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These are the three main parts of an essay.
What are introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion?
100
All quotes should have these around them.
What are quotation marks?
100
This is the first thing you should do before reading the sources or beginning your essay.
What is read the prompt?
100

List 3 transitions for the first evidence paragraph (R1)

What is First of all, To begin with, First.....

100
True or False

You need to indent the very first sentence of each paragraph.

TRUE!

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The purpose of this is to introduce the topic and the opinion/main idea statement to the readers.
What is the introduction?
200

Is it okay to copy words right from the text without quoting or citing them?

NO! All pieces of text evidence have to have quotations or cited where you found them.

Example: In source 2, "there are 24 billion water bottles in landfills each year."

OR

According to Ian Yale in Source 2, he stated that "switching classes is easier for teachers."

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You should do this to keep track of important ideas while you read the sources.

Underline important ideas and annotate off to the side of each paragraph.

200

List 3 transition words for the second evidence paragraph (R2)

What is Also, Furthermore, Next, Another reason..

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Identify the errors in this sentence: i wanted to go to the zoo, but my mom wouldn't let me
What is a capital I and a period?
300
The purpose of this part of an essay is to restate the main idea and summarize main points.
What is the conclusion?
300
This is a quote from the text that supports the topic sentence for your body paragraph.
What is evidence?
300

What two types of essays can the FSA Writing prompts be?

Opinion or Informative

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List 3 transitions for the conclusion paragraph.

In the end, To sum it all up, Without a doubt, In conclusion...

300

True or False - It is okay to switch your opinion in the middle of your essay.

FALSE! Stick with 1 opinion, do not switch!

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How many body paragraphs should you have?

Between 2 and 3, depending on how many reasons you are writing about.

400

This explains how evidence relates back to you using your own words to add to your paragraphs.

Elaboration

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How long do you have to complete your FSA writing test?


2 hours. Remember to use your time wisely -


Reading Prompt/Sources = 45 minutes

Planning Sheet = 10 - 15 minutes

Writing the essay = 45 - 60 minutes

Reading/Editing your essay = 10 minutes

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List 3 different ways to cite the sources

What is According to the text, Based on what I read, From the text I know, In paragraph....

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What writing strategy should you use when writing your essay?

RACE -

R - Restate the prompt

A - Answer the prompt

C - Cite the text

E - Elaborate

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Give an example of a hook.

- Exciting statement

- Thoughts/experience

- Questions

500

How many pieces of text evidence do you need?

At least one piece of text evidence to support each reason

500

When you are finished with the FSA Writing test you should...

Re-read and edit if needed.

500

List 3 examples of a hook / introductory sentence.

What is a statement/thought, an Onomanapia, Question/Answer...

500

How can you score a score of a 10 on your essay?

Have full points for the following sections -

Purpose/Focus/Organiztion

Evidence/Elaboration

Grammar/Conventions

You CAN do it!!