Writing Skills for Reception: Improve Your Child's Literacy

Question 1

When we start writing a sentence in a letter, what should we use?

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A capital letter

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A full stop

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A question mark

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A comma

Question 2

Which punctuation mark shows that we are excited?

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!

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.

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,

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?

Question 3

Which punctuation mark do we use to ask a question?

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Question mark

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Full stop

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Exclamation mark

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Comma

Question 4

Which word starts with the sound we make when we say 'puh'?

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Pig

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Cat

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Dog

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Apple

Question 5

When we write a sentence, which word should start with a capital letter?

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The first word

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The last word

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Every word

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The middle word

Question 6

When you want to ask a question, which punctuation mark should you use at the end of the sentence?

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Question mark

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Period

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Exclamation mark

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Comma

Question 7

When we write, what should we do after each word?

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Leave a space.

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Crumple the paper.

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Draw a picture.

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I don't know.

Question 8

What punctuation mark do we use at the end of a question?

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Question mark

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Full stop

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Exclamation mark

Question 9

When we finish writing a sentence, which punctuation mark do we put at the end?

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Full stop .

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Question mark?

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Exclamation mark!

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Comma ,

Question 10

Which word has the letter 'f' in it?

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fish

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cat

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dog

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tree

Question 11

When we write, what do we leave between words?

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A finger space

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A full stop

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A question mark

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A comma

Question 12

We have a sentence: 'The kitten is sleeping on the bed.' What should we put at the end of this sentence?

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A full stop, like a little black dot

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A big red exclamation mark

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A question mark with a curly tail

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A comma, like a tiny little hook

Question 13

When we write, which words should always start with a capital letter?

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Our name

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The first word in a sentence

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The last word in a sentence

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The word 'and'

Question 14

How do we write a question mark?

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With a question mark at the end.

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With a period at the end.

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With a comma in the middle.

Question 15

What do we put at the end of a sentence?

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A full stop

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A question mark

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A comma

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An exclamation mark

Question 16

When we finish writing a sentence, what punctuation mark do we need to put at the end?

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Full stop

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Question mark

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Comma

Question 17

When we want to show excitement or surprise in our writing, which punctuation mark do we use?

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Exclamation mark

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Period

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Question mark

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Comma

Question 18

You have a great idea for a story and want to share it. What should you do first?

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Write down your ideas

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Draw a picture

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Talk to your friends

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Read other stories

Question 19

What do you put at the end of a sentence?

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A full stop

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A comma

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A question mark

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An exclamation mark

Question 20

When you finish writing a sentence, what punctuation mark should you use?

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Full stop (.)

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Question mark (?)

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Comma (,)

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Exclamation mark (!)

Question 21

When we want to ask a question and write it down, which punctuation mark should we use at the end of the sentence?

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Question mark

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Full stop

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Exclamation mark

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Comma

Question 22

What should you put at the end of a sentence?

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A full stop

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A comma

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A question mark

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An exclamation mark

Question 23

Where do we put a comma in a sentence?

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To separate items in a list

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After the subject

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Before the verb

Question 24

How should the letter 'n' be written?

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Like a 'n'

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Like a 'c'

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Like a 'h'

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Like a 'u'

Question 25

When we feel very happy or surprised, which punctuation mark should we use?

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Exclamation mark

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Full stop

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Question mark

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Comma

Question 26

When writing a sentence, what is important to remember?

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Leave spaces between words

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Use different colors

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Write letters very tall

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Don't use capital letters at the start of sentences

Question 27

Which writing style helps you imagine a picture in your mind by using exciting words?

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Descriptive

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Persuasive

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Narrative

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Informative

Question 28

Which sentence uses a metaphor?

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The wind whispered through the leaves.

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The tree is tall.

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The sun is shining brightly.

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The cat sat on the mat.

Question 29

When we write letters, what do we need to use?

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Capital letters and full stops

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Lots of colors and pictures

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Only write in pencil

Question 30

Where is the cat sitting?

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On the table

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In the table

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Under the table

Question 31

Which sentence has the correct spaces between the words?

