Testing Do's and Don'ts
Brain Breakfast!
Writing
Editing Etiquette
Wacky Factys
100
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.
What is ABSOLUTELY NOT! You must silently raise your hand and wait for a teacher to come to give you an eraser. The same is true for a new pencil.
100
Which is a healthier choice for breakfast; one scrambled egg or chocolate milk?
egg
100
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.
100
Name one thing you should review your writing for when you have completed your FSA writing.
Answers vary.
100

How many pieces of evidence should I have for each main idea (reason) I have? 

Two would be AMAZING

200
Are you allowed to throw out snack trash during testing time if you walk quietly?
No.
200
Which is a healthier breakfast choice; pancakes with syrup or greasy bacon and eggs?
bacon and eggs
200
True or False: The main idea sentence (or topic sentence), should restate the prompt/question.
True
200

Planning your essay is a very important part of organizing your writing essay. About how long should you spend on your Planning?

About 20 minutes after you have read all of the stories or passages.

So 15 minutes reading and 20 minutes planning. 

200

What are the elements of a satisfying beginning?

Hook

Restate prompt/state opinion

2 Main Ideas

300
True or False: After testing you may close your test booklet and silently read a book until the time is called.
NO
300
Why is it important to drink water during the school day?
Your brain requires a lot of water to work at its best.
300
True or False: I should restate the prompt/focus in every paragraph I write.
True
300

How long do you have to complete the 2021 FSA Writing Test?

120 minutes

300

How should you start each elaboration?

With a transition, for example 

"This is important because..."

"This matters ....."

400

Will you miss lunch on the day of the test?

no

400
What is a healthier school snack choice and why; grapes or fruit chews?
Grapes
400
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 at least two times during the FSA writing.
400

Do you have to indent at the start of every new paragraph?

Yes!

400

While reading the texts, what should you do?

Underline important information and annotate

500

How many hours of sleep should a 5th grader get each night in order for his/her brain to work correctly during FSA testing?

More than 9 hours.

500

Which is a better choice for energy? Water or Pepsi? Why

Water because it helps your brain work!
500

How many paragraphs should you write for the FSA? (How many houses should you build?)

4 would be stellar!

500

What should you do as the final step after you have written your FSA essay?

ALWAYS reread the prompt to make sure you have answered the actual question being asked. Add sentences at the end to make up for anything that you have missed. You do not need to rewrite the whole thing to add sentences.

500

What are the elements of a satisfying conclusion?

Restate prompt/opinion

2 Main Ideas/Reasons

Final thought: emotional statement to the reader or look into the future

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