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Informative
Argumentative
Body Paragraphs
Introductions
100

This score is the minimum you need in order to pass the FSA.

What is a 3?

100

This type of writing explains something.

What is informative?

100
In argumentative writing the author must do this to get full credit.
What is address both sides?
100

Body Paragraphs start typically with this type of word or phrase?

What is a transition?

100

How many parts are there to a complete introduction?

What is 3?

200
The score I will receive if the prompt is not answered
What is 0
200

Since you're explaining something in detail this is ONE of key elements that can be scored.

What is organization?

200
In argumentative writing the prompt requires you do this first.
What is take a side or position?
200

Body Paragraphs often introduce a this to support the central claim.

What is supporting claim or topic sentence?

200
A good introduction begins with a statement that grabs the readers attention.
What is a Hook?
300
This contributes two points to my total score they include capital letters, spelling, indents, and punctuation.
What is Grammar?
300

This type of informative essay examines the the relationship between two things.

What is cause and effect or compare and contrast?

300
Argumentative writing is different from expository writing because it includes this.
What is a counter claim?
300

After the supporting claim is introduced it is up to the writer to include this to support their idea.

What is evidence?

300

The introduction has one job. This is to.....

What is introduce your topic?

400

Without this I will lose two points and my voice will not be heard!

What is Explanation?

400
This type of essay tackles an issue that has a possible solution.
What is Problem Solution Essay?
400
Argumentative writing relays heavily on your opinion. Your opinion in writing is called this
What is Commentary?
400

After evidence from the text is used, the writer then MUST have this to assert why the evidence is relevant.

What is explanation?

400

In your introduction your must include two other parts These are called...

What are background information and thesis?

500

By forgetting to do this my work could be considered to be plagiarized.

What is citing sources?

500

In informative writing any ideas for the text are called what?

What is Claims?

500

Without this your argument is considered weak.

What is  evidence?

500

Finally, the body paragraph may want to include a sentence to introduce or cross over to the next paragraph.

What is the bridge or summary?

500

The amount of points you could earn from a solid introduction.

What is 3 or 4?