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FSA Writing Test essentials
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1
You must _____ to pass the FAST.
pass the reading test
pass the SAT or ACT
pass both the writing and reading tests
pass the writing test
2
I should write my conclusion at the 10 minute mark!
True
False
3
Taking time to read/plan and think helps you (more than one is correct)
match the source title with the text evidence
save time
find your text evidence when you start writing
stay focused
4
How much time will you get to take this test?
120 minutes
4minutes
1 hour
55 minutes
5
Transitions/transitional phrases are important because...
they help keep the reader busy
it looks like you wrote more
they are included on the FAST grading rubric
it wastes time
6
The purpose of a HOOK is to...
engage the reader
bore the reader
pass the time
fill the paper
7
Which of these is NOT included in the rubric?
thorough and convincing support/evidence
a very long introduction
a clear idea
use of elaborative techniques
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This is a text based test. That means...
you can use your own personal experiences in your writing
you must use the sources provided to support your topics/reasons
you must write a five paragraph essay
you must write in a conversational tone
9
The FAST Writing test is worth...
100 points
nothing
12 points
50 points
10
There are two possible types of essay:
argumentative and informative
informative and narrative
fictional and non fiction
argumentative and fictional
11
Elaboration means...
demonstrating that you know nothing
paraphrasing
adding on in your own words, and your own personal experience or voice
filling in blank space
12
A counterclaim (what someone else might think or feel) is not complete unless you...
put it in the introduction
the other side of the argument
write at least two sentences
omit it
13
At 1 hour left, I should start writing/typing my essay so I don't run out of time.
False
True
14
Which of these is not scored on the essay?
how your write your essay
purpose, focus, and organization
standards of English
evidence and elaboration
15
When writing an informative essay you need:
transitions
HELP!
a five paragraph essay
a beginning, middle and end
16
Each body paragraph should match...
your conclusion
what you wrote on your outline/plan
the computer keyboard
your sources
17
Which of these MUST you include...
text evidence and source/title or passage the information is in
text evidence
source
a five paragraph essay
18
Informative essays have an introduction which should be a minimum of 8 sentences long.
True
False
19
The difference between a hook and a wrap- up sentence is...
a hook is for argumentative essays only
a wrap- up is only in your conclusion paragraph.
a hook is for informative essays only
a hook is the 1st sentence in an introduction and a wrap up is a conclusion
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The purpose of an informative essay is to:
persuade/convince the reader
confuse the reader
to educate or inform the reader.
tell the reader a story
21
An argumentative essay has...
a claim (opinion)
a counterclaim
a main idea
a claim (opinion), 3 reasons and a conclusion
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The conclusion should be...
a repeat of the introduction
long and drawn out
remind the reader about your topic/opinion, and the reasons and wrap up
including a thesis statement
