Character Traits
FSA Rubric
Signal Words
Sentence Types
BONUS Samples
100
friendly
What is a synonym for amiable?
100
The number of points a student can earn on the FSA writing response.
What is 10 points?
100
prior to, during, finally
What are signal words that sequence order of events?
100
a sentence that makes a request
What is an imperative sentence?
100
According to source one... In the text, the author states... The author in source one says...
What is an example of a general citation?
200
hardworking
What is a synonym for diligent?
200
task, audience, purpose
What is the TAP strategy for unpacking a writing prompt?
200
in the same way, similarly, share
What signal words help to make a comparison?
200
a sentence that asks a question
What is an interrogative sentence?
200
the part of your essay that supports your claim
What is evidence and elaboration?
300
acceptance
What is a synonym for tolerance?
300
These phrases help to clarify the relationships between ideas within a paragraph.
What are transitions?
300
dilemma, issue, puzzle, need
Which signal words indicate a problem?
300
a sentence that states a fact or opinion
What is a declarative sentence?
300
Both have stems, support, a sequence, and take time to grow.
What are the similarities between an essay and a flower?
400
charitable
What is a synonym for generous?
400
This includes an introduction, a variety of transitions, smooth flow of ideas, and a conclusion.
What is a logical progression of ideas?
400
consequently, in order to, because of, due to
What are signal words that link a cause with its effects?
400
a sentence with emotion
What is an exclamatory sentence?
400
In her article, "Used Art", Carrie Jones explains..."
What is a precise citation?
500
perserverance
What is a synonym for endurance?
500
Purpose, Focus, and Organization Evidence and Elaboration Conventions of Standard English
What are the three domains on the FSA rubric used to score a student’s text-based writing response?
500
remedy, led to, respond, improve
What group of words indicate a solution?
500
a sentence that uses a question mark
What is an interrogative sentence?
500
helps to demonstrate that you understand the content in a text
What is effective elaboration?
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