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. Sequence
C. Examples
D. Presentation of Topic
100
Which transition word should be used to start a sentence when you want to use the word "and"?
A. Lastly
B. Mostly
C. Moreover
D. Also
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 be incorporated into body paragraphs?
A. Examples
B. Facts
C. Supporting Details
D. All of the above
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
Which is the best transitional phrase to start your persuasive essay?
A. Once upon a time...
B. Thus stating,
C. On the other hand,
D. I strongly believe that....
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
Which of the following DOES NOT belong in a body paragraph?
A. Transition Words
B. Sequence
C. Examples
D. Presentation of Topic
400
What score would you receive on an essay that does not have a conclusion?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
400
CONSEQUENTLY is a power word. What does it mean?
A. Opposite
B. As a result
C. Different
D. Negative
400
What type of writing might you be asked to write?
a. Narrative
b. Descriptive
c. Persuasive
d. Literary
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
The order in which each paragraph of the body should be organized:
What is
A. Thesis, Supporting Details, Example
B. Topic Sentence, Example, Supporting Details
C. Example, Restatement of Thesis, Supporting Details
D. None of the Above
500
What is the best way to end a conclusion?
A. Give the reader something to think about
B. With a story
C. With a joke
D. A new, valid point
500
UNSURPASSED is a power word. What does it mean?
A. In need of help
B. Not capable of being improved
C. Switching your argument
D. Beyond