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