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Before you write
The introduction
Body Paragraphs
The Rubric
Miscellaneous
100
This is what you read before you read the passages.
What is the prompt
100
This is the first part of the introduction and a way to "get the reader's attention."
What is the hook
100
You should write this many body paragraphs minimum.
What is at least 2 body paragraphs
100
This is the first domain (or area) on the Rubric.
What is purpose, focus, and organization.
100
This is the date you are taking the FSA Writing Test.
What is Tuesday, March 1st
200
You should circle this word in the prompt.
What is either the word informative or opinion
200
What we call the important statement in an opinion essay.
What is the thesis statement.
200
Each body paragraph should start with this.
What is an external transition (or just transition)
200
This is the second domain (or area) you are scored on.
What is evidence and elaboration
200
This is how many minutes you have to complete the FSA Writing Test (without extended time).
What is 120 minutes
300
You should read carefully and take notes on this.
What is the articles/sources/text
300
This is what we call the important statement in an informational essay.
What is the controlling statement
300
This is when you tell where the evidence came from.
What is citing evidence.
300
This is the third domain (or area) you are scored on.
What is conventions
300
This is what you should do after you finish writing your essay.
What is revise/review/check your work
400
This is your "map" or plan for writing.
What is "boxes and bullets"
400
The introduction should be at least this many sentences.
What is three sentences
400
Your body paragraph should include evidence and ______.
What is elaboration/explaining evidence
400
This is how many points total you can get for all three domains (or areas) of the rubric.
What is 10 points
400
This is the difference between an external and internal transition.
What is an external starts a paragraph and an internal is inside a paragraph
500
This is one type of note taking system, especially good for an opinion prompt.
What is a T chart
500
It is extremely important that you use these in your controlling or thesis statement.
What is the key words from the prompt
500
This is the last sentence of a body paragraph.
What is the wrap up/concluding sentence
500
This is the passing score for the FSA Rubric.
What is 3-3-2
500
These are the two types or genres of writing you will do for the FSA Writes.
What is informational/explanatory or opinion