Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

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

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

Which of the following is an example of formal style?

The sister's income was generated as a weekly paycheck.

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

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

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

Check for errors and word choices.

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.

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

No articles to use as support, Reading skills could affect the speed of your written work

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

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

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

Information from as many of the sources as necessary.

What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?

Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion

A topic that is part of your main topic

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

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

What does the word "relevant" mean?

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

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.

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

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

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

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

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

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

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