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The FSA Writing Assessment is only one session.
True
False
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What do you do if the prompt is explanatory?
Evaluate or give the value of
Justify or say why something is right
Argue or persuade
Explain or inform
3
Examples of transition words are...
Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.
Never, Always, Sometimes
Never say never and The fact that
To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention
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How should you begin each body paragraph?
Transition and reason: Moreover because...
Summary sentence: All in all,...
Transition, restatement of thesis (point), and a reason: Initially,.
Citation of evidence: According to...
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Types of analysis or elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Lots of personal stories
Examples and concrete details from experts
Definitions, statistics, and facts
Opinions
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Informative essays incorporate
Opinions
Beliefs and thoughts
Facts, statistics, and primary and secondary sources.
Fantasy
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Language Arts/ English is made up of these four skills
Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
Intro, Thesis, Body, and Conclusion
Comprehension, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Phonics
Sleeping, Waking, Eating, and Drinking
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A thesis is also known as
A main idea
A claim
The first sentence
A vague opinion
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What is the correct order for building an effective body paragraph?
Point, Evidence, Analysis (repeat analysis), Link to point.
Point, Evidence, Analysis, Link to point.
Evidence, Point, Analysis (repeat evidence and analysis), Link to point.
Point, Evidence, Analysis (repeat evidence and analysis), Link to point.
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A counterclaim
states the opposite of what you are currently arguing.
states the same point as the claim.
Argues and cites evidence to support the opposite side.
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Examples of an
effective hook
or attention-grabber
for FSA
is
Question: Do you watch movies? Well, I have.
Thought: As I sat and watched the meteor shower, I wondered
Description: The large screen glowed in the dark theater.
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
Semi-formal: half serious and half casual
Casual: laid back and chill
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
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Identify the key elements of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay, in sequential order.
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, 1 Counterargument, and Conclusion
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Counterargument, Intro, Conclusion, and 3 Body Paragraphs
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The Olympics only encourages competition, not friendship.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
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What do you do if the prompt is argumentative?
Never provide a counterargument.
Discuss the opposite side or counterargument in the 4th body
Provide only information that supports my claim.
Choose a side of the topic to support or reject.
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Reliable
and
valid
evidence is
From Wikipedia
Proven, Accurate
Based on opinions
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How long is the FSA Writing Assessment?
120 minutes
95 minutes
65 minutes
240 minutes
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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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Logical organization means...
The essay needs to be rewritten.
The essay does not make sense.
The essay is not in an order that makes sense.
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
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What does a quality conclusion include?
Summary
Transition and thesis restatement.
New evidence
Transition, thesis restatement, and summary of evidence/ points
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Strong vs. weak topic sentence:
Next, I will tell you about smart phone games.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
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After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Sleep
Review, review, reread, rewrite, and edit.
Submit
23
A citation that is included inside the paragraph with the author's last name and page number is
Source
In-text Citation
Bibliography
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The analysis/elaboration of your evidence MUST be connected to
the introduction
The hook
topic and the thesis
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What is the correct order of the writing process?
Prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish.
Organize, plan, read, revise
Revise, draft, plan, organize, annotate, read.
Proof read, revise, and edit
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If you do not know the author's name, what do you cite?
The website (www.huffpost.com).
The entire title of the text (Lord of the Flies).
The page number (4).
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The counterargument paragraph is made up of 3 parts:
Counterclaim, counterargument, and rebuttal (with evidence)
Counterclaim and 3 reasons
counterclaim, evidence, and summary.
28
What is the correct order for an informative essay?
Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.
Conclusion, 3 Body paragraphs, and Introduction
3 Body paragraphs, Introduction, and conclusion
29
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
True
False
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What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)
Thesis, Hook, Transition Sentence
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
Cite and explain, cite and explaiin
Hook, Transition Sentence, and Thesis
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After reading and gathering textual evidence, you should
Submit your notes
Create a thesis with 3 reasons
Start typing
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Relevant evidence and specific analysis/elaboration should
skim over the non-essential parts of the topic.
discuss an unrelated aspect/part of the topic.
support and analyze the main points in the thesis.
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The formula for a THESIS STATEMENT is
E = Mc2
Topic + Opinion + 3 Reasons
Topic x 3 reasons
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Which analysis/elaboration matches this thesis?
People often use salt to preserve foods.
Two common types of salt include sea salt and kosher salt.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt more.
Salt helps to preserve fish because it keeps it fresh longer.
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What words should you avoid in academic writing?
Citations
Informal language
Formal language
Abbreviations
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Argumentative writing MUST include
A conclusion
A counterargument and a rebuttal
A claim
A claim, counterclaim, counterargument, and rebuttal
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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
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Analysis is defined as
Repeating the evidence in different words.
Analyzing and examining the cited evidence
Explaining or stretching an idea or concept
Providing more evidence
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Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence:
High schools should require students to play one sport
Dance should be considered a sport.
Sports increase injuries.
Sports improve the students' emotional health.
Students feel less motivated to learn.
