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What is the correct order of the writing process?
Proof read, revise, and edit
Revise, draft, plan, organize, annotate, read.
Organize, plan, read, revise
Break down prompt, brainstorm, read/take notes, plan, write, revise.
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What do you do if the prompt is argumentative?
Discuss the opposite side or counterargument
Organize the evidence that supports my claim.
Choose a side of the topic to support or reject.
Evaluate the pros and the cons
3
How long is the FSA Writing Assessment?
95 minutes
240 minutes
65 minutes
120 minutes
4
What is the correct order for an informative essay?
Introduction, 2 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.
2 Body paragraphs, Introduction, and conclusion
Conclusion, 2 Body paragraphs, and Introduction
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The Olympics only encourages competition, not friendship.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
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Language Arts/ English is made up of these four skills
Intro, Thesis, Body, and Conclusion
Comprehension, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Phonics
Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
Sleeping, Waking, Eating, and Drinking
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The elaboration of your evidence MUST be connected to
the introduction
The hook
the evidence
topic and the thesis
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If you do not know the author's name, what do you cite?
The entire title of the text (Lord of the Flies).
The website (www.huffpost.com).
The page number (4).
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What kind of chart would be suitable for annotating and organizing an informational essay 3 passage text set?
A 3 circle Venn Diagram
A 3 column chart
A 2 column chart
A 2 circle Venn Diagram
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Examples of transition words are...
Never say never and The fact that
Never, Always, Sometimes
To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention
Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The next paragraph is about how young and old use technology.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
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What is the correct order for building an effective body paragraph?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summary (1 time)
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summary (3 times)
Restate Topic, Reason, Evidence, Elaboration (2 times), Summarize
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summary (4 times)
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If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
False
True
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Should you clump all of your evidence and elaboration together?
Yes, explaining everything helps us see the whole picture.
Yes, It will make more sense.
No, each elaboration must be SPECIFIC to its evidence.
No, each piece of evidence must be explained separately.
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
Teachers who give group projects encourage team work.
Weak
Strong
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What does a quality conclusion include?
Transition and thesis restatement.
New evidence
Restate the thesis, revisit controlling idea (summarize), call to action
Summary
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Reliable
and
valid
evidence is
Based on opinions
Accurate
Trustworthy
Proven
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Which elaboration matches this thesis?
People often use salt to preserve foods.
Instead of spoiling quickly, salt helps keep fish fresh longer
Two common types of salt include sea salt and kosher salt.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt more.
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Elaboration is defined as
Analyzing and examining the cited evidence
Explaining or stretching an idea or concept
Telling more about the cited evidence
Repeating the evidence in different words.
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After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Sleep
Review, review, reread, rewrite, and edit.
Submit
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A thesis is also known as
A central idea
A claim
A focus statement
A main idea
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Examples of an
effective
attention-grabber is
Question: Do you watch movies? Well, I have.
Description: Imagine the large screen glowing in the dark theater.
Dialogue:"Jay, I want to take you on a date" Sara blurted.
Thought: As I sat and watched the meteor shower, I wondered
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The FSA Writing Assessment is only one session.
True
False
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What words should you avoid in academic writing?
In my opinion and I think
You, yours, you're
Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (dead words)
I, me, my, mine, personally
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How should you begin each body paragraph?
Summary sentence: All in all,...
Transition, restatement of reason: To begin,.
Transition and reason: Moreover because...
Citation of evidence: According to...
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Relevant evidence and specific elaboration should
discuss the same aspect/part of the topic.
support and analyze the main points in the thesis.
skim over the non-essential parts of the topic.
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What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)
Thesis, Hook, Transition Sentence
Cite and explain, cite and explaiin
Attention Grabber, Controlling Idea/Bridge, and Thesis
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
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Strong vs. weak topic sentence:
Next, I will tell you about smart phone games.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
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Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Real World Example
Compare and Contrast
Description
Definition
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Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence:
High schools should require students to play one sport
Sports keep young bones healthy.
Sports improve the students' emotional health.
Students feel more energized to learn.
Dance should be considered a sport.
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The formula for a THESIS STATEMENT is
Topic (TTQA)+ Points (2 Reasons)
Topic x 3 reasons
E = Mc2
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All essays for the FSA must be written in what style of writing?
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
Semi-formal: 1/2 serious and 1/2 casual
Formal: Serious and objective
Casual: laid back and chill
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How do you cite the author?
As stated in "How to Budget" the author states "....." (New 4).
Based on txt 2, Jamie Oliver say "..."
According to Jamie in the thing he wrote...
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A counterclaim
Argues and cites evidence to support the opposite side.
states the opposite of what you are currently arguing.
states the same point as the claim.
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Examples of
precise
and
mature language
would be
Good, bad, nice, things
Coaxing, Ridiculing, Discussing
Awesome, Disastrous, Stupendous, As a matter of fact, Items.
Said, Walk
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Logical organization means...
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
The essay has a logical organization
The essay does not make sense.
The essay needs to be rewritten.
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How many paragraphs are acceptable for the FSA Writing Assessment?
4-5 paragraphs
1 to 2 paragraphs
3 - 4 paragraphs
6 paragraphs
38
Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence:
Social media helps students become strong writers.
Social media encourages honest, precise writing.
Some applications only allows 140 characters.
Students are less likely to express themselves.
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What do you do if the prompt is explanatory?
Argue or persuade
Evaluate or give the value of
Justify or say why something is right
Explain or inform
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After reading and gathering textual evidence, you should
Create a thesis with at least 2 reasons
Organize ideas and evidence using a TREES outline
Start typing
