ISTEP
Paragraphs
Writing
Brainstorming
Effort
100
As close to the whole time that is given. (Reviewing questions or editing writing)
How much time should be spent on each test?
100
The main idea of the paragraph.
What does a topic sentence include?
100
3 to 5
How many sentences to a paragraph?
100
brainstorm several ideas of how to answer/draw diagram and start filling it in
What is the first step after reading the writing prompt?
100
at least two pages
How much should you write on the essay section of the test
200
focus to topic
ISTEP grades content/ideas, what is a word that means the same for this area
200
when you have a new topic to support the main idea.
When do you indent and decide to make a new paragraph
200
5
How many paragraphs to an essay?
200
the hook - question, quote, fact, statement
What is the first thing to add to the brainstorming diagram
200
go back into the article to find the answer
If you don't know the answer to a question from the article what should you do
300
good handwriting, good spelling, focus to topic, more writing to complete and describe than less writing and description, interesting story, hook
after observation we noticed what things make a good essay
300
transition word, then topic sentence, then supporting sentences dealing with the specific topic sentence
What should each paragraph include?
300
Introduction, body x3, conclusion
Name the 5 paragraphs that should be included in an essay?
300
last sentence of first paragraph
What does the thesis or main idea of the essay go?
300
According to the text, the author stated...
After reading an article then answering using support from text - how should you start your response?
400
Very important and be prepared with plenty of sleep, eat breakfast and ready to give best effort
How important is the ISTEP and what do you need to do to do your best
400
in the beginning, furthermore, Also, however, later, finally, in conclusion, first, next,
Name 5 transition words
400
tells the main idea of the essay
What should your thesis statement include?
400
transition words
What should you include in each paragraph to make them flow smoothly into the next paragraph
400
spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, grammar, handwriting
Name 5 ways that grammar will graded
500
content/ideas/focus 2. organization 3. style 4. voice
What writing skills will be graded
500
writing that explains by presenting the steps, the causes, or the kinds of something
What is expository writing
500
a writing that includes the most important ideas from a longer piece of writing
What is a summary
500
inverted triangle, transitions, rectangles X3, triangle
draw the diagram to use for brainstorming
500
stay focused, fill the lines, good handwriting, use the complete time to edit
How can you show effort
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