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Writing Stages
Expository Writing
Argumentative Writing
What's My Score
Random Writing Facts
100
How many stages are there in the writing process?
5
100
What is the purpose(s) of expository writing?
To inform, explain and/or describe
100
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To get your readers on your side or persuade or convince
100
How many sections are there on the FSA Writing rubric?
3
100
What are the three parts of an introductory paragraph?

Hook, background and thesis or claim


200
Looking for and correcting errors happens in this stage
Proofreading - Stage 4
200
This is used to tell your readers what you will be writing about
Thesis statement
200
What is a claim?
The writer's position on a topic
200
If you do not attempt to write an essay, what score will you receive?
0
200
This let's the writer know what he/she will be writing about
Prompt
300
Using time to think about who will read your writing happens at this stage
Prewriting - Stage 1
300
Which type of thinking map do we use when writing a cause and effect essay
Multi-Flow Map
300
An argument is made of these three parts
Claim, reasons and evidence
300
The EE section is the biggest component of the writing FSA, what does EE stand for?

Evidence and elaboration


300
These words and/or phrases are very important when writing each paragraph

Transitions


400
Which is the third stage of the Writing Process
Revising
400
This type of informative writing requires you to look at the similarities and differences
Compare & Contrast
400
A claim should be supported by _________ and _________.
Reasons, evidence
400
What does PFO stand for on the writing rubric?
Purpose, focus and organization
400
How many paragraphs does a typical essay have? What is each called?
5  Paragraphs; introduction, body and conclusion
500
What happens in Stage 2 - Writing of the Writing Process?
To get your ideas down on paper
500
What are the five types of informative writing?

Describe, Sequence, Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect and Problem & Solution


500

When you challenge the argument of someone who may disagree with your claim, this is known as the

Counterclaim
500

What is the highest overall score you can get on the FSA Writing?

Ten
500
The person(s) reading your essay is known as what?

Audience