Examples
Give a sentence starter for evidence
In the text..., the author states..., one example from the text... (Answers may vary)
The first step when you get the test
Decode the prompt!
Strategy we use for body paragraphs
What should you do when starting a new paragraph?
Indent!
FSA Writing Test Date
April 6th (8th Grade)
April 7th (6th and 7th Grade)
How do you cite evidence?
Say where it came from! (Example: Source 1, Paragraph 4)
The key word to look for in the prompt
WRITE
R of REST
Restate your reason
What is a good way to start your introduction?
A fact, definition, or quote
Time to complete the test
120 minutes (2 hours)
Give an example transition phrase for your CONCLUSION
In conclusion, overall, to sum it up, to wrap it up (Answers may vary)
The two things you are looking for in the prompt
Format and topic
E of REST
Give your evidence!
With your thesis!
The two types of essays that the test could be
Argumentative and informative
Give an example transition phrase for your SECOND body paragraph
To continue, moreover, furthermore, to add on, secondly (Answers may vary)
What is a claim?
Taking a side in an argument (We SHOULD go to school all year round vs. We SHOULD have summer break)
S and T of REST
Explain why your evidence matters, and tie up the paragraph
The three parts of a thesis
Passing score on the test
Give a sentence starter for S of REST (Significance)
This evidence shows, this proves that, all this proves that, this means that (Answers may vary)
The three parts of an argument
Claim, reasons, evidence
What should you use when you start your body paragraphs?
Indent and use TRANSITIONAL PHRASES
The purpose of a thesis
Summarizes your main points, it's the HEART of the essay
Purpose, Focus, Organization
Evidence & Elaboration
Conventions (Spelling, grammar)