Language Arts Lesson 4
Writing Applications

Problems 4-1

Answer Key

Problems  (click HERE for a printer-friendly version)

Directions: Complete the problems below. Consult the Answer Key below for answers once you finish. Review the Instruction material which relates to any questions you do not get correct.

Different types of writing are described below. Match the description with the right type of writing (use answers more than once). Then read the material in the bottom two boxes and describe what type of writing each is.

  1. Develops a central question about an issue or situation that directs the investigation. _____
     
  2. Tells a story. _____
     
  3. Uses concrete sensory details. _____
     
  4. Description, explanation, comparison/contrast and problem/solution are all examples of this type of writing. _____
     
  5. Includes facts and details for focus. _____
     
  6. Relates ideas, observations or recollections of an event. _____
     
  7. Uses margins, tabs, spacing, columns and page orientation. _____
     
  8. Develops a plot and setting to present a point of view. _____
     
  9. Offers persuasive evidence to validate an argument or arguments. _____
     
  10. Electronic text used to type documents. _____
  1. narrative
     
  2. expository composition
     
  3. word processing
     
  4. research Reports

Answer Key (click HERE for a printer-friendly version) (top) 

  1. d
     
  2. a
     
  3. a
     
  4. b
     
  5. d
     
  6. a
     
  7. c
     
  8. a
     
  9. b
     
  10. c

 

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