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

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

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

Check for errors and word choices.

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

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

What does it mean to have sufficient evidence?

To have adequate support from the text.

A topic that is part of your main topic

What is a counter-argument?

You admitting that some people do not agree with you.

When collecting evidence from the articles, you should use...

Information from as many of the sources as necessary.

What is the proper organization of an argumentative essay?

Intro, supporting claims, counter-claim, conclusion

What is a thesis statement?

All of these answers are correct.

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.

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

Grammar, Spelling and Typing errors

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

To know the amount of background or basic info needed.

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?

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

What is a dependent clause?

A partial sentence that can not be used alone.

What does the word "relevant" mean?

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

You explaining why the opposite side of an argument is wrong

Which of the following is an example of formal style?

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

How many paragraphs should your essay be?

You decide based on the prompt & your central claim.

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

Students should have weekly homework to practice at home.

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

To give credit to the appropriate author for their idea.

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

Reading skills could affect the speed of your written work, No articles to use as support

Traditionally, where in the introduction is your thesis?

last sentence of your introduction

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate hook?

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

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

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