Problem solve on your own
- 29. Multiple Choice
If a question asks you to refer to the text, what do you need to do?
Give details.
Summarize the text.
Go back to the text to look for information.
Organize the text.
- 30. Multiple Choice
If a question asks you to analyze a character's motivation, you should...
Closely study and examine why a character chose to do something in the story.
Give your opinion about the character in the story.
List character traits for the character.
Compare the character to another character in the story.
- 31. Multiple Choice
What does the word "mood" mean?
The feeling the reader has when reading a text
Opinion, claim, and details
Thesis, issue, and claim
Words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a sentence.
- 32. Multiple Choice
To find similarities and differences between people, places, or things
Compare and contrast
Main idea
Cite
Elements
- 33. Multiple Choice
What is the first step when you see a NJSLA writing prompt?
Read the prompt carefully, put the question in your own words and take notes on key information
Quickly read the prompt
Find verb pairs
Quickly write and submit your work
- 34. Multiple Choice
When you have a narrative writing prompt you should . . .
Convince the reader of your point of view
Write a comparative essay
Write a detailed story about a particular experience or event
Write one paragraph without any punctuation
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which question word pairs below DO NOT give us clue on what to write about?
describe why
analyze how
give an explanation
review your work
- 36. Multiple Choice
For a writing prompt, you should always remember to. . .
Re-read the directions
Triple check your word
Add strong, powerful words
Create meaningful writing with multiple paragraphs
- 37. Multiple Choice
If the directions are asking you to use BOTH stories, you should be
Releasing context clues
Adding a question statement
Using examples from both stories to convince the reader
Forming a negative opinion
- 38. Multiple Choice
If the directions are asking you to continue a story, you should . . .
Make up new main characters
Only write one or two sentences
Re-read the story and continue writing as if you were the author
Make up a story about your own life
- 39. Multiple Choice
During a writing prompt you should NOT . . .
Use a hook
Write multiple paragraphs
Use strong, powerful words
Finish as fast as possible
- 40. Multiple Choice
The word "analyze" means
To explain in great detail using evidence
Use a timeline to solve an answer
Create meaningful writing
Write a story about your favorite birthday
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