Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

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.

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

Information from as many of the sources as possible.

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

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

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

Check for errors and word choices.

What does the word "relevant" mean?

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

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

A topic that is part of your main topic

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

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

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

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?

Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

How is the computer test similar to paper essays?

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

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

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

Which of the following is an example of formal style?

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

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

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

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

Typing skills could affect the speed of your work

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.

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

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