Writing Test
This is the number of graders who will read your essay.
What is two?
These are the three things an Introduction should contain.
What is a hook, "preview of coming attractions," and thesis?
This is what a counterclaim and rebuttal do.
What is acknowledge a good point from the opposition, but show why you're still right?
True or False: In the English test, "No Change" is almost never the correct response.
What is "False?" There is no change about 25-30% of the time.
Law shows suggest that you must wait this long before filing a missing persons report. It's wrong.
What is 24 hours?
This is one of the most important ways to impress graders.
What is writing as much as possible.
This is the BEST kind of hook for the ACT Writing test.
What is the quote or fake quote?
This is the number of examples you should have in each "pro" paragraph.
What is one?
True or False: You should answer EVERY question on the ACT.
Common knowledge suggests that this is the only man-made structure visible from space; it isn't, but others are.
What is the Great Wall of China?
True or False: Graders award points according to a specific rubric.
False! The essay is graded holistically. The grader will simply scan the essay and determine a score.
This sentence, in which you take a stand, is the last sentence of your introduction.
What is a thesis?
True or False: You should use general, vague examples in your body paragraphs.
What is False! Use names, places, dates, and/or other SPECIFIC details.
True or False: In the English section, if two answers seem correct, you should choose the shorter answer.
TRUE. ACT likes CONCISE answers.
Common knowledge suggests that this French general was very short. It's actually the result of a mistranslation.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
What it Introduction, Con, Pro, Pro, Conclusion?
If you don't have time to write a full conclusion, this is what you should do.
Indent your last sentence.
Five good transition words.
What are [too many to list]?
True or False: One good strategy is to write your answers in the test booklet and fill out the bubble sheet at the end.
What is True? This is often more efficient than bubbling as you go. Only do this if you're sure you have time to fill in answers at the end!
These are the three branches of the U.S. government.
What is the executive, legislative, and judicial?
Three of the general tips listed as "The Big Five" parts one or two in your notes.
What are:
Fill the space, Indent each paragraph, Write legibly, Don’t use slang, Use correct capitalization and punctuation, Address the prompt (Answer the question), Organize your essay, Use Good Examples, Use correct grammar and spelling, and use good Vocabulary
These three things are what an IDEAL conclusion does.
What is summarize your examples, relate them together, and add a general analytic point?
This is the best structure for a PRO paragraph.
*State your argument
*Give a specific example
*Negative Example
*Positive Example
At least two things you can do to make sure you're in the best mental condition on the day of the ACT.
What are TWO of: getting a good night's sleep, eating a healthful breakfast, going easy on caffeine, and keeping calm.
EITHER:
All nine reindeer
OR
All seven Dwarves
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder (Donner), Blitzen, Rudolph
OR
Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Happy, Dopey