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

Information from as many of the sources as possible.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

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

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

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 does the word "relevant" mean?

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

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

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

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

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

What is a dependent clause?

A partial sentence that can not be used alone.

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

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

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

Check for errors and word choices.

A topic that is part of your main topic

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

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

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

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

Typing skills could affect the speed of your work

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

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

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

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

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.

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

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