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FSA ESSAY REVIEW
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1
Which claim is written correctly?
Video games do have a major effect on a player's health.
I think video games have a major effect on players' health.
I think authors use pen names too much.
I think video games do not have a major effect on a players.
2
What are some good ways to transition to your next piece of evidence in a body paragraph?
To begin with
Additionally, Moreover, Another reason why, Furthermore...
In conclusion
Finally, However
3
I need to _______the beginning of every new paragraph.
indent
abbreviate
text evidence
punctuate
4
A good counter claim needs to include what?
A thesis
A transition word
A rebuttal w/ evidence
Reason
5
Do Video games have a major effect on a player's health?
This is an example of an informative essay prompt.
This is an example of an argumentative essay prompt.
6
True or False: You should
not
use the pronouns "I" or "My" in your essay.
True
False
7
Which is the correct use of the comma?
She likes to eat apples, oranges and bananas.
She likes science, math, and PE.
He plays, soccer, baseball and is in the band.
He has been to, Georgia, Florida, and New York.
8
What is the first paragraph of your essay called?
First paragraph
Conclusion paragraph
Introductory Paragraph
Body paragraph # 1
9
How many pieces of evidence do you need to have in each body paragraph?
Less than 2
1
A minimum of 4
At least 2
10
True or False: I am ready to take the FSA writing test, I will do my best!
True
True
True
True
11
How many different categories are on the FSA rubric that was created by the state of FL?
3
4
1
2
12
True or false: I should not use contractions in my FSA essay.
True
False
13
True or False: You should
not
use the pronoun "you" in your essay.
False
True
14
How many reasons should you have to support your thesis statement?
None
Ideally 3, but 2 is acceptable
1-2
Ideally 4 but 5 is acceptable
15
If you give 3 reasons to support your thesis statement,how many total paragraphs will you have?
5
4
3
2
16
Fill in the blank:
I need to ____________ the first letter of every sentence.
Capitalize
Abbreviate
Indent
Punctuate
17
How do you write a thesis statement?
Give evidence
Turn the writing prompt into a statement & answer it
Ask another question and cite evidence
Write a rebuttal
18
True or false: I need to reread my essay after I write it to make sure it make sense.
True
False
19
True or False: In an academic essay, you need to avoid 1st & 2nd person writing.
False
True
20
True or false: Edit means to submit my test w/out checking it.
False
True
21
True or False: I need to get a good night sleep before the test & eat breakfast.
True
False
22
What is the minimum # sentences the intro paragraph should have?
3-5
1-3
7-8
5-7
23
True or False: I need to check my essay for grammatical & spelling errors before I submit.
True
False
24
What does an argumentative essay have that an informative does not need?
Evidence
A thesis statement
Counter claim and rebuttal
Back ground info
25
What is the acronym that tells you what you need to put in the body paragraphs?
KEATEAL
ABCDE
PEMDAS
KEASEA
26
What is a thesis statement?
Elaborating on text evidence.
A topic sentence for a body paragraph.
The main idea of your essay& what you are writing about.
Answering the prompt with one word.
27
What does purpose, focus, and organization mean?
Your writing has a theme.
You know what your purpose is.
You picked a good topic to write about & essay is organized
Purpose of writing is evident, focused on topic, & organized
28
An informative essay may also be called a/an
Informational, explanatory, expository
Expository, Argumentative, Narrative
Expository, Opinion, Narrative
Uninformative, Biased, Narrative
29
How many minutes do you have to take the FSA writing test?
120 Minutes
90 Minutes
160 Minutes
60 minutes
30
What do you need to include in your intro paragraph?
Grabber(hook), Background info, thesis statement
Evidence, Background info, rebuttal
Grabber, evidence, counter claim
Evidence, thesis statement, analysis
31
What is correct if I am talking about a specific place?
There
They're
Their
32
Which is the correct use of the comma?
However some people, argue Lyddie should sign the petition.
Additionally constant gaming can lead, to obesity.
Furthermore, the Dust Bowl devastated farms.
Moreover authors use pen names, to get published.
33
Which statement is an example of a grabber?
However, some people may say that child labor is not wrong.
The first reason why students should wear uniforms is...
Twenty percent of the word's population lives on $1 a day.
There were several root causes of the great depression.
34
What does evidence & elaboration mean?
You can explain what the article is about.
Sufficient evidence from the texts is used & explained
You know how to find information in a text.
You explain why your claim is right
35
I need to always _______the names of people, places, & things (proper nouns)
abbreviate
punctuate
capitalize
indent
36
True or false: I should use the paper the test proctor gives me to plan my essay.
False
True
37
What do you need to
avoid
to ensure your essay is written in a
formal tone
?
Abbreviations,contractions, slang words,using 1st&2nd person
A claim, Slang words, abbreviations
Names, Places, and things
A thesis statement, abbreviations, evidence
38
Which thesis statement is correctly written?
Soccer is my favorite sport.
People should not purchase products made with child labor.
I think kids should have to wear uniforms to school.
Persistence, hope, and luck helped Salva survive.
39
True or false: I do not have to use complete sentences in my essay.
True
False
40
What is a claim in argumentative writing?
When you say "I think".
The counterclaim in your essay
The intro sentence.
The main argument of an essay.Your objective opinion.
