Rubric
What does the word "multi-paragraph" mean?
More than one.
What is the first part of an introduction paragraph? Define it.
The Hook: introducing the topic of the essay in an interesting way.
What should the first part of a body paragraph consist of?
Transition and Topic Sentence
What information is included in the first sentence of the conclusion?
Transition and Re-stated Thesis
What is one thing you can do during your FSA that will make the most of your time and writing?
Annotating as you read and planning
What are the three types of paragraphs used in essays?
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
What is the second thing you need for your introduction paragraph?
Background information or general information about the topic (bridge)
What is the information you get from your passages called?
Evidence
What do you re-address in the conclusion?
The introduction or the hook specifically.
What is the first thing you should do when you begin the FSA?
Unpack the prompt
What is the highest score you can get on the FSA Writing Exam?
*Must be in the correct format to receive full credit*
4/4/2
If you're writing an argumentative essay, what information should be in the introduction paragraph?
Your claim/your side of the argument
After you present the evidence in your body paragraph, what is the next thing you must do?
Provide elaboration or explain your evidence
What information from the body paragraphs needs to be re-addressed or summarized in the conclusion?
The topics that supported the thesis and the context given in the introduction.
What should you do the night before the FSA? What should you do in the morning?
Get sleep
Eat breakfast
What grade do you get if you copy the sources exactly to use as your essay?
Zero
"Video games are good for one's health."
Is this an adequate thesis? How would you change this to make it better?
Add reasons based on the text.
Similarly, mistakes can guide discoveries through science.
What two components make up this sentence?
Transition and topic sentence
What is the last sentence you need in your conclusion?
Final thought or call to action
What are the elements of the writing process?
unpack the prompt
set a purpose
read
plan
write
revise
What are the three categories the FSA grades?
1. Focus, Purpose, and Organization
2. Evidence and Elaboration
3. Conventions of Standard English (Grammar)
Explain why the thesis matters so much.
It tells the reader where the essay is going and keeps the writer focused on point of the essay.
Write a thesis statement for this prompt:
Write an essay in which you argue whether cats or dogs make better pets.
Answers will vary.
Dogs make better pets because _______,_______ and ________.
In summary, video games have a negative impact on your health through the strain on your body, lack of proper sleep, and obesity. Video games have become commonplace in most American homes. They may appear to be innocent fun, but they are not as innocent as they seem. It is important to understand how video games can impact a person, in order to avoid those negative effects.
Identify the parts of the conclusion.
In summary- transition
side of the argument and reasons
review of context
final thought/call to action
How would you annotate for an argumentative essay versus an informative essay?
Argumentative: T chart of topics, highlight pros and cons
Informative: Highlight evidence, track topics for each source