Testing Do's and Don'ts
True or False: During FSA testing you are allowed to quietly ask a neighbor to borrow an eraser, as long as it does not disturb other students.
False
The number of paragraphs your essay should contain.
What is 5 or more?
This type of writing informs the reader about a topic.
What is informational writing?
How long do you have to complete the 2021 FSA Writing Test?
120minutes (2 hours)
True or False: You should write your essay then set it to the side until time is called.
False
Are you allowed to throw out snack trash during testing time if you walk quietly?
NO!
The number of reasons you should include in your essay.
What is 3?
This type of writing offers your view on a topic.
What is an opinion essay?
Planning your essay is a very important part of organizing your writing essay. About how long should you spend on your Planning?
20-30 minutes
What should you do as the final step after you have written your FSA essay?
Reread what you have written and make sure that you have answered what the prompt is asking.
True or False: After testing you may close your test booklet and silently read a book until the time is called.
False
The purpose of the very first sentence of your essay.
What is grab the reader's attention or "hook" them?
This type of writing persuades the reader.
What is persuasive writing?
How many pieces of evidence should you have for each "reason" you have?
What is 3?
True or False: You should reread your essay once you have finished and change any spelling or grammatical errors.
True
How many hours of sleep should a 5th grader get each night in order for his/her brain to work correctly during FSA testing?
8-9 or more
If you quote directly from the text, you should do this.
What is cite your source?
This type of writing includes an opposing claim in the conclusion paragraph.
What is opinion writing?
Do you have to indent at the start of every new paragraph?
YES!
Am I allowed to use a highlighter during the test?
No
True or False: You are allowed to use the restroom, get water, or walk around the room during the test.
False
This should be included in your introduction paragraph.(Name all)
What the hook, topic sentence, introductory sentence(3 key ideas)
If you were writing an essay to tell the reader how schools are different today than 100 years ago, which type of essay would you be writing?
What is an informative essay?
What does it mean to, "cite your source" and how often should you do it during the FSA writing?
It means to tell the reader specifically where you got your information. You should cite your source each time you quote information from a source.
What is the first thing you should read when you begin the FSA writing test and why?
prompt, because it prepares your brain to search for the details you will need when writing.