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

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

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

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

How is the computer test similar to paper essays?

You follow all the same steps as writing an in-class essay.

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

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

What is a dependent clause?

A partial sentence that can not be used alone.

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

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

A topic that is part of your main topic

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

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

Which of the following is an example of formal style?

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

You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong

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

Typing skills could affect the speed of your work

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

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

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

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

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.

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

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

Check for errors and word choices.

What does the word "relevant" mean?

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

What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?

Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.

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1
Which of the following is the BEST example of a thesis statement?
Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.
I believe students should not have homework weekly.
Yes, students should have homework weekly.
Students should not have homework weekly.
2
When you check your essay, you should look for...
Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors
Famous names and familiar words
Length of the essay, number of sentences
None of these are correct
3
In Mrs. Allen's example yesterday, how many steps were taken to write the first two paragraphs?
4
12
10
6
4
How is the computer test similar to paper essays?
You get a piece of paper for planning.
You have several class periods to complete your essay.
You have Mrs. Allen to help you with questions.
You follow all the same steps as writing an in-class essay.
5
How many categories does the FSA rubric include?
4
3
1
2
6
Why is it important to know your audience for an informational essay?
None of these are true
To know how to better persuade the reader.
To name them, specifically in your introduction.
To know the amount of background or basic info needed.
7
What is Elaboration?
Connotation and Dennotation
What needs to be included in your conclusion
Description
A type of Thesis Statement
8
Why is it important to cite your evidence?
To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.
All of these.
To include extra information to make your essay longer.
To look more fancy for the reader.
9
What is a dependent clause?
A partial sentence that can not be used alone.
An appropriate style of writing.
A complete sentence.
An independent clause.
10
What are the three main parts of an introduction paragraph (in order)?
Topic Sentence, Thesis, Background Information
Transition Word, Background Information, Thesis
Hook, Thesis, Background Information
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
11
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea of your essay.
All of these answers are correct.
The answer to the prompt and your reasons.
Your central claim.
12
What is a subtopic?
Your central claim
A topic that describes the conclusion
A topic that is part of your main topic
Your first thoughts in the introduction
13
When do you use a counter-argument?
In an informational essay only.
None of these are correct.
In any essay.
Argumentative essays
14
Which of the following is NOT a type of claim?
Claim
Sub-Claim
Supporting Claim
Central Claim
15
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to fly?
Beyonce made over $5.5 million last year in concert sales.
How could one person fight against society's expectations?
As Bob snuck in, the empty room felt suffocating and dank.
16
Which of the following would be an error in your essay?
Using vague words
Using elaboration
Using quotes for support
Using punctuation
17
Which of the following is an example of formal style?
The sister's income was generated as a weekly paycheck.
I earned money bi-weekly through my work at the office.
The sisters' got some money after work.
These are all informal sentences.
18
What is a rebuttal?
Information that must be included in the 1st body paragraph.
The last sentence in a conclusion paragraph.
You admitting that some people do not agree with you.
You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong
19
What is the highest score you can get for conventions according to the FSA rubric?
1
4
2
3
20
What is the first step when you are writing an essay?
Write a hook
Revise your essay
Read the prompt
Read the article
21
How much standard time is given to write your essay during the FSA?
1 hour
2 days
4 hours
2 hours
22
Which of the following issues may affect your essay during testing?
Typing skills could affect the speed of your work
No way to plan
No articles to use as support
There are no problems with testing.
23
What is the proper spelling...
Bellieve
None of these are correct
Believe
Beleive
24
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
One, as long as you use evidence.
You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.
All essays should be five paragraphs.
Two, at minimum.
25
Which of the following feedback would be appropriate during peer review?
Changed "that" to "the country" so your idea will be clear.
I can't read your handwriting.
None of these are appropriate.
You need to learn spelling.
26
Which of the following is NOT a step to writing an essay?
Research information online
Revise your essay
Create a hook
Read and analyze the prompt
27
How do you support your claim?
With background information
With evidence
With a hook
With transitions
28
What is the testing platform used to assess your essay writing?
ACT
FSA
FCAT
SAT
29
Which of the following would be the BEST word choice to replace the word "big"?
Substantial
Huge
Large
Big
30
Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?
1st sentence of your body paragraphs
last sentence of you essay
last sentence of your introduction
1st sentence of your introduction
31
What is the difference between a colon and a semi-colon?
A semi-colon is used before lists.
A colon is used before lists.
A semi-colon can not join two sentences.
A colon can replace a period.
32
Which of the following would be the BEST option for a transition?
Next of all
Initially
In conclusion
My first reason
33
In our outlines, how many pieces of evidence were considered "sufficient"?
2
4
1
3
34
Which of the following citations is correct?
(Author's Name, Paragraph)
(Paragraph)
(Paragraph, Line Number)
(Line Number)
35
What would be the best course of action if you are going to run out of time on the test?
Shorten your paragraphs so you can get to the conclusion.
Keep writing even after time is up. Don't submit your essay.
Keep writing, doing your best until time is up.
Stop as soon as you realize you won't finish.
36
What is the purpose of the writing FSA?
All of these are true.
To compare your score to other students in Florida.
To inform the teacher if you understood the writing lessons.
To determine if you need a remedial English class.
37
What is a counter-argument?
Your response to those who do not agree with you.
You admitting that some people do not agree with you.
Your reasons in your thesis statement.
A short sentence included at the end of your conclusion.
38
What is NOT needed in a structured paragraph?
Complete sentences.
Adjectives and elaboration.
Low level vocabulary
Nouns and noun phrases.
39
What are the two types of style in writing?
Evidence and Support
Topics and Claims
Formal and Informal
Letters and Essays
40
What is the purpose of a hook?
To state your main idea
To engage the reader
To give basic background information about the topic
None of these are correct
41
What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?
To have evidence cited properly.
To have very little, but strong, support.
To have adequate support from the text.
To have evidence in all paragraphs.
42
When you are finished typing your essay, you should...
Write a conclusion paragraph
Check for errors and word choices.
Submit it
Write your name
43
Which of the following is NOT a part of grammar?
Noun phrases
Desperate Clause
Dependent Clause
Adverbial Phrases
44
What does the word "relevant" mean?
None of these are correct.
Using high-level vocabulary appropriate for your audience.
On topic, or pertaining to the author's subtopics.
Providing enough evidence to support your claim.
45
What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?
Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion
Summary, Intro, supporting claims
Intro, counter-claim, summary
Intro, Supporting claim, Conclusion
46
Where in your essay should you state your central claim?
Both
Neither
Thesis
Introduction
47
Your essay's evidence should be...
Placed in parenthesis.
Included in every paragraph of your essay
Relevant and sufficient
Long, but basic
48
Should you plan before writing your essay?
No
Only if the question is very difficult
None of the above
Yes
49
Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?
On the way to the mall, my sister stopped for a coffee.
My mother sent me.
At the end of the road, glittering at the side of the sign.
Walking home from school, I saw a child playing ball.
50
What tools on the FSA will help you prepare for your writing?
All of these
Notepad
Highlighter tool
Linereader tool
51
What does a sentence need to be complete?
An adverb and noun.
A verb phrase.
An adjective and verb.
A subject and verb.
52
How many points is an essay graded out of?
8
4
10
5
53
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 possible.
Information from only the article of your choice.

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