What are the three main parts of an introduction paragraph (in order)?

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

When you check your essay, you should look for...

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

Why is it important to know your audience for an informational essay?

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

When you are finished typing your essay, you should...

Check for errors and word choices.

When collecting evidence from the articles, you should use...

Information from as many of the sources as possible.

What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?

Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

How is the computer test similar to paper essays?

You follow all the same steps as writing an in-class essay.

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to fly?

You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong

Which of the following is the BEST example of a thesis statement?

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

What would be the best course of action if you are going to run out of time on the test?

Keep writing, doing your best until time is up.

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

A topic that is part of your main topic

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.

Which of the following issues may affect your essay during testing?

Typing skills could affect the speed of your work

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

What is a dependent clause?

A partial sentence that can not be used alone.

What does the word "relevant" mean?

On topic, or pertaining to the author's subtopics.

Which of the following is an example of formal style?

The sister's income was generated as a weekly paycheck.

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1
Which of the following citations is correct?
(Paragraph)
(Line Number)
(Author's Name, Paragraph)
(Paragraph, Line Number)
2
What are the three main parts of an introduction paragraph (in order)?
Transition Word, Background Information, Thesis
Hook, Thesis, Background Information
Topic Sentence, Thesis, Background Information
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
3
What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?
To have very little, but strong, support.
To have evidence in all paragraphs.
To have adequate support from the text.
To have evidence cited properly.
4
What is the highest score you can get for conventions according to the FSA rubric?
3
2
1
4
5
What is NOT needed in a structured paragraph?
Nouns and noun phrases.
Adjectives and elaboration.
Complete sentences.
Low level vocabulary
6
What are the two types of style in writing?
Letters and Essays
Topics and Claims
Evidence and Support
Formal and Informal
7
When you check your essay, you should look for...
Famous names and familiar words
None of these are correct
Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors
Length of the essay, number of sentences
8
Why is it important to know your audience for an informational essay?
To name them, specifically in your introduction.
To know the amount of background or basic info needed.
To know how to better persuade the reader.
None of these are true
9
Your essay's evidence should be...
Placed in parenthesis.
Included in every paragraph of your essay
Relevant and sufficient
Long, but basic
10
What is the proper spelling...
Believe
Beleive
None of these are correct
Bellieve
11
How much standard time is given to write your essay during the FSA?
2 days
4 hours
2 hours
1 hour
12
When you are finished typing your essay, you should...
Write your name
Submit it
Write a conclusion paragraph
Check for errors and word choices.
13
What is Elaboration?
A type of Thesis Statement
Description
What needs to be included in your conclusion
Connotation and Dennotation
14
When collecting evidence from the articles, you should use...
Information from only the article of your choice.
None of these are correct.
Information from as many of the sources as possible.
Information from only the first article.
15
What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?
Intro, Supporting claim, Conclusion
Intro, counter-claim, summary
Summary, Intro, supporting claims
Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion
16
What tools on the FSA will help you prepare for your writing?
Linereader tool
Highlighter tool
Notepad
All of these
17
What is the purpose of the writing FSA?
All of these are true.
To compare your score to other students in Florida.
To determine if you need a remedial English class.
To inform the teacher if you understood the writing lessons.
18
Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?
1st sentence of your body paragraphs
last sentence of your introduction
last sentence of you essay
1st sentence of your introduction
19
How is the computer test similar to paper essays?
You have Mrs. Allen to help you with questions.
You get a piece of paper for planning.
You follow all the same steps as writing an in-class essay.
You have several class periods to complete your essay.
20
In Mrs. Allen's example yesterday, how many steps were taken to write the first two paragraphs?
12
10
6
4
21
Why is it important to cite your evidence?
To look more fancy for the reader.
To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.
