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The counterargument paragraph
comes after the introduction, and supports the main claim.
comes in the middle of the essay.
usually comes before the conclusion
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Logical organization means...
The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.
The essay does not make sense.
The essay has a logical organization
The essay needs to be rewritten.
3
A thesis is also known as
A main idea
A focus statement
A controlling idea
A claim
4
Informative essays incorporate
Explanations, definitions, and data
Opinions
Facts, statistics, and primary and secondary sources.
Beliefs and thoughts
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How many paragraphs are generally acceptable for the FSA Writing Assessment?
4 -6 paragraphs
3 paragrapghs
2 - 3 paragraphs
1 to 2 paragraphs
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What is the correct order for building an effective body paragraph?
Transition, topic sentence. 2+ evidence w/ analysis, link.
Transition, topic sentence. 1 evidence w/ analysis, link.
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summary
hook, 2-3 pieces of evidence, link.
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The elaboration of your evidence MUST be connected to
the introduction
topic and the thesis
The hook
the evidence
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Match the correct elaboration to:
The percentage of salt in seawater varies on the location.
Lowering snow’s melting point, salt makes snow melt quicker.
Seawater can contain anywhere from 1% to 5% salt.
Cooks use many different kinds of salt to season dishes.
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After writing, what should you do with the extra time?
Submit
Review, review, reread, rewrite, and edit.
Sleep
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What is the correct order for an
informative
essay?
Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.
3 Body paragraphs, Introduction, and conclusion
Conclusion, 3 Body paragraphs, and Introduction
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If you do not know the author's name, which is the best for you cite?
The title of the text (Lord of the Flies).
The page number (4).
The source number
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Relevant evidence and specific elaboration should
discuss the same aspect/part of the topic.
skim over the non-essential parts of the topic.
support and analyze the main points in the thesis.
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What does a quality conclusion include?
Transition, thesis restatement, and summary of points
New evidence
Transition and thesis restatement.
Summary
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Examples of
precise
and
mature language
would be
Coaxing, Ridiculing, Discussing
Disastrous, condescending, monotonous, coincidentally, Items
Good, bad, nice, things
Said, Walk
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Argumentative writing MUST include
A conclusion
A counterargument and a rebuttal
A claim, counterclaim, counterargument, and rebuttal
A claim
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The counterargument paragraph is made up of:
Counterclaim, counterargument, and rebuttal (with evidence)
counterclaim, evidence, and summary.
Counterclaim and 2-3 reasons
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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.
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How should you begin each body paragraph?
Citation of evidence
Transition, topic sentence
Summary sentence
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A counterclaim
states the same point as the claim.
states the opposite of what you are currently arguing.
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Should you clump all of your evidence and elaboration together?
Yes, explaining it all at once helps show the whole picture.
No, each piece of evidence must be explained separately.
Yes, It will make more sense.
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Reliable
and
valid
evidence is
Accurate
Proven
Trustworthy
Based on opinions
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Examples of an
effective hook
or attention-grabber is
Dialogue:"Jay, I want to take you on a date" Sara blurted.
Question: Do you watch movies? Well, I have.
Thought: As I sat and watched the meteor shower, I wondered
Description: The large screen glowed in the dark theater.
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What do you do if the prompt is argumentative?
Discuss the opposite side or counterargument in the 4th body
Choose a side of the topic to support or reject.
Organize the evidence that supports my claim.
Evaluate the pros and the cons
24
The formula for a THESIS STATEMENT of an
ARGUMENTATIVE:
Topic + Opinion + 3 Reasons
Topic x 3 reasons
E = Mc2
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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.
26
What kind of chart would be suitable for annotating and organizing a 3 passage text set?
A 2 column chart
A 2 circle Venn Diagram
A 3 column chart
A 3 circle Venn Diagram
27
All essays for the FSA must be written in what style of writing?
Semi-formal: 1/2 serious and 1/2 casual
Subjective: focus on yourself "I, I, I"
Casual: laid back and chill
Formal: Serious and mature
28
When is the 9th grade FSA Writing Assessment?
April 2 (next Monday)
April 5 (next Thursday)
April 4 (next Wednesday)
April 3 (next Tuesday)
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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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Examples of transition words are...
Never say never and The fact that
Never, Always, Sometimes
To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention
Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore.
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Identify the key elements of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay,
in the correct order.
Counterargument, Intro, Conclusion, 2-3 Body Paragraphs
Intro, 2-3 Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
Intro, 2-3 Body Paragraphs, 1 Counterargument, Conclusion
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Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Lots of personal stories
Opinions
Definitions, statistics, and facts
Examples and concrete details from experts
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Which is the best way to cite evidence?
Based on txt 2, Jamie Oliver say "..."
According to Jamie in the thing he wrote...
As stated in "How to Budget", the author claims that ....
34
What words should you avoid in academic writing?
Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (dead words)
I, me, my, mine, personally
In my opinion and I think
You, yours, you're
35
What are the correct parts of an effective introduction?
(Select the correct order)
Hook, Transition Sentence/Background Information, and Thesis
Cite and explain, cite and explaiin
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Summarize
Thesis, Hook, Transition Sentence
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After reading and gathering textual evidence, you should
Create a thesis with 3 reasons
Start typing
Organize ideas and evidence into a web graphic organizer.
