What Do You Know About FSA Writing?

Grammar & Conventions

100

TRUE or FALSE: Grammar is not graded on the FSA writing exam.

FALSE

200

A complete sentence contains a subject and a _____.

Predicate

300

This punctuation mark indicates that a question has been asked.

?

Question Mark

400

Does the word "america" need to be capitalized?

YES

500

Is this evidence cited correctly?

"Cars can set people free (Source 1)."

NO

Evidence & Elaboration

100

How many sentences (minimum) should your body paragraphs contain?

5

200

How many sources must you cite in each body paragraph?

2 or more

300

What is the proper way to cite evidence using MLA format?

(Author Last Name page number).

400

Where should your evidence come from?

Where should your elaboration come from?

What is text evidence/ articles.

What is your own thoughts.

500

How many body paragraphs should your essay contain (argumentative)?

3

Purpose, Focus, Organization

100

What are the two types of essays you must be prepared to write?

Informative and Argumentative

200

TRUE or FALSE: You will lose points if you do not have an introduction or conclusion.

TRUE

300

Name a good transition phrase for your first body paragraph.

To begin with...

First off...

400

What are the three parts of a complete introduction?

Hook - Bait - Thesis

500

Is the claim statement complete?

Cheese is my favorite condiment. 

NO

Informative or Argumentative

100

Write a letter to your school principal expressing whether or not school lunch should be healthier.

Argumentative

200

Write a report for your science teacher describing the different types of native Florida moths.

Informative

300

Write an essay explaining the origins of the mandatory seatbelt law in your state.

Informative

400

What should you do first when you start the test?

What is read the prompt and decide if it is an informative or argumentative essay.

500

If a prompt state you should take a position, argue, or decide whether or not it is an __________ prompt.

What is an argumentative prompt.

Random

100

TRUE or FALSE: 7th grade essays must be submitted digitally (no hand-written essays).

TRUE

200

What is the date of the FSA Writing Exam?

April 6th

300

What is the acronym for remembering the different types of Hooks we use?

FAD D QQ

400

How much time will you have to take the essay exam?

120 minutes or 2 hours

500

TRUE or FALSE: You should cite evidence to support the opposing claim or counterclaim.

False-This is not necessary for 7th grade standards