The first paragraph of the essay is also known as _____.
What is the introduction?
100
You always do this when you start a new paragraph.
What is indent?
100
This is the last sentence of a paragraph.
What is the wrap up or concluding sentence?
100
Which of the following is not a category in which you will be scored: focus, support, handwriting, or organization?
handwriting.
200
This is how you end a sentence.
What is a punctuation mark?
200
Each paragraph should have a _____________ sentence.
What is a topic sentence?
200
You should never spend more than __________when planning your writing.
What is ten minutes?
200
Words like for example, on the other hand, furthermore, and to conclude are examples of __________.
What are transition words?
200
What is a good way to begin your introduction?
a. I am going to tell you...
b. Hello, my name is...
c. Imagine a school, a place for education...
d. I don't know what to say, so I'll just start...
Imagine a school, a place for education...
300
This is the third step of the writing process.
What is revise?
300
This kind of writing informs or explains.
What is expository?
300
A strong introduction will have __________.
What is a hook, thesis statement and background information?
300
How many trained professionals will score your essay?
two
300
If you finish early you should close your booklet, or reread and edit?
Reread and Edit
400
Even before planning begins, you must ___________ the writing prompt.
What is decode or identify the writing task? Use the RAFT strategy.
400
These are the steps of the writing process.
What is plan, draft (write), rewrite, edit, and publish.
400
There are two types of writing prompts.
What are expository and persuasive?
400
What is the goal of the conclusion?
To leave a lasting impression for the reader.
400
My second grade teacher once told me that the number one place that kids pick to visit is Disney World is an example of a ______________.
What is a quote?
500
You should always do this when you start a new paragraph.
What is indent?
500
This kind of writing persuades.
What is persuasive writing?
500
A period, a quotation mark, and an exclamation mark.
What are punctuation marks?
500
How long do you have to complete FCAT Writes?
60 minutes
500
Which of the following should be incorporated into body paragraphs?
a. examples
b. facts
c. supporting details
d. all of the above