AASA Writing Test Preparation

What is the first step in preparing for the AASA writing test?

• Writing a final draft right away

• Reading the prompt carefully and understanding the task

• Skipping brainstorming and writing quickly

• Only focusing on spelling and grammar

What tool should you use first on your 11x17 paper to gather ideas?

• A Double Bubble Map

• A Flow Map

• A Circle Map

• A Pie Chart

If you are writing about two sources, what type of thinking map might help you?

• Brace Map

• Bubble Map

• Double Bubble Map

• Tree Map

What belongs in the first box of the Flow Map?

• A random fact

• A question with no answer

• A hook and thesis statement

• A conclusion

What is the purpose of the transition words in your writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing sound more complicated

• To connect ideas smoothly between paragraphs

• To add extra words to make the essay longer

Which of the following is NOT a strong supporting detail?

• A personal example related to the topic

• A fact or statistic from the article

• A vague statement that does not explain anything

• A quote from the passage that proves a point

What should you include in your conclusion paragraph?

• A new fact that was never mentioned before

• A random story unrelated to your topic

• A restatement of your thesis and final thoughts

• A list of things you didn't include in your essay

Why is it important to read the rubric before writing?

• It tells you exactly what the test scorers are looking for

• It gives you extra time on the test

• It helps you skip brainstorming

• It replaces the need to read the prompt

What is one way to make your sentences more dynamic?

• Use the same sentence structure over and over

• Add interesting word choices and varied sentence lengths

• Avoid using transition words

• Only use short, choppy sentences

What should you do after finishing your rough draft?

• Turn it in immediately

• Check your work for organization, clarity, and grammar

• Add random details to make it longer

• Rewrite everything from scratch