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The FSA Writing Assessment is only one session.
True
False
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All essays for the FSA must be written in what style of writing?
Semi-formal: 1/2 serious and 1/2 casual
Casual: laid back and chill
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
Formal: Serious and objective
3
What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
Cite and explain, cite and explain
Hook, Transition Sentence, and Thesis
Thesis, Hook, Transition Sentence
4
Elaboration is defined as
Explaining or stretching an idea or concept
Analyzing and examining the cited evidence
Telling more about the cited evidence
Repeating the evidence in different words.
5
Which elaboration matches this thesis?
People often use salt to preserve foods.
Two common types of salt include sea salt and kosher salt.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt more.
Salt helps to preserve fish because it keeps it fresh longer
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Strong vs. weak topic sentence:
Next, I will tell you about smart phone games.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
7
What does a quality conclusion include?
Transition and thesis restatement.
New evidence
Transition, thesis restatement, and summary of evidence/ pts
Summary
8
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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After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Submit
Sleep
Review, review, reread, rewrite, and edit.
10
Argumentative writing MUST include
A claim, counterclaim/ counterargument
A conclusion
A claim
A counterargument and a restate
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The rule of the Roman Empire ended over 1,500 years ago.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
12
Logical organization means...
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
The essay does not make sense.
The essay needs to be rewritten.
The essay has a logical organization
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If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
False
True
14
The FSA Writing test can make or break your FSA Reading score!
True
False
15
Identify the key elements of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay, in sequential order.
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, 1 Counterargument, and Conclusion
Counterargument, Intro, Conclusion, and 3 Body Paragraphs
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
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A counterclaim
states the opposite of what you are currently arguing.
states the same point as the claim.
Argues and cites evidence to support the opposite side.
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Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Examples and concrete details from experts
Opinions
Lots of personal stories
Definitions, statistics, and facts
18
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The next paragraph is about how young and old use technology.
Strong topic sentence
Weak topic sentence
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The counterargument
comes before the conclusion; it supports the opposition.
comes in the middle of the essay.
comes after the introduction, and supports the main claim.
20
How many paragraphs are acceptable for the FSA Writing Assessment?
1 to 2 paragraphs
3 - 4 paragraphs
4 paragrapghs
4 -6 paragraphs
21
How do you cite the author?
According to Jamie in the thing he wrote...
As stated "How to Budget" the author states "....." (New 4).
Based on txt 2, Jamie Oliver say "..."
22
Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
Teachers who give group projects encourage team work.
Weak
Strong
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What do you do if the prompt is explanatory?
Explain or inform
Evaluate or give the value of
Justify or say why something is right
Argue or persuade
24
Reliable
and
valid
evidence is
Trustworthy
Accurate
Based on opinions
Proven
25
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.
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What is the correct order of the writing process?
Revise, draft, plan, organize, annotate, read.
Read, annotate, organize, plan, draft, revise.
Proof read, revise, and edit
Organize, plan, read, revise
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Strong vs. weak topic sentences:
The Olympics only encourages competition, not friendship.
Weak topic sentence
Strong topic sentence
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Examples of an
effective hook
or attention-grabber is
Question: Do you watch movies? Well, I have.
Dialogue:"Jay, I want to take you on a date" Sara blurted.
Description: The large screen glowed in the dark theater.
Thought: As I sat and watched the meteor shower, I wondered
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How long is the FSA Writing Assessment?
120 minutes
240 minutes
95 minutes
65 minutes
30
What words should you avoid in academic writing?
You, yours, you're
I, me, my, mine, personally
In my opinion and I think
Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (dead words)
