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A thesis is also known as
A claim
A main idea
A controlling idea
A focus statement
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Examples of an
effective hook
or attention-grabber is
Thought: As I sat and watched the meteor shower, I wondered
Description: The large screen glowed in the dark theater.
Question: Do you watch movies? Well, I have.
Dialogue:"Jay, I want to take you on a date" Sara blurted.
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All essays for the FSA must be written in what style of writing?
Formal: Serious and objective
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
Semi-formal: 1/2 serious and 1/2 casual
Casual: laid back and chill
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Identify the key elements of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay, in sequential order.
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, 1 Counterargument, and Conclusion
Counterargument, Intro, Conclusion, and 3 Body Paragraphs
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Strong vs. weak topic sentence:
Next, I will tell you about smart phone games.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
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Which elaboration matches this thesis?
People often use salt to preserve foods.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt more.
Salt helps to preserve fish because it keeps it fresh longer
Two common types of salt include sea salt and kosher salt.
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Reliable
and
valid
evidence is
Based on opinions
Trustworthy
Proven
Accurate
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The counterargument paragraph
comes before the conclusion; it supports the opposition.
comes after the introduction, and supports the main claim.
comes in the middle of the essay.
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The Olympics only encourages competition, not friendship.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
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What does a quality conclusion include?
New evidence
Summary
Transition and thesis restatement.
Transition, thesis restatement, and summary of evidence/ pts
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Examples of
precise
and
mature language
would be
Awesome, Disastrous, Stupendous, As a matter of fact, Items.
Coaxing, Ridiculing, Discussing
Said, Walk
Good, bad, nice, things
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What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)
Thesis, Hook, Transition Sentence
Hook, Transition Sentence, and Thesis
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
Cite and explain, cite and explaiin
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Logical organization means...
The essay has a logical organization
The essay does not make sense.
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
The essay needs to be rewritten.
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Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence:
High schools should require students to play one sport
Students feel more energized to learn.
Sports keep young bones healthy.
Dance should be considered a sport.
Sports improve the students' emotional health.
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Should you clump all of your evidence and elaboration together?
No, each piece of evidence must be explained separately.
No, each elaboration must be SPECIFIC to its evidence.
Yes, explaining everything helps us see the whole picture.
Yes, It will make more sense.
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How do you cite the author?
Based on txt 2, Jamie Oliver say "..."
As stated in "How to Budget" the author states "....." (New 4).
According to Jamie in the thing he wrote...
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The next paragraph is about how young and old use technology.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
18
After reading and gathering textual evidence, you should
Create a thesis with 3 reasons
Organize ideas and evidence into a web graphic organizer.
Start typing
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Elaboration is defined as
Telling more about the cited evidence
Repeating the evidence in different words.
Analyzing and examining the cited evidence
Explaining or stretching an idea or concept
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What do you do if the prompt is explanatory?
Argue or persuade
Justify or say why something is right
Evaluate or give the value of
Explain or inform
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Relevant evidence and specific elaboration should
skim over the non-essential parts of the topic.
support and analyze the main points in the thesis.
discuss the same aspect/part of the topic.
22
What is the correct order for an informative essay?
Conclusion, 3 Body paragraphs, and Introduction
Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.
3 Body paragraphs, Introduction, and conclusion
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Informative essays incorporate
Beliefs and thoughts
Facts, statistics, and primary and secondary sources.
Explanations, definitions, and data
Opinions
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If you do not know the author's name, what do you cite?
The page number (4).
The website (www.huffpost.com).
The entire title of the text (Lord of the Flies).
25
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The rule of the Roman Empire ended over 1,500 years ago.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
26
What words should you avoid in academic writing?
In my opinion and I think
I, me, my, mine, personally
Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (dead words)
You, yours, you're
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Language Arts/ English is made up of these four skills
Intro, Thesis, Body, and Conclusion
Comprehension, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Phonics
Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
Sleeping, Waking, Eating, and Drinking
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What do you do if the prompt is argumentative?
Evaluate the pros and the cons
Discuss the opposite side or counterargument in the 4th body
Organize the evidence that supports my claim.
Choose a side of the topic to support or reject.
29
How many paragraphs are acceptable for the FSA Writing Assessment?
4 -6 paragraphs
3 - 4 paragraphs
1 to 2 paragraphs
4 paragrapghs
30
Examples of transition words are...
Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.
To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention
Never say never and The fact that
Never, Always, Sometimes
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After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Sleep
Submit
Review, review, reread, rewrite, and edit.
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A counterclaim
Argues and cites evidence to support the opposite side.
states the opposite of what you are currently arguing.
states the same point as the claim.
33
Match the correct elaboration to:
The percentage of salt in seawater varies on the location.
Cooks use many different kinds of salt to season dishes.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt quicker.
Seawater can contain anywhere from 1% to 5% salt.
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What is the correct order of the writing process?
Revise, draft, plan, organize, annotate, read.
Read, annotate, organize, plan, draft, revise.
Proof read, revise, and edit
Organize, plan, read, revise
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Citation that is included inside the paragraph with the author's last name and page number is
Internal Citation
Parenthetical Citation
In-text Citation
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Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Opinions
Lots of personal stories
Examples and concrete details from experts
Definitions, statistics, and facts
37
Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence:
Social media helps students become strong writers.
Some applications only allows 140 characters.
Students are less likely to express themselves.
Social media encourages honest, precise writing.
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Argumentative writing MUST include
A counterargument and a rebuttal
A claim
A claim, counterclaim, counterargument, and rebuttal
A conclusion
39
The elaboration of your evidence MUST be connected to
the evidence
the introduction
The hook
topic and the thesis
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
Teachers who give group projects encourage team work.
Strong
Weak
