MAP 6th Grade Language Arts : Writing
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Example Question #1 : Writing
Read the main idea of a writing assignment provided below.
The Revolutionary War was not an easy battle for many Americans.
Based on this main idea, what should be discussed in the body paragraphs?
Comparing and contrasting the various American wars.
Reasons why the Revolutionary War was difficult for Americans
Reasons why countries go to war
Comparing and contrasting the World Wars
Reasons why the Revolutionary War was difficult for Americans
Body paragraphs should always support the main idea. Each paragraph should provide an example that proves the main idea. In this case, the main idea is that the Revolutionary War was not an easy battle for many Americans; thus, the body paragraphs should give reasons why the war was so difficult.
The correct answer is, "Reasons why the Revolutionary War was difficult for Americans ".
Example Question #2 : Writing
Read the main idea of a writing assignment provided below.
There are many things that can be done to conserve water.
Based on this main idea, what should be discussed in the body paragraphs?
Describing the energy cycle
Examples of ways to conserve water
Examples of the things that need water
Describing the water cycle
Examples of ways to conserve water
Body paragraphs should always support the main idea. Each paragraph should provide an example that proves the main idea. In this case, the main idea is stating that there are many things that can be done to conserve water; thus, the body paragraphs should give examples of ways to conserve water.
The correct answer is, "Examples of ways to conserve water".
Example Question #3 : Writing
Andrew is planning to write a report on animals that are extinct. Which source would be the most useful for him?
A chart that outlines the life cycle of a Bald Eagle
An articles that talks about Bald Eagles
A chart that includes pictures of extinct animals
An article that discusses various extinct animals
An article that discusses various extinct animals
A source is something that is used to learn information on a topic. In this case, Andrew needs something that will help him learn about different extinct animals.
Of our answer choices, the best answer is an article that discusses various extinct animals. A chart the includes pictures of extinct animals wouldn't provide enough information to write a report. Also, the report is on more than just one endangered animal; thus, information only on the Bald Eagle would not be as helpful as an article that discusses several endangered animals.
Example Question #4 : Writing
Kara is going to write a report about beach vacations. Which source would be the most useful for her?
A book about what to pack for a vacation
A book about popular travel destinations
A book about beaches around the world
A book about sites to see in Paris
A book about beaches around the world
A source is something that is used to learn information on a topic. In this case, Kara needs something that will help her learn about beach vacations. Of our answer choices, the best answer is a book about beaches around the world.
A book that is about popular travel destinations might include some beaches, but there will also be a lot of information that Kara won't need for her report. A book about what sites to see in Paris is not the best choices because Paris is not a place for a beach vacation, and it is only one place and Kara's report will need to talk about multiple beach vacations. Though what to pack for a beach vacation might be included in Kara's report, the main point of the report is about beach vacations in general, so the best answer is a book about beaches around the world.
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