What 3 elements must you include in your introduction paragraph of your argumentative essay?
Hook, Introduce the Issue, & Thesis Statement.
100
How many paragraphs should you write?
5 Paragraphs.
100
What is the first part of the Writing prompt process?
Attack the prompt.
100
How long should you spend on Attacking the prompt?
10 minutes.
200
What do you need to include in your thesis statement?
The 3 main ideas you are going to discuss in each body paragraph.
200
What is the difference between body paragraphs one & two versus body paragraph three?
Body Paragraphs one & two should include a topic sentence (including your claim), evidence, and bridge. Body paragraph three should include a counterclaim/counterargument & a turn back.
200
What is the name of the first paragraph in your essay?
Introduction.
200
What is the second part of the writing prompt process?
Read the sources.
200
How long should you spend on reading your sources?
30 minutes.
300
What sentences do you need to include in each body paragraph?
1) Definition
2) Claim
3) Citation
4) Elaboration
5) Concluding sentence
300
How many pieces of evidence & how many bridges should you include in body paragraphs one & two?
2, but the rule is for every piece of evidence you need a bridge.
300
What is the name of the last paragraph of your essay?
Conclusion paragraph.
300
What is the third part of the writing prompt process?
Plan / Outline.
300
How long should you spend on planning/outlining your essay?
20 minutes.
400
What do you need to include in your concluding paragraph?
1) Concluding sentence
2) Restate thesis statement
3) Wrap up arguments
4) Leave your reader with final thoughts, question, advice, call to action.
400
What do you need to include in your conclusion paragraph?
Restate your thesis statement, review key points, leave the reader thinking.
400
What is the name of the 3 paragraphs in between the first & last paragraph of your essay?
Body Paragraphs.
400
What is the fourth part of the writing prompt process?
Writing the essay.
400
How long should you spend on the writing of your essay?
60 minutes or whatever remaining time you have left.
500
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
To inform your readers.
500
What is an argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay is when you argue 2 sides of something & convince your reader by the end that the only way to think is with your claims because of the evidence & bridges you have provided.
500
What is the most important sentence in your essay?
Thesis Statement.
500
What is the final part of the writing prompt process?
Review our essays for grammatical errors, spelling & making sure our essays flow nicely.
500
How long do you have to complete your FSA Writing Exam?