An FCAT Writes essay should have this many paragraphs.
What is 4-5.
100
Where does the thesis statement belong in an essay. Be as specific as possible i.e. don't just say which paragraph it goes in. It goes in a certain spot in that paragraph.
What is the last sentence of the first paragraph of the essay.
The sentences preceeding (before) the thesis should outline what is coming up in the essay so the reader knows what to expect.
100
These words have this name because they are used to move the reader along from one paragraph to the next.
What are transitions
100
What's the first thing you should do after writing your essay?
What is proofread it for
1. Grammar
2. Answers the prompt
3. Contains lots of details and examples-nothing general!
200
Name the two types of possible writing prompts and explain what each means.
What is Expository-explain and Persuasive-persuade
200
When listing items or steps in a process during a sentence, you would use this punctuation mark to begin the list.
What is a colon :
Example: Juan is shopping for these healthy breakfast items: an apple, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat bagels.
200
Give the definition of a thesis statement.
What is an arguable claim made by a writer about the topic he/she is writing about.
Example: Walking for at least thirty minutes everyday is a valuable use of my free time because it prevents childhood obesity and improves memory capacity.
200
What should you do the night before and the morning of the FCAT Writes?
What is get a good night's sleep (9:30-10:00pm at the latest), eat a healthy breakfast (proteins-eggs & meat, fruit/yogurt), and stay positive (no arguments with friends or family).
200
After you sit down in the testing location, what is the first thing you should do?
What is listen to the instructor for directions.
300
True or False? The Florida Writes! uses a holistic (overall) scoring method with 1 being the lowest, to a 6 being the highest.
What is true
300
What kind of sentence begins a paragraph?
A) Interrogative (Question)
B) Declarative (Statement)
C) Imperative (Instructions)
D) All of the above
What is D) All of the above. Read the essay prompt to determine how to start a paragraph.
Sample Prompt: Write about the worst environmental crisis that is affecting your community currently.
Sample 1st Sentence: Have you ever wondered what would happen if no one in Jacksonville could depend on the St. Johns River for clean water anymore?
300
True or False? A thesis statement should contain lots of specific details to support the main topic.
What is false. Detailed support does not belong in an introduction or a thesis statement. Save it for the body paragraphs.
300
When you get the prompt, what is the first thing you should do?
What is read the prompt carefully, thinking about the TOPIC, AUDIENCE, and PURPOSE.
300
After you finish the FCAT Writes!, how should you behave?
What is sit quietly, proofreading my paper
400
These are the four categories used to score your essay.
What is focus, support, organization, conventions.
400
Why is a concluding paragraph necessary? What purpose does it serve?
What is it summarizes the main points and ideas of the writer and provides an ending point for the reader.
400
How many thesis statements are in an essay?
What is one.
400
What should you know about your FCAT Writes! testing location by the end of today?
What is know the teacher's name and room number.
400
Before you start writing your essay, what should you do?
What is brainstorm and plan what you will write.
500
What year was the FCAT Writes first administered? Hint: It was the year one person in this room was born.
A) 1986
B) 1990
C) 1965
D) 1842
What is B) 1990.
500
This punctuation is used when writing exactly what another person has said.
What are quotation marks
500
Explain the difference between a thesis and a topic sentence.
What is a thesis is found at the end of the first paragraph and summarizes what the essay will be about. A topic sentence is found at the beginning of every body paragraph and tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
500
How many chances do you get to take the FCAT Writes! or a comparable (similar) test this year?
What is once.
This is your moment to shine, so show them you can write!
500
After the FCAT Writes, what is prohibited, or against the rules
What is talking about the test or the prompt out loud or sharing any information over the phone, through texts, or on any social media site