Random FSA
When is the writing FSA?
April 11th
What goes into an introduction paragraph? (Hint: 3 things)
Hook
Tie-in
Thesis/topic sentence with reasons/topics
Where do writers find the evidence for their essays?
The text/passages given
What format do we follow for body paragraphs?
RACECES
What are the steps to a counterclaim paragraph? (Hint total of 5)
1. Turn Against/ CC
2. Evidence for CC
3. Turn Back/ Rebuttal
4. Evidence for Rebuttal
5. Elaboration of Evidence
True or False:
You can ask your teacher to explain what the writing prompt is asking during the assessment.
False
What is the most important part of the introduction?
Thesis
In your claim, what do you need to always include/restate?
What is being asked in the writing prompt.
True or False:
A body paragraph does not include the overall thesis statement.
True
What is a transition word you could use to start your counterclaim?
"Some people may think"
What happens if you have your cellphone in your pocket or pocket during the test?
Your score could be invalidated.
What is the first thing you should do when you start the writing FSA?
Read the prompt and RAFT.
Create your own example of how to correctly cite evidence.
According to Source #1 it states, "____".
What type of essay would include a counterclaim and rebuttal within their body paragraphs?
Argumentative essay
What is a transition word you could use in your rebuttal?
"However"
True or False:
Trips to the bathroom do not count against your 120 minutes of writing.
False
What needs to be in your thesis?
Claim and 2 reasons
What are the three steps in elaboration?
1. transition word
2. What the quote says
3. How the evidence supports your reason
1. Which two sentences in your body paragraphs are going to be almost identical?
2. What do they need to include?
1. First sentence and Last
2. claim and reason
1. For which essay type do you need a counterclaim?
2. Do you have to include one in that essay type?
1. Argumentative
2. YES!
Why is it important to plan?
To make sure the essay is organized and makes sense.
Where does your thesis belong in the introduction?
It should be the last sentence.
Give an example of an explanation sentence starter.
This means…
This shows…
This illustrates…
This reveals…
This highlights…
This exemplifies…
This proves…
This is because…
After every time you cite evidence what do you need to do?
Elaborate/Explain it
What is the purpose of the counterclaim paragraph?
Present the opposite side but then prove why your side is stronger