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Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence:
Social media inhibits students from becoming strong writers.
Some applications only allows 140 characters.
Social media encourages honest, precise writing.
Students are less likely to express themselves.
Snapchat is awesome.
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Which sentence in the introduction paragraph should be the thesis?
Second
Last
Doesn't really matter
First
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The formula for an informative THESIS STATEMENT is
RACES
E = Mc2
Claim (Topic + Opinion) + 3 Reasons
Topic + 3 Key Points
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Elaboration is
NOT
defined as
Repeating the evidence in different words.
Explaining or stretching an idea or concept
Analyzing and examining the cited evidence
Telling more about the cited evidence
5
After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Reread, revise, and edit. Then do it again.
Sleep
Submit
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All essays for the FSA must be written in what style of writing?
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
Formal: Serious and objective
Casual: laid back and chill, lots of contractions
Semi-formal: 1/2 serious and 1/2 casual
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The elaboration of your evidence MUST be connected to
The hook
claim, key points, thesis
the introduction
the evidence
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
Teachers who give group projects encourage team work.
Weak
Strong
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What is the correct order for building an effective body paragraph?
Transition word, Topic Sentence, Evidence, Elaboration, Transition sentence
Elaboration, Transition word, Topic Sentence, Evidence, Transition sentence
Transitionto next idea, Evidence, Topic Sentence, Elaboration
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Elaboration, Transition word, Transition sentence
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The next paragraph is about how young and old use technology.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
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How do you cite the author?
According to Source 2, Jamie Oliver says "..."
As stated in "How to Budget" the author states "....."
According to Jamie in the thing he wrote...
"This is the quote from the text" (Source 2).
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Reliable
and
valid
evidence is
Accurate
Proven
Trustworthy
Based on opinions
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How many paragraphs are acceptable for the FSA Writing Assessment?
5-6 paragraphs
4 paragrapghs
3 - 4 paragraphs
1 to 2 paragraphs
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What do you do if the prompt is informative?
Justify or say why something is right
Argue or persuade
Explain or inform
Evaluate or give the value of
15
After reading and gathering textual evidence, you should
Start typing
Organize ideas and evidence into a graphic organizer.
Create a thesis with 3 reasons or key points
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The formula for an argumentative THESIS STATEMENT is
E = Mc2
Hook + Background Info
Topic + 3 Key Points
Claim (Topic + Opinion) + 3 Reasons
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Match the correct elaboration to:
The percentage of salt in seawater varies on the location.
Cooks use many different kinds of salt to season dishes.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt quicker.
Seawater can contain anywhere from 1% to 5% salt.
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Should you clump all of your evidence and elaboration together?
No, each piece of evidence must be explained separately.
Yes, explaining everything helps us see the whole picture.
Yes, It will make more sense.
No, each elaboration must be SPECIFIC to its evidence.
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Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Opinions
Lots of personal stories
Definitions, statistics, and facts
Examples and concrete details from experts
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A counterclaim
States and cites evidence to support the opposite side.
Gives your evidence against the opposite side.
States the opposite of what you are currently arguing.
States the same point as the claim.
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What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)
Hook, Background Information/Introduce the topic, and Thesis
Cite and explain, cite and explaiin
Thesis, Hook, Background Information/Introduce the topic
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
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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 improve the students' emotional health.
Sports keep young bones healthy.
Students feel more energized to learn.
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Strong vs. weak topic sentence:
Next, I will tell you about smart phone games.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
24
Argumentative writing MUST include
A counterargument and a rebuttal
A claim
A claim, counterclaim/counterargument, and rebuttal
A conclusion
25
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The Olympics encourages competition over friendship.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
26
What words should you avoid in academic writing?
You, yours, you're
In my opinion and I think
Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (dead words)
I, me, my, mine, personally
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What's the first thing you should do when you begin your test?
Read the prompt.
Go to sleep.
Start writing.
Read the passages.
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A thesis is also known as
All of the above
Claim + 3 Reasons
Blueprint for the whole essay
Topic + 3 Key Points
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Informative essays incorporate
Facts, statistics, and primary and secondary sources.
Explanations, definitions, and data
Beliefs and thoughts
Opinions
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Examples of higher level vocabulary and descriptive words would be
Said, Walk
Good, bad, nice, things
Awesome, Disastrous, Stupendous, As a matter of fact, Items.
Coaxing, Ridiculing, Discussing
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Examples of transition words/phrases are...
Never say never and The fact that
Additionally, In summary, Furthermore
Never, Always, Sometimes
To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention
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Which elaboration matches this reason?
People often use salt to preserve foods.
Two common types of salt include sea salt and kosher salt.
Salt helps to preserve fish because it keeps it fresh longer
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt more.
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Identify the key elements of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay, in sequential order.
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs (1 with Counterclaim), and Conclusion
Counterargument, Intro, Conclusion, and 3 Body Paragraphs
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
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Examples of an
effective hook
or attention-grabber is
Description: The large screen glowed in the dark theater.
Question: Do you watch movies? Well, I have.
Anecdote: On a stormy night in September, the world looked chaotic.
Thought: As she sat and watched the meteor shower, she wondered
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What does a quality conclusion include?
Transition word, topic restatement, thesis restatement, final thought
Summary of points
New evidence
Transition and thesis restatement.
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What is the first thing you should write after you read and annotate your sources?
Write your hook.
Write your body paragraphs.
Write your conclusion.
Write your thesis statement
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What is the correct order for an informative essay?
Conclusion, 3 Body paragraphs, and Introduction
Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.
3 Body paragraphs, Introduction, and conclusion
Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs (1 includes counterclaim), and Conclusion.
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Background information in the introducion paragraph is the same thing as
introducing the topic.
the conclusion.
the thesis statement.
the hook.
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What is the correct order of the writing process?
Proof read, revise, and edit
Read, annotate, plan, write, revise.
Organize, plan, read, revise
Revise, draft, plan, organize, annotate, read.
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Logical organization means...
The essay does not make sense.
The essay needs to be rewritten.
The essay is amazing.
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
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What do you do if the prompt is argumentative?
Choose a side of the topic to support or reject.
Organize the evidence that supports your claim.
Evaluate the pros and the cons
Discuss the opposite side or counterargument in one body paragraph
