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

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

How is the computer test similar to paper essays?

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

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

Which of the following feedback would be appropriate during peer review?

Changed "that" to "the country" so your idea will be clear.

Which of the following is an example of formal style?

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

You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong

What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?

Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion

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

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

A topic that is part of your main topic

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

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

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

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 dependent clause?

A partial sentence that can not be used alone.

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

Information from as many of the sources as possible.

What does the word "relevant" mean?

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

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

Typing skills could affect the speed of your work

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

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

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

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

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

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

Check for errors and word choices.

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

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

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

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