Writing Skills

Your introduction paragraph should be in which order?

• thesis, bridge, evidence

• hook, bridge, thesis

• hook, thesis

• thesis, bridge

What is a hook?

• a fishing tool

• a question

• an explanation

• the first sentence of your essay written to be the reader's attention

A bridge is

• one or two sentences that explains the hook and connects it to the thesis

• one or two sentences that tells your opinion

• one or two sentences that explains the author's point of view

• one or two sentences that sounds like the thesis.

When you get your essay passage set, the first thing you should do is ____

• Start reading the articles

• Count the pages

• Read and analyze the prompt

• Count the paragraphs

Read the prompt: From the narrator’s point of view, finish the story of “The Carpenter’s Apprentice.” Start with what Ben might say in response to the narrator. Use details from the poem “The Carpenter” in your answer. Be sure to use descriptive words and phrases in your writing.

• Constructed response

• Informational essay

• Narrative essay

• Argumentative essay

Which "question type" must be written in essay form (4 paragraphs)?

• Short Constructed Response

• Extended Constructed Response

• Multipart

• Text Entry

Multi-paragraph Essay

• a piece of writing on a specific topic that is longer than three paragraphs

• A single sentence

• A short story

• A poem

Which of the following is LEAST important on the essay?

• Planning an essay.

• Providing good examples and support.

• Polishing your essay.

• Writing a full introduction and conclusion.

Reading the prompt helps you to ....

• understand what you are writing about

• know the purpose for reading

• know what to highlight in the text

• write your thesis statement correctly

Which of the following are steps to take during FSA writing test?

• Read the prompt, read the passage, highlight evidence, plan essay, write essay, proofread essay, make corrections, submit

• Read the passage, read the prompt, highlight evidence, plan essay, write essay

• Read the passage, read the prompt, highlight evidence, write essay, submit

• Read the prompt, read the passage, highlight evidence, plan essay, write essay, proofread essay, submit