When you first receive your persuasive topic what should you do?
A. Immediately begin writing
B. Understand the Controversy
C. Free Write
D. Think about the topic through different perspectives.
100
Which of the following does not belong in a body paragraph?
A. Transition Words
B. Statements
C. Examples or Anecdotes
D. Sensory Details
E. None of the Above
100
What is the order you should organize your conclusion?
What is
A. Literal, Thesis, Universal, Interpretive
B. Thesis, Interpretive, Literal, Universal
C. Thesis, Literal, Interpretive, Universal
D. Interpretive, Literal, Universal, Thesis
100
Name at least 5 DEAD words...
What is
Stuff
Thing
Kids
Bad
Good
Wanna
Gonna
100
How long do you have to complete the FCAT Writes?
a. 1 hour
b. 70 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 45 minutes
200
What is the first thing you do when you start writing a paragraph?
A. Write your name
B. Indent
C. Put the Date
D. Title
200
Which of the following should NOT be incorporated into an effective anecdote?
A. Diction or Strong Word Choice
B. Facts
C. Sensory Details
D. Who, What, When & Where
200
Which is NOT a goal of a conclusion?
A. Restating the Main Idea
B. Summarizing all key points
C. Introduce a new topic
D. Connect to the audience
200
What always follows transitional words or phrases?
A. Colon
B. Comma
C. Semi-Colon
D. Period
200
How many people will score your essay?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
300
When should your opinion be expressed?
A. Opening Paragraph
B. 2nd Body Paragraph
C. 1st Body Paragraph
D. Conclusion Paragraph
300
This type of prompt asks you to "take a stand."
What is persuasive.
300
What is the most common mistake when writing a conclusion?
A.Too many examples
B. Too many details
C. Too similar to the Introduction paragraph
D. Too much persuasive vocabulary
300
How much time should you spend pre-planning?
What is 10 minutes
300
Which of the following is not a category in which you will be scored?
a. Focus
b. Support
c. Handwriting
d. Organization
400
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
a. summarize the main points
b. communicate the main point, theme, or argument
c. elaborate ideas
d. conclude major points
400
What is the correct order of "The Three Amigos?"
1. Make a statement about your topic/reason
2. Provide evidence to support statement (example/anecdote)
3. Connect support to prompt & connect to how it impacts
400
What is the purpose of the "Interpretive" sentence in your conclusion?
What is...to summarize your two reasons and connect with prompt.
400
CONSEQUENTLY is a power word. What does it mean?
A. Opposite
B. As a result
C. Different
D. Negative
400
"Write to convince..." is what type of writing?
What is persuasive
500
Which of the following is a good way to begin your introduction?
a. I am going to tell you...
b. Hello, my name is...
c. Imagine a school, a place for education...
d. I don't know what to say, so I'll just start...
500
With what type of sentence should you begin your body paragraphs?
What is
a topic sentence
ex) The first point to consider/support...
500
What is the purpose of the "Universal" sentence in your conclusion?
What is...give the reader something to think about.
500
IMPERATIVE is a power word. What does it mean?
A. Impressive
B. Improve
C. Highly important
D. Impossible