AICE FSA Writing Review

On the FSA, what type of essay are you writing?

• Argumentative

• Informational

• A little of this, a little of that, rat-a-tat-tat

• We have no idea

Answer explanation

It could be informational or argumentative.

"Write a response where you describe the popular fashions of the 20th century." Essay Type?

• Argumentative

• Informational

Answer explanation

"Describe" is the prompt word here.

"Write a pamphlet that teaches older Americans about social media." Essay type?

• Argumentative

• Informational

Answer explanation

"Teaches" is the key word here.

A claim is...

• facts and statistics.

• your explanation.

• your opinion.

• your organization.

Answer explanation

In an argument, choosing a side with a "claim" is very important!

Which method of citing evidence is NOT ALLOWED?

• "According to source 3..."

• "According to the article by John Heinz..."

• "The article states that..."

• "In paragraph 16, the article says..."

Answer explanation

Just saying "the article" is not enough. Which article?

To maximize your evidence score, you should...

• Use all the sources.

• Say where you got evidence from.

• Explain your evidence.

• All of the above.

For each evidence, how many sentences of explanation are required (minimum)?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

Of course, more than three is definitely welcome!

How many paragraphs (on average) should your essay be?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Answer explanation

Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion!

What transition would work for the counterclaim in an argument?

• Some people think...

• Most importantly...

• What this means is...

• In conclusion...

Answer explanation

Smart people know better but "some people" think something that is wrong!

What transition would work for the counterclaim's refute in an argument?

• According to the source articles...

• However...

• This is true because...

• Most importantly...

Answer explanation

Make it clear the opposite point of view is wrong!