FSA Writing Rubric
The maximum number of points you can earn on FSA writing is...
10
What should you never use as a hook?
Questions or onomatopoeia
Claim or topic sentence
What is the second body paragraph about based on this thesis? Recycling is beneficial because it saves money, protects the planet, and creates energy.
Protecting the planet
What is the capital of Florida?
Tallahassee
CEO stands for?
Conventions, evidence & elaboration, and organization
What are the three parts of an introduction?
Hook, bridge, and thesis
What format should be used for all body paragraphs?
CCC format
What should you do after each piece of evidence?
Connect or elaborate
Where did Ms. Hooks go to college?
University of Florida
Cheating, writing in a different language, or doing nothing
Where does the thesis statement go?
Last sentence of the introduction
What is the purpose of a body paragraph?
To support the thesis statement
What is wrong with the following citation?
The text states, "Black holes are giant field of energy in space."
Missing title or author's name
What score on NWEA is equivalent to a 3 on FSA?
220 - 228
What's the good news about conventions?
They're graded less harshly.
What is the formula for a thesis statement?
Subject + claim + 3 reasons
All evidence must be .....
cited
What's wrong with the following citation?
The article, "Stressed Out," "blood pressure increases under extreme stress."
There is no word introducing the evidence.
What kind of dog does Ms. Hooks have?
poodle
What is an automatic 2 point deduction?
Not citing evidence
What's wrong with the following thesis statement?
Recycling is beneficial to the planet.
What are the only two ways you can cite evidence?
Author's name or title of the text
What's wrong with the following citation?
The author describes how the recycling process can help create energy for entire cities and towns.
Missing author's name or title.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC