Writing

The two types of writing that may be tested are:

• informative

• narrative

• argumentative

If the prompt is argumentative, you should

• include a claim and counterclaim

• include a claim but no counterclaim

• include a claim

• include a counterclaim but no claim

An informative essay

• informs or explains

• tells a story

• argues

• contains a claim and counterclaim

On the rubric, there are _______ categories

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The categories of the rubric are

• ABC, DE, F

• PF, E, C

• PFO, EE, C

PFO (Purpose, Focus, Organization) on the rubric looks for

• a clear and strongly maintained claim

• effective and clear organization

• fully sustained to TAP

• a sense of completeness

A well-organized essay includes

• an introduction, a conclusion, body paragraphs

• a conclusion, 2-3 body paragraphs, an introduction

• an introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, a conclusion

EE (Evidence and Elaboration) on the rubric looks for

• evidence smoothly integrated

• effective elaboration that demonstrates understanding

• clear and effective expression of ideas

• thorough and relevant evidence

How can evidence be cited?

• author's name

• title of passage

• passage or source number

• paragraph number

After citing evidence, it is imperative for writers to explain or

• write a summary

• write a thesis

• read their essay

• elaborate