Purpose & Structure
What are the parts of an introduction?
hook/attention grabber, transition sentence, answer to the prompt with 3 facts/reasons, wrap up
What is a reference to a source called?
Citation
Which of the following words is an example of academic vocabulary:
1. backyard
2. compare
3. because
Compare
When your writing test starts, what should you do first?
highlight the prompt so you know what you will be writing about and which type of essay to write.
What day is the writing test?
Tomorrow
In an argumentative essay, the overall stance the writer takes on an issue is calles there...
claim/opinion/thesis statement
The ____________ should be smoothly integrated, relevant, and from multiple sources.
citations/Evidence from sources
How do you make a simple sentence a compound sentence? What should you add to join the thoughts together correctly?
You add a comma and a conjunction (FANBOYS)
When reading the sources, what is one best practice that you can implement during testing?
Highlighting relevant evidence
Using your planning sheet to take notes
What should you write on your planning sheet after the test begins?
My writing checklist, my editing checklist, and notes I may want to make
What must your essay include to be considered complete?
Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
Is this a proper way to cite your source? In the text it states...
No because it does not tell which text
What conjunction would you use to complete the following sentence?
My mom ________ dad will pick me up from school today, depending on who gets off first.
or
What things should you check before you submit your essay? (EDIT)
Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation and Spelling
How many points total is your essay worth?
12
What do you put in your writing to connect ideas within and among paragraphs, making it smooth and connected--flow together?
Transitions
What is the difference between the two statements below?
Statement #1: According to Source 2, sleep is connected to how well a student performs in school.
Statement #2: Source 2 states, "There is a direct correlation between the amount of sleep a student gets and their academic success."
Statement #1 is evidence that has been paraphrased.
Statement #2 is a direct quote from the source.
What correction should be made to the following sentence:
Today's choices for pets go beyond the question of whether to get a cat or a dog?"
Change the question mark to a period.
What is a complete essay?
An introduction (2-3 body paragraphs) and a CONCLUSION.
How many minutes do you have to take the test?
120 minutes
What is the role of the thesis statement (your answer to the prompt) in an essay?
This sentence tells the reader what the essay will be about.
What are three examples of effective elaboration.
explanations in your own words, examples, experiences
Is this a run-on sentence?
We went to the store and we watched a movie after and ate popcorn and candy too.
Yes!
Always check your body paragraphs to ensure they include the following:
Restates a reason/fact (topic sentence)
Cited from a source (not all the same source)
Explanations, Examples and Evidence
Wrap Up Sentence
What are the three domains you are scored in?
Purpose & Structure, Development, and Language