BEST Review Steps 1-5

What are the two types of BEST essays you may have to write?

• Expository

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Short Story

Answer explanation

Expository is another name for informational essay.

REVIEW:

Language is worth ___ points on the BEST Writing Test?

• 2

• 3

• 8

• 4

Answer explanation

This is the first time that grammar, spelling, and vocabulary have EVER counted this much! Be careful how you write!

On the BEST Writing test you are going to write as a(n)

• Expert

• High School Student

• Enthusiast (fan)

• Parent

• Elementary School Student

Answer explanation

This is an "adulting" test!

Deciding on using formal or informal language depends on what you’re writing and who you’re writing it for:

Formal language is usually reserved for professional and academic settings, while informal writing is used for more casual settings, like friendly text messages and creative writing.

So, what type of language will you use in your BEST Writing test?

• Formal

• Informal

• Text Speak

• Creative Writing

Which of the following words are NOT examples of formal language (you WON'T write these in your BEST essay!).

• don't

• does not

• you

• people

Answer explanation

Never use contractions or 1st person in formal writing!

Write an argumentative essay about whether leisure time is better scheduled or unscheduled. Your argumentative essay must be based on this prompt and topic, and it must incorporate ideas and evidence found in the sources provided.

Match the following:

• Subject

• expert using formal language

• Type

• write to support either scheduled or unscheduled leisure time

• Speaker

• essay must be based on this prompt and topic, and it must incorporate ideas and evidence found in the sources provided.

• Hints

• argumentative essay

Where does a thesis statement specifically occur in an essay?

• Beginning of an essay

• First sentence of body paragraphs

• Last sentence of intro paragraph

What is the function of a thesis statement?

• Presents the main argument of an essay

• Presents the main argument of a body paragraph

• Introduces the texts focused on in the essay

If a writer uses this thesis statement, what will they talk about in their body paragraphs?: Leisure time is better for you health and happiness when scheduled.

• First body Para: Leisure time is better for your health. Second: Leisure time is better for your happiness.

• First body Para: Leisure time is a requirement for people. Second: Leisure time is better for your happiness.

• First body Para: Leisure time can be scheduled or unscheduled. Second: Leisure time is better for your health.

A paragraph has the following:

• Topic sentence (main idea)

• Main goal

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

Answer explanation

Main goal??

We have never talked about that being part of a paragraph!