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Informative vs. Argumentive
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Review for 7th Grade FSA Writing
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1
Which stem could you use to present the REBUTTAL?
The text states...
Critics argue...
However,
In conclusion,
2
How many pieces of evidence do you need for each body paragraph?
4-7
At least 2, preferable 3 to integrate sources
Just the one
3-5
3
In an informative essay, are you trying to PROVE anything?
I don't know...are you?
Maybe
No
Yes
4
How important is Arts Education?
Informative
Argumentative
5
How might the members of the school board find ways to stop graffiti?
Argumentative
Informative
6
Write an essay explaining changes made in middle school.
Argumentative
Informative
7
What stem could you use to start your FINAL paragraph?
Next,
Secondly,
First,
In conclusion,
8
Taking a side on a controversial topic is like stating a ___________.
counterclaim
decision
claim
piece of evidence
9
You are required to argue one side or the other in an argumentative essay, you may not argue that both sides are true.
False
True
10
An argument is stronger when it is backed by ___________.
text evidence
a claim
a counterclaim
reasons
11
Decide if this prompt is argumentative or informative: Is cheating getting worse?
Argument
Informative
12
I am going to plan, take my time, use my sources, and do my very best on the FSA writing next week.
YES, Of Course!!
Absolutely, a thousand times, YES!
Also YES, but in Blue
You betcha, why would anyone NOT want to do the best job?? So, YES.
13
Should students be able to grade their teachers?
Arguemtative
Informative
14
My essay should have a thesis statement that answers the prompt, and that is what my entire essay should center around.
This is TRUE...so incredibly true.
What's a thesis statement?
#nope, I can write about the topic of the texts and that is fine.
The prompt is important?!?!
15
If you do not cite evidence, but use information from the text, your essay will be invalidated for plagiarism.
False
True
16
Which words must you avoid in an argument essay?
Them, Their
I, You, We
People, They
Him, Her
17
Which stem could you use to present EVIDENCE?
According to the author,
This is proven...
First,
For example,
18
Write an essay explaining what "dress for success" means to you.
Informative
Argumentative
19
A topic chosen for a debate could also be used in an argumentative essay.
False
True
20
Which stem could you use to present the COUNTERCLAIM?
Have you ever....?
Secondly,
but when you look at the facts...
The other side may argue...
21
How many paragraphs should you have in an argument essay? (including your intro and conclusion)
4-5
7-9
3-4
Just the 1
22
In writing an essay, I don't really need to answer the prompt.
True
False
23
Evidence and _____________ work together to form an argument.
hard work
writing
sweat
reasoning
24
The FSA Assessment will test on one the following two essay types:
Informative/persuasive
informative/argumentative
Narrative/Persuasive
Argumentative/Narrative
25
An informative essay contains a claim, counterclaim, and support paragraphs.
False
True
26
Which of the answers below correctly cites a source for an essay?
The text says...
I think ...... because...
It is said that...
According to Source 2, paragraph 3, ..... (quote or paraphrase)
27
In which type of essay must you state both a claim and a counterclaim?
Informative
narrative
argumentative
28
Do college rankings matter?
Informative
Argumentative
29
How necessary is a college education?
Argumentative
Informative
30
How can you start off a counterargument?
According to the article...
Some may say...
For example...
However,
31
Should students be allowed to make decisions regarding school lunch? This is an argumentative topic.
False
True
32
How many paragraphs do you need in an informative essay?
5
7
3
6
33
Another way to cite a source in an essay paragraph is ...
The facts are...and they also...(no citation necessary)
I can use any information from the texts and I don't need to cite it.
What do you mean, cite?
"Quote from the text..." (Source 3, paragraph 2)
34
In an essay, explain how disappointments can have a good side.
Informative
Argumentative
35
How seriously should we take standardized tests?
Argumentative
Informative
