FSA Steps
Miscellaneous
Prompt Types
Body Paragraphs
Introduction/Conclusion
100

Turn the following prompt into a question: Write an explanatory essay to inform fellow citizens about the advantages of limiting car usage.

What are the benefits of limiting car usage? 
100
This is how you grammatically signal the beginning of a new paragraph when you are typing.
What is an indent (TAB) or skipping a line (ENTER x2) ?
100
What type of prompt is this? 


Write an explanatory essay to inform fellow citizens about the advantages of limiting car usage.

What is informative?
100
This is the first sentence of each body paragraph that reveals the subject of that paragraph.
What is a topic sentence? Remember: this should match the topics mentioned in your thesis.
100
This is always the last sentence in your introduction.
What is your thesis?
200
Step one of the FSA writing is __________.

What is read the prompt and determine if it is argumentative or informative and then turn it into a question? 

200
You have this much time to read the prompt, read the sources and write your essay.
What is 120 minutes?
200
This essay provides an analysis supported by evidence from a set of passages (sources).
What informative AND argumentative?
200
These phrases help link multiple pieces of evidence in the same paragraph.
What are transitions?
200

This shape helps describe an introductory paragraph becasue it starts off broad and becomes more specific. 

What is wrong with this introduction? 


 Why should you care about limiting car usage? It may sound surprising, but America has already reached its peak when it comes to buying cars. More and more people around the globe have begun to realize the benefits of using alternative means of transportation. Places such as Vauban, Bogata, Paris, and even New York have implemented programs to encourage the limited use of cars. The idea of giving up such a comfort may sound tragic at first, but reducing car usage can save the environment, limit stress, and save lives.

What is an pside down triangle?
300

Step two of the FSA writing is __________.

Read through the sources and begin highlighting evidence. 

300
All FSA Writing citations should include what?
What is (source 1)? ETC.
300

Unlike informative essays, argumentative essays must include this element. 

What is include the counter-claim?

300
After the topic sentence, you should include this to support your claim.
What is evidence?
300

What is wrong with this introduction?

 Why should you care about limiting car usage? It may sound surprising, but America has already reached its peak when it comes to buying cars. More and more people around the globe have begun to realize the benefits of using alternative means of transportation. Places such as Vauban, Bogata, Paris, and even New York have implemented programs to encourage the limited use of cars. The idea of giving up such a comfort may sound tragic at first, but reducing car usage can save the environment, limit stress, and save lives.

What is it begins with a question?
400
Step three of the FSA writing is __________.

Write thesis statement including your 2-3 main points of support. 

400
In source one, it says "..." 


Which word needs to be enhanced in this sentence? What could you replace it with?

What is "says" Answers will vary.
400
This essay communicates straight-forward, fact-based unbiased knowledge (gives no opinion).
What is Informative?
400
After evidence from the text is used, the writer then must have this to assert why the evidence is relevant.
What is explanation?
400
This is the most important part of your conclusion paragraph.
What is a restatement of the thesis?
500
Step five of the FSA writing is __________.
Proof read your essay for spelling and gramma. Also ensure you have 4-5 seperate paragraphs. 
500
Limiting car usage and is good for road safety.


Which word needs to be enhanced in this sentence? What could you replace it with?

"Good" Answers will vary.
500
This is an example counter-claim sentence for an essay that is opposing the idea that material goods make people happier. 

While some people believe that material goods make people happier, they are overlooking the fact that...


Answers will vary.
500
A way to embed this quote is:


"Some material goods are directly tied to happiness becasue they enhance experiences" (Source 3). 

While some goods become clutter after a few uses, it is important to remember that "some material goods [...] enhance experiences" (Source 3). 
500
These are the two elements that make a thesis statement.
What are 1. answer the prompt's question and 2. introduces each of the subjects of the body paragraphs?
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