FL B.E.S.T. 7th Grade Writing

Read all sources and highlight lines that you will NOT use in your writing.

You don't need to write a concluding paragraph.

Sources should be read in 35 minutes.

When writing an argumentative essay I don't have to include the counterargument and refute it.

For Argumentative - the body paragraphs must have: claim, counterclaim/rebuttal, (cited)evidence, and elaboration.

Taking notes, underlining, highlighting, & marking text is called _ and is done while you read.

I should try to save 10 minutes at the end to proof read and revise my essay.

Writing must be in 1st person point of view.

No more than 10 minutes should be spent on planning and writing the thesis statement.

How many paragraphs should you write in your essay?

When writing an argumentative essay, you must take a side!

Make sure that your citations relate to your claims or points covered.

You will have over 120 min. to complete the FL B.E.S.T. Writing, but can tell your proctor if you need more time.

Good examples of transitions are:

I should spend no more than 15-20 minutes on each body paragraph.

What are the elements of an argumentative body paragraph?

Spelling, grammar, and proper/varied sentence structure does not count.

The four types of hooks I can use in my writing are:

I am ready to take the FL B.E.S.T. Writing Assessment on Wednesday, April 3rd.

You can write about whatever you want when taking the FL B.E.S.T. Writing test.

You will be asked to write either an informative/expository or argumentative essay.

I do not have to use transitions or justifiers in my writing.

First, read the prompt and highlight EXACTLY what you are asked to write about.

The introduction paragraph includes: hook, tie -in, and thesis statement.

The following is the correct format for a thesis statement...