FSA Practice Writing Tests

What is the first thing need to do when you start your FSA writing test?

• Plan your essay

• Read and annotate the sources

• Read and dissect the prompt

• Write the essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which types of essays will you be asked to write for the FSA writing test? Select all that apply.

• Opinion

• Persuasive

• Informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

Which of the following can be used as a sentence starter for the thesis sentence?

• Thought about…?

• At the time of . . .

• With this in mind (THESIS) because (REASONS)

• One thing for sure...

What genres of writing will be on the FSA Writing Test? (Choose 2)

• Informative

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• Expository

• Argumentative

What is the first step in planning an essay for the FSA Writing Test?

• Brainstorm ideas

• Write the introduction

• Edit the draft

• Submit the essay

Which of the following is a key component of a strong thesis statement?

• A question

• A personal opinion

• A clear argument

• A quote

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is an example of a transition word?

• However

• Dog

• Quickly

• Beautiful

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What should you do after writing the first draft of your essay?

• Submit it immediately

• Read it aloud

• Ignore it

• Delete it

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Its a beautiful day

• It's a beautiful day

• Its' a beautiful day

• Its a beautiful day,

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C