41
About how many sentences should you have in a body paragraph?
At least 7
A maximum of 5
4 full sentences
A minimum of 3
42
What are some good transitions to use to transition to the counterclaim?
To begin with, in conclusion
However, In contrast, On the other hand
Also, Additionally
Moreover, Furthermore
43
What do you do if you can not think of a good grabber for your essay the day of FSA?
Start your essay w/your thesis statement.
Start your essay w/ giving background info about your topic.
Start your essay with your counter claim.
Think of one until you come up with a good one.
44
What goes in the body paragraphs of an essay to keep it organized?
Thesis statement
Analysis
Irrelevant evidence
Transition words & phrases
45
What is the first thing you need to do when you start your FSA writing test?
Read the articles
Write your essay.
Plan your essay
Read the writing prompt
46
What do you include in a conclusion paragraph?
Analysis of the evidence
New evidence about your topic
Restate your thesis statement, wrap up your essay
Irrelevant evidence
47
Where do you get the facts, statistics, and evidence you give in your essay?
A movie you saw on the Discovery Channel
The sources (articles) they provide you with
Google
A personal experience you had
48
What are the middle paragraphs of your essay called?
Body Paragraphs
main idea paragraph
conclusion paragraph
Intro paragraph
49
What is a rebuttal?
Where you tell why the counter claim is correct
A thesis statement
Tell why the counter claim is not right & original claim is.
A counter claim
50
Explain why some authors chose to use pen names.
This is an example of an informative essay
This is an example of an argumentative essay
51
Fill in the blank:____________evidence is info from the articles used to support reasons.
Thesis
Text
Elaborate
Good
52
Explain if the US government should abolish the penny or keep it.
This is an example of an informative essay prompt.
This is an example of an argumentative essay prompt.
53
What is correct?
alot
a lot
54
What is a counterclaim?
Another way to state your thesis statement
The opposite of your original claim
The best way to cite text
The same as your original claim
55
What does "analyze" mean
Explain/Elaborate on the text evidence
Give credit to sources
Argue the text evidence
Answer the prompt
56
What are the three categories on the FSA writing rubrics?
Purpose, consistency,conventions
Purpose focus organization,evidence &elaboration,conventions
Purpose, organization, grammar,
Evidence, Elaboration, Grammar
57
What is the main idea of your first paragraph going to be?
The first reason that supports your thesis statement
The second reason that supports your thesis statement
The counter claim
The rebuttal to the counter claim
58
What does "Conventions of Standard English" mean?
Grammar, spelling, capitalization & punctuation rules
Spelling, Using good evidence, Good handwriting
Evidence & Elaboration
Using abbreviations correctly
59
What is mean by " text evidence"?
Information from the text that supports your reasons.
Information from a text you read last week
A fact that is not logical
Analysis of evidence
60
If you give 2 reasons to support your thesis statement,how many total paragraphs will you have?
5
3
2
4
61
What do you need to do if you give a direct quote?
What is a direct quote?
Nothing, just copy it down
Put the quote in quotation marks & cite
Do not give a direct quote
62
How many sentences is a thesis statement supposed to be?
2
1
3
4
63
How many points will you lose if you fail to include a counter claim in an argumentative essay?
None
5
2
1
64
What does "cite" mean?
Go through something
Give an estimate of something
Gives evidence
Give credit to sources used as evidence
65
What does "Plagiarism" mean?
Writing something in your own words
Copying someone else's writing without giving credit
Paraphrasing
Giving a direct quote
66
What are the two types of essays you could be asked to write for FSA?
Opinionated or Argumentative
Informative or Argumentative
Narrative or Opinionated
Narrative or Informative
67
What is a good way to start your first body paragraph?
To begin with...
Additionally...
In conclusion...
However, some people may say...
68
Should middle school kids have to wear uniforms to school?
This is an example of an informative writing prompt.
This is an example of an argumentative writing prompt.
69
What are some good ideas for writing a grabber? Pick all that apply
Use an interesting quote or fact from the articles
Say something interesting or shocking
Use a famous quote that relates to the topic
Do not write a grabber
70
How many points total is the FSA writing test worth?
10
20
100
5
71
What are ways to cite text? Pick all that apply.
(Source 1)
According to he article...
Never tell where you got the evidence from
The author of "____" explains that
72
What is the last paragraph of an essay called?
Body #4
Intro
Body # 3
Conclusion
73
If you give 3 reasons to support your thesis, how many body paragraphs will you have?
5
1
3
2
74
What do you need to include in a thesis statement?
Need to answer the prompt& provide the reasons.
Only one reason to refute the prompt.
All of your text evidence and elaboration.
Important dates and facts.
75
What does a good conclusion paragraph do?
Leaves the reader with something to think about
Argues another point
Gives better text evidence than in the body paragraphs
Provides new facts and information
76
What does paraphrasing mean?
Putting someone else's words in your own words
Copying something word for word
Making something up out of the blue
Copying directly from the article
77
What should I
not
use in a formal academic essay?
There
They're
Their
78
Fill in the blank: I need to make sure I have a___________mark at the end of every sentence.
quotation
question
exclamation
punctuation
79
What is correct if I am writing about plural possession?
Their
They're
There
80
How many paragraphs do you need to write for a FSA essay?
2-3
1
4-5
6
