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What do you do if the prompt is explanatory?
Argue or Persuade
Explain or Inform
Evaluate or give the value of
Justify or say why something is right
2
If you do not know the author's name, what do you cite?
The entire title of the text and paragraph number.
The page number (4).
The website (www.huffpost.com).
The entire title of the text (Lord of the Flies).
3
Should you clump all of your evidence and elaboration together?
No, each piece of evidence must be introduced separately.
Yes, explaining everything helps us see the whole picture.
No, each elaboration must be introduced separately.
Yes, It will make more sense.
4
What words should you avoid in academic writing?
You, yours, you're
Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (dead words)
In my opinion and I think
I, me, my, mine, personally
5
What is the correct order of the writing process?
Proofread, revise, and edit
Organize, plan, read, revise
Revise, draft, plan, organize, annotate, read.
Read, annotate, organize, plan, draft, revise.
6
The elaboration MUST be connected to
The hook
the evidence
the introduction
paragraph topic and the thesis
7
A counterclaim . . .
states the opposite of what you are currently arguing
exists to prove itself wrong
states the same point as the claim
argues and cites evidence to support the opposite side
8
If you are feeling sick, you need to come in to take the test anyway.
True
False
9
Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Definitions, statistics, and facts
Examples and concrete details from experts
Opinions
Lots of personal stories
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Examples of
precise
and
mature language
would be
Good, bad, nice, things
Said, Walk
Awesome, Disastrous, Stupendous, As a matter of fact, Items.
Coaxing, Ridiculing, Discussing
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What do you do if the prompt is argumentative?
Choose a side of the topic to support or reject.
Discuss the opposite side or counterargument and why it's wrong
Organize the evidence that supports my claim.
Evaluate the pros and the cons
12
Elaboration is defined as
Analyzing and examining the cited evidence.
Explaining or stretching an idea or concept.
Repeating the evidence in different words.
Giving new information connected to the cited evidence.
13
How many paragraphs are acceptable for the FAST Writing Assessment?
3 - 4 paragraphs
4 - 6 paragraphs
4 paragrapghs
1 to 2 paragraphs
14
A thesis is also known as
A claim
A main idea
A focus statement
A controlling idea
15
Citation that is included inside the paragraph with the author's last name and page number is
Plagiarism
Parenthetical Citation
Internal Citation
In-text Citation
16
The counterargument paragraph is made up of what parts?
counterclaim, rebuttal, support for the rebuttal, summary sentence
counterclaim and 3 reasons
counterclaim, evidence, and summary sentence
Counterclaim, evidence, elaboration, summary sentence.
17
Which of the following represents a quality paragraph?
Evidence, Elaboration
Topic, Evidence, Elaboration, Summary Sentence
Topic, Evidence, Elab., Evidence, Elab., Summary Sentence
Topic, Evidence, Detail, Detail, Personal Connection, Summary Sentence
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Identify the key elements of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay, in sequential order.
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Intro, Counterargument, 2-3 Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
Counterargument, Intro, Conclusion, and 3 Body Paragraphs
Intro, 2-3 Body Paragraphs, Counterargument, and Conclusion
19
You should have breakfast on the morning of the test, even if you never normally have breakfast.
False
True
20
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
I believe cell phones should be permitted at school.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
21
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.
22
What is the correct order for an informative essay?
Introduction, 2-3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Introduction, 2 Body Paragraphs, Counterargument, Conclusion
2-3 Body paragraphs, Introduction, and Conclusion
Conclusion, 2-3 Body paragraphs, and Introduction
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Reliable
and
valid
evidence is
Accurate
Trustworthy
Proven
Based on opinions
24
After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Submit
Sleep
Read a book
Review, review, reread, rewrite, and edit
25
Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence:
Social media helps students become strong writers.
Students are less likely to express themselves.
Some applications only allows 140 characters.
Social media encourages white lies and abbreviations.
Social media encourages honest, precise writing.
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Informative essays incorporate
Facts, statistics, and primary and secondary sources.
Beliefs and thoughts
Opinions
Explanations, definitions, and data
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How should you begin each body paragraph?
Transition and reason: Moreover because...
Transition, restatement of thesis, and a reason: Initially,.
Summary sentence: All in all,...
Citation of evidence: According to...
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Examples of high quality transition words are...
To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention
Never say never and The fact that
Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.
Never, Always, Sometimes
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The counterargument paragraph
comes before the conclusion; it argues against the opposition
comes in the middle of the essay and provides evidence for other opinions
comes after the introduction, and supports the main claim
comes before the conclusion; it supports the opposition
30
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
Teachers who give group projects encourage team work.
Weak
Strong
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Argumentative writing MUST include (choose all)
A claim, counterargument, and rebuttal
A counterargument and a rebuttal
A claim
A conclusion
32
Match the correct elaboration to:
The percentage of salt in seawater varies on the location.
The differences in salt levels can affect local animals and plants.
Seawater can contain anywhere from 1% to 5% salt.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt quicker.
Cooks use many different kinds of salt to season dishes.
33
All essays for the FAST must be written in what style of writing?
Formal: Serious and objective
Semi-formal: 1/2 serious and 1/2 casual
Casual: laid back and chill
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
34
Strong vs. weak topic sentence:
Next, I will tell you about smart phone games.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
35
Relevant evidence and specific elaboration should
support and analyze the main points in the thesis
Directly relate the writing prompt.
skim over the non-essential parts of the topic.
discuss the same aspect/part of the topic
36
What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
Cite and explain, cite and explain
Thesis, Hook, Bridge
Hook and bridge, Thesis/Claim
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What all does a quality conclusion include?
Transition and Thesis Restatement.
Summary
New evidence
Transition, Thesis/Claim, Reasons, Super So-What/Call to action
38
Logical organization means...
The essay needs to be rewritten.
The essay has a logical organization.
The essay does not make sense.
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
39
After reading and gathering textual evidence, you should
Make a plan
Create a thesis with 2-3 reasons
Start typing
Organize ideas and evidence into a web graphic organizer.
40
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.
The microbes that cause decay can't survive in high salt environments.
Two common types of salt include sea salt and kosher salt.
41
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The next paragraph is about how young and old use technology.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
42
How do you cite the author?
Based on source 2, Jamie Oliver says "..."
The text says . . .
According to Jamie in the thing he wrote...
In "How to Budget" the author states, "....." (New 4).
43
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The Olympics only encourages competition, not friendship.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
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When is the FAST Writing Assessment?
Wednesday
Friday
Tomorrow
April 3rd