To include extra information to make your essay longer.
All of these.
22
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?
How could one person fight against society's expectations?
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to fly?
Beyonce made over $5.5 million last year in concert sales.
As Bob snuck in, the empty room felt suffocating and dank.
23
Which of the following is NOT a type of claim?
Supporting Claim
Sub-Claim
Central Claim
Claim
24
Should you plan before writing your essay?
Only if the question is very difficult
None of the above
No
Yes
25
How many points is an essay graded out of?
8
5
10
4
26
Where in your essay should you state your central claim?
Thesis
Both
Introduction
Neither
27
In our outlines, how many pieces of evidence were considered "sufficient"?
2
4
1
3
28
What is the purpose of a hook?
To state your main idea
To give basic background information about the topic
To engage the reader
None of these are correct
29
What is the first step when you are writing an essay?
Revise your essay
Write a hook
Read the prompt
Read the article
30
What is a rebuttal?
The last sentence in a conclusion paragraph.
You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong
You admitting that some people do not agree with you.
Information that must be included in the 1st body paragraph.
31
What is the difference between a colon and a semi-colon?
A colon is used before lists.
A semi-colon is used before lists.
A colon can replace a period.
A semi-colon can not join two sentences.
32
Which of the following is the BEST example of a thesis statement?
Yes, students should have homework weekly.
Students should not have homework weekly.
I believe students should not have homework weekly.
Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.
33
What would be the best course of action if you are going to run out of time on the test?
Keep writing, doing your best until time is up.
Keep writing even after time is up. Don't submit your essay.
Shorten your paragraphs so you can get to the conclusion.
Stop as soon as you realize you won't finish.
34
Which of the following is NOT a part of grammar?
Desperate Clause
Adverbial Phrases
Noun phrases
Dependent Clause
35
What is a thesis statement?
All of these answers are correct.
The main idea of your essay.
Your central claim.
The answer to the prompt and your reasons.
36
What is a subtopic?
A topic that is part of your main topic
Your central claim
Your first thoughts in the introduction
A topic that describes the conclusion
37
Which of the following would be the BEST option for a transition?
My first reason
In conclusion
Initially
Next of all
38
What is a counter-argument?
A short sentence included at the end of your conclusion.
You admitting that some people do not agree with you.
Your reasons in your thesis statement.
Your response to those who do not agree with you.
39
Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?
My mother sent me.
On the way to the mall, my sister stopped for a coffee.
Walking home from school, I saw a child playing ball.
At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.
40
When do you use a counter-argument?
In any essay.
None of these are correct.
Argumentative essays
In an informational essay only.
41
Which of the following issues may affect your essay during testing?
No articles to use as support
Typing skills could affect the speed of your work
There are no problems with testing.
No way to plan
42
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
Two, at minimum.
One, as long as you use evidence.
All essays should be five paragraphs.
You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.
43
How many categories does the FSA rubric include?
2
1
3
4
44
What is a dependent clause?
An appropriate style of writing.
A partial sentence that can not be used alone.
An independent clause.
A complete sentence.
45
How do you support your claim?
With evidence
With a hook
With background information
With transitions
46
What does a sentence need to be complete?
An adverb and noun.
A verb phrase.
An adjective and verb.
A subject and verb.
47
Which of the following would be the BEST word choice to replace the word "big"?
Big
Large
Huge
Substantial
48
What does the word "relevant" mean?
Providing enough evidence to support your claim.
Using high-level vocabulary appropriate for your audience.
On topic, or pertaining to the author's subtopics.
None of these are correct.
49
Which of the following is an example of formal style?
The sister's income was generated as a weekly paycheck.
These are all informal sentences.
The sisters' got some money after work.
I earned money bi-weekly through my work at the office.
50
What is the testing platform used to assess your essay writing?
FSA
ACT
FCAT
SAT
51
Which of the following is NOT a step to writing an essay?
Read and analyze the prompt
Revise your essay
Create a hook
Research information online
52
Which of the following would be an error in your essay?
Using punctuation
Using vague words
Using quotes for support
Using elaboration
53
Which of the following feedback would be appropriate during peer review?
Changed "that" to "the country" so your idea will be clear.
You need to learn spelling.
None of these are appropriate.
I can't read your handwriting.

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