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the big cat ran

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thebigcatran

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Thebig cat ran

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the bigcatran

Question 32

Before you start writing, what's the first thing you should do?

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Plan or outline what you want to write about.

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Just start writing without planning.

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Ask someone to tell you what to write about.

Question 33

Which sentence uses the most exciting words to describe the cat?

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The sleek black cat explored the garden.

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The cat is black.

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The cat dashed across the street.

Question 34

Before we start writing, what's the first step we should take?

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Plan our ideas

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Write the ending

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Draw a picture

Question 35

Which sentence has a question mark at the end?

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Where is my toy?

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My cat is black.

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What a beautiful day!

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Please close the door.

Question 36

How does the setting of a story help us understand the story?

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It helps us imagine where the story is happening.

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It makes the story more exciting.

Question 37

What makes your writing easier to understand?

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Keeping your sentences short

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Using big words

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Writing in a messy way

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Using lots of different fonts

Question 38

What is a good way to plan your writing?

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Make a mind map

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Write a letter

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Play a game

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Eat a snack

Question 39

Which sentence shows the correct use of finger spaces?

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I went to the park

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IwentToThePark

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I  went  to  the  park

Question 40

Which word should have a capital letter because it is a place?

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London

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the

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and

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cat

Question 41

What should we write at the top of a letter?

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Our name and the date

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A picture of an animal

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Our favorite number

Question 42

What do we use to write letters and numbers?

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A pencil

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A book

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A ruler

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A computer

Question 43

When we write, it's good to

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Sit up straight

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Hold the pencil too tightly

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Scribble on the paper

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Chat with our friends

Question 44

What do we call the little mark at the end of a sentence?

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A full stop

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A comma

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A question mark

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An exclamation mark

Question 45

What do we write when we want to share facts?

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A non-fiction piece

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A story

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A funny joke

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A poem

Question 46

What word can you put in the blank to make the sentence correct: The _____ is flying in the sky.

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bird

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car

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table

Question 47

Which letter is a capital letter?

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C

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a

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6

Question 48

What kind of writing tells us about real things?

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Writing a list of animals that live in the jungle

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Writing a story about a talking cat

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Writing a poem about a rainbow

Question 49

What should you do after you finish writing a sentence?

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Put a period (.) at the end

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Draw a picture

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Start a new line

Question 50

What does the title of a story usually tell you?

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What the story is about

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Who wrote the story

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How long the story is

Question 51

Which of these would be an interesting topic for a non-fiction book for young children?

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The life cycle of a butterfly

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The history of our country

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The science of black holes

Question 52

When writing a letter to a friend, what two things should you always include?

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A greeting and a closing

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A picture and a stamp

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Lots of stickers and glitter

Question 53

What kind of writing do you do when you tell a story?

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Story

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Painting

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Singing

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Dancing

Question 54

What is the main goal of creative writing?

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To tell stories and express your imagination

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To share real-life information

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To give instructions

Question 55

When writing non-fiction, we do NOT need to:

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Tell a story

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Find facts and information

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Write a summary

Question 56

The most important thing to remember when writing is to:

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Share your ideas clearly

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Make it look neat

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Have fun

Question 57

Before we start writing a story, what's the first thing we should do?

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Think about our story and make a plan

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Start writing right away

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Draw a picture of our story

Question 58

When you write a story, what kind of writing is it?

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Storytelling

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Letter writing

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Shopping list writing

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News writing

Question 59

Why is it important to check your writing after you finish?

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To find and fix any mistakes.

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To make it look neat.

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To add more words.

Question 60

Which type of writing tells a story?

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Creative writing

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Non-fiction writing

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Informative writing

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Persuasive writing

Question 61

What is non-fiction writing used for?

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To teach the reader something

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To make the reader laugh

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To convince the reader of something

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To share the writer's feelings

Question 62

What do we do first when writing?

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Plan what to write

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Start writing

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Edit our writing

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Share our writing

Question 63

How should we start a sentence?

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With a capital letter

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With a lowercase letter

Question 64

How can we make the place in a story feel real?

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Use words that describe colors and actions.

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Write sentences that are too long.

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Only write about places that are real.