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