FSA Writing Review

Question 1

Is using words like "you" and "I" in informative writing subjective (personal)?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 2

Which is the ONLY section I can get a "0" in?

Accepted Answer

CSE

Question 3

Kill the Contraction: Isn't

Accepted Answer

It is not

Question 4

Kill the Contraction: It's

Accepted Answer

It is

Question 5

Kill the Contraction: Wouldn't

Accepted Answer

Would not

Question 6

Can you use opinions on the test?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Only if they are from researchers

Question 7

Choose the correctly capitalized title.

Accepted Answer

In the Wild Wild West

Question 8

Can you use personal pronouns in informative/ argumentative writing? (I, You, Me, Us, We, Our)

Accepted Answer

No

Question 9

While writing, will I be able to use a dictionary if I'm not ESOL or ELL?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 10

Am I allowed to use contractions in informational or argumentative essays?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 11

Write a transition sentence: 1st body= iPhones are convenient. 2nd body= iPhones are stylish

Accepted Answer

Teacher says I'm right!

Question 12

Must my essay have a title?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 13

What steps do I take when I start my FSA Writing test?

Accepted Answer

Rd. prompt, rd. sources, answer prompt, plan, write, revise

Question 14

How many paragraphs are necessary for you to complete your essay?

Accepted Answer

There's no set limit

Question 15

I have misspelled a plethora of words in my essay but only have 5 mins. Which words do I fix?

Accepted Answer

Fix the words in the prompt and the basic words first

Question 16

Do transitional sentences need to have a transition word?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 17

Smiling with satisfaction_Michelle typed the last sentence of her research paper.

Accepted Answer

,

Question 18

Will you have an extra sheet of paper to plan or make notes on the FSA Writing test?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 19

What's the best way to use your time wisely or refocus when distracted?

Accepted Answer

Grab a mint or chewing gum, Count to 10 and then return to working, 100 % Focus for 10 mins/ close your eye/ breathe/ repeat

Question 20

How many counterclaims and rebuttals are you supposed to have in an argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

at least 2, 3

Question 21

Creative title: An argumentative essay about making financial literacy classes mandatory

Accepted Answer

Teacher selects me as a WINNER!

Question 22

What should I do if I only have 5 minutes left and I haven't finished my last body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Finish my body paragraph ASAP and write a quick conclusion

Question 23

Must I have three reasons in my thesis statement or claim?

Accepted Answer

No. I may use an umbrella statement., No, there is no set limit of body paragraphs/ reasons

Question 24

How much is high vocabulary on the FSA Writing worth? Does it make or break your essay?

Accepted Answer

If you don't use high vocab, it will affect your EE score

Question 25

Can we compare topics in academic essays to our lives?

Accepted Answer

No- I must not insert personal exper. into academic essays

Question 26

Where do your transition sentences go?

Accepted Answer

Inside body paragraphs to connect evidence, In between body paragraphs

Question 27

What's the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

Accepted Answer

Claim- Official position/ Counter- opposite your position

Question 28

How many minutes do you have to complete the FSA Writing test?

Accepted Answer

120 minutes

Question 29

Write a thesis:Based on your Television Packet, explain how watching television affects viewers

Accepted Answer

"All I do is win, win, win every day!"

Question 30

During the revision process I realized my essay is not focused. I should...

Accepted Answer

Change thesis in my intro and conclusion/ alter topic sent.s

Question 31

Is providing too much evidence bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The reader also wants to hear the writer's explanation

Question 32

Why must writers be so descriptive?

Accepted Answer

Descriptions help the reader fully understand

Question 33

Kill the Contraction: What's

Accepted Answer

What is

Question 34

Does Ms. Ellis grade your essays as hard as the FSA Writing scorers will grade them?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 35

What should I do if I do not know how to begin my essay?

Accepted Answer

Plan for five mins and then begin writing.

Question 36

I forgot to indent. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Go back and indent

Question 37

Should constant repetition of a phrase or word be avoided?

Accepted Answer

When in doubt, vary your word choice, Can be useful

Question 38

How would you write a person's name on the first and second reference?

Accepted Answer

1st- Maya Angelou/ 2nd- Angelou

Question 39

Based on the FSA Writing Rubrics, which of the categories will not affect my score?

Accepted Answer

Standard Essay Length (SEL)

Question 40

How do you come up with an interesting title?

Accepted Answer

Use key words from your thesis or claim, Pull key words from the prompt, Summarize your essay in as few words as possible

Question 41

What is a contraction?

Accepted Answer

The shortening of two words with an apostrophe

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