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Reliable
and
valid
evidence is
Based on opinions
Proven
Trustworthy
Accurate
2
How do you cite the author?
As stated "How to Budget" the author states "....." (4).
Based on txt 2, Jamie Oliver say "..."
According to Jamie in the thing he wrote...
The author said "..."
3
Logical organization means...
The essay does not make sense.
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
The essay has a logical organization
The essay needs to be rewritten.
4
Strong vs. weak topic sentence:
Next, I will tell you about smart phone games.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
5
Which elaboration matches this thesis?
People often use salt to preserve foods.
Salt helps to preserve fish because it keeps it fresh longer
Two common types of salt include sea salt and kosher salt.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt more.
6
What words should you avoid in formal writing?
I, me, my, mine, personally
In my opinion and I think
Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (dead words)
You, yours, you're
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Identify the key elements of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay, in sequential order.
Counterargument, Intro, Conclusion, and 3 Body Paragraphs
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, 1 Counterargument, and Conclusion
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
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What do you do if the prompt is argumentative?
Discuss the opposite side or counterargument in the 4th body
Evaluate the pros and the cons
Organize the evidence that supports my claim.
Choose a side of the topic to support or reject.
9
Argumentative writing MUST include
A conclusion
A claim
A counterargument and a rebuttal
A claim, counterclaim, counterargument, and rebuttal
10
How many paragraphs are acceptable for the FSA Writing Assessment?
1 to 2 paragraphs
4 paragrapghs
5 paragraphs
3 paragraphs
11
The formula for a THESIS STATEMENT is
E = Mc2
Topic
Topic + 3 reasons
Topic + 3 reasons + Opinion
12
Examples of an
effective hook
or attention-grabber is
Description: The large screen glowed in the dark theater.
Thought: As I sat and watched the meteor shower, I wondered
Question: Do you watch movies? Well, I have.
Dialogue:"Jay, I want to take you on a date" Sara blurted.
13
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.
14
What do you do if the prompt is informative?
Evaluate or give the value of
Justify or say why something is right
Argue or persuade
Explain or inform
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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.
16
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The Olympics only encourages competition, not friendship.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
17
A thesis is also known as
A claim
A main idea
A focus statement
A controlling idea
18
If you do not know the author's name, what do you cite?
The page number (4).
The website (www.huffpost.com).
The entire title of the text (Lord of the Flies).
19
Informative essays incorporate
Beliefs and thoughts
Explanations, definitions, and data
Opinions
Facts, statistics, and primary and secondary sources.
20
Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Examples and concrete details from experts
Lots of personal stories
Opinions
Definitions, statistics, and facts
21
When is the FSA Writing Assessment?
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
Monday, March 5th, 2018
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
Friday, March 9th, 2018
22
What is the correct order of the writing process?
Read, annotate, organize, plan, draft, revise.
Proof read, revise, and edit
Organize, plan, read, revise
Revise, draft, plan, organize, annotate, read.
23
All essays for the FSA must be written in what style of writing?
Formal: Serious and objective
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
Casual: laid back and chill
Semi-formal: 1/2 serious and 1/2 casual
24
What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)
Hook, Thesis, 3 reasons, closing statement
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
Thesis, Hook, Transition Sentence
Cite and explain, cite and explain
25
Examples of
precise
and
mature language
would be
Said, Walk
Awesome, Disastrous, Stupendous, As a matter of fact, Items.
Good, bad, nice, things
Coaxing, Ridiculing, Discussing
26
Argumentative or Informative essay:
Is an increased dependence on technology making us dumber?
Argumentative
Informative
27
Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence:
High schools should require students to play one sport
Dance should be considered a sport.
Sports improve the students' emotional health.
Sports keep young bones healthy.
Students feel more energized to learn.
28
How should you begin each body paragraph?
Citation of evidence: According to...
Transition, restatement of thesis, and a reason: Initially,.
Summary sentence: All in all,...
Reason and opinion: Moreover because...
29
Examples of transition words are...
To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention
Never say never and The fact that
Never, Always, Sometimes
Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.
30
The counterargument paragraph is made up of 3 parts:
Counterclaim and 3 reasons
counterclaim, evidence, and summary.
Counterclaim, rebuttal, and evidence.
31
Elaboration is defined as
Explaining or stretching an idea or concept
Repeating the evidence in different words.
Analyzing and examining the cited evidence
Telling more about the cited evidence
32
Argumentative or Informative essay:
How did the British lost the American Revolutionary War?
Infomrative
Argumentative
33
Match the correct elaboration to:
The percentage of salt in seawater varies on the location.
Seawater can contain anywhere from 1% to 5% salt.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt quicker.
Cooks use many different kinds of salt to season dishes.
34
After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Sleep
Submit
Review, review, reread, rewrite, and edit.
35
What does a quality conclusion include?
Transition, thesis restatement, and summary of evidence/ pts
Summary
New evidence
Transition and thesis restatement.
36
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
Teacher who give group projects encourage team work.
Weak
Strong
