Question 1

Student writing can be assessed by which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Student journals 
B)  Student portfolios 
C)  Teacher-made tests 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

During _______, the writer focuses on the mechanics of the composition.

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Question 3

What is the main purpose of expository writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  To tell a tall tale 
B)  To write a story based on an historical figure 
C)  To convey information 
D)  None of the above

Question 4

Describe how you will get your students to use technology as a part of the writing process.

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Question 5

The main purpose of a teacher-student conference during the revising stage includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  To give positive feedback to the student writer 
B)  To answer students' questions 
C)  To discover any problem areas that need to be retaught 
D)  To point out any mechanical errors

Question 6

What are the different types of writing activities you will have your students do? How will these activities develop students' skills as well as a love of writing?

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Question 7

James Britton said that "Knowledge is a process of knowing rather than a storehouse of the known." Explain this quote as it relates to the teaching of writing.

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Question 8

Prior to the 1960s, writing instruction focused on _________.

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Question 9

What are the 6 + 1 Writing Traits?

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Question 10

Describe the various elements of a writing workshop.

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Question 11

Editing should be taught as a separate skill that comes after revising.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When writing a learning log, students should focus on mechanics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a(n) __________ journal, students assume the identity of another person, such as a pioneer or an astronaut, and writes from that person's viewpoint.

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Question 14

Research has shown that skills and drills alone can make a good writer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When writing a rough draft, a student should focus on the mechanics of the paper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Allowing students to draw is one way to get them started in writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Common Core State Standards emphasizes three different types of writing, what are they?

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Question 18

Develop your own writing rubric to assess students' writing and defend each of your categories.

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Question 19

What are the five steps in the process approach model to writing?

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Exam 6: The Process of Writing

Student writing can be assessed by which of the following methods?

During _______, the writer focuses on the mechanics of the composition.

What is the main purpose of expository writing?

Describe how you will get your students to use technology as a part of the writing process.

The main purpose of a teacher-student conference during the revising stage includes all of the following EXCEPT

What are the different types of writing activities you will have your students do? How will these activities develop students' skills as well as a love of writing?

James Britton said that "Knowledge is a process of knowing rather than a storehouse of the known." Explain this quote as it relates to the teaching of writing.

Prior to the 1960s, writing instruction focused on _________.

What are the 6 + 1 Writing Traits?

Describe the various elements of a writing workshop.

Editing should be taught as a separate skill that comes after revising.

When writing a learning log, students should focus on mechanics.

In a(n) __________ journal, students assume the identity of another person, such as a pioneer or an astronaut, and writes from that person's viewpoint.

Research has shown that skills and drills alone can make a good writer.

When writing a rough draft, a student should focus on the mechanics of the paper.

Allowing students to draw is one way to get them started in writing.

The Common Core State Standards emphasizes three different types of writing, what are they?

Develop your own writing rubric to assess students' writing and defend each of your categories.

What are the five steps in the process approach model to writing?