General Information
What test will you take tomorrow?
FSA Writing Test
This is what TAP stands for
Task, Audience, Purpose
What is the mnemonic device or memory name for the body paragraphs?
PEEL
How many pieces of evidence should you have in your body paragraphs?
Two
What does each letter in TSS represent?
Thesis in other words
Summarize points
Super So What
Must be included in the paragraph following the second body paragraph.
The counterclaim
Sentences should begin with a ______ letter and end with appropriate end punctuation mark.
CAPITAL
The planning sheet will ____ be scored.
What are the name of the 2 paragraphs that are in between the introductory and concluding paragraphs?
Body or PEEL
Where does the information or reason in the introductory paragraph or the first sentence of the body paragraph come from?
Thesis statement
Give an example of a transitional word or phrase that can be used between paragraphs.
First of all, Additionally, Another reason why, Second of all, etc.
An essay that states your position on a topic and explains your reasoning using textual evidence
Argumentative essay
When you receive your yellow Planning Sheet, what should you do?
Draw out your plan and TAP
What is important to do if you enter evidence into a text?
Cite the evidence
Why is FSA Writing important?
Helps determine your classes for next year to show the teachers and schools how to help you best
What is the first box on your planning sheet?
Introduction
Identify at least one transition to use in a concluding paragraph.
ONE of the following:
Ultimately, . . .
In conclusion
To wrap it up
What should begin and end a quote?
Quotation marks
What should you place in parenthesis after citing your evidence?
Source and Paragraph Numbers for your citation