WorksheetsFSA Writing Review
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 34mins
Which one of these go in an introduction?
Thesis statement
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Elaboration
Where does a background sentence go in an essay?
In the Conclusion
In body paragraph 1
In body paragraph 2
In the Introduction
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
Evidence
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence
Elaboration
What is the minimum amount of elaboration sentences that you need for one piece of evidence?
2
3
4
1
If you run out of time to write a conclusion, you should at least restate your thesis.
True
False
What is the difference between an argumentative essay and an informative essay?
One needs more evidence that the other
One takes more time to write than the other
One includes a counterclaim and rebuttal, the other doesn't
There is no difference
This is an example of what: Some may say that uniforms are a great way to stop bullying.
Rebuttal
Evidence
Elaboration
Counterclaim
At minimum, how many pieces of evidence should you have in one body paragraph?
3
2
1
4
Is this a good thesis: Solar energy should be used in the U.S.
True
False
If you have six fish and half of them die from drowning, how many do you have?
6
3
2
1
Which is an example of a good thesis?
School should start later in the day.
Implementing school uniforms would have many benefits.
Students think “cool” means giving in to peer pressure & missing school.
I am against school uniforms.
If you are stuck on the introduction, skip it and go to the body paragraphs.
True
False
If you are stuck on the introduction, you should at least write your thesis statement and move on.
True
False
At minimum, how many paragraphs should your essay have?
5
4
3
6
What goes at the end of a piece of evidence?
elaboration
citation
your name
a period
Which is a correct way to cite?
The text says solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels.
The text says "solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels."
The text says "solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels." (p. 2)
The text says, "Solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels" (paragraph 2).
What day is the FSA Writing exam?
Next year...
Tomorrow (Thursday)
Friday
The highest score you can get on FSA is a...
3
5
8
10
Which of the following are the only ways you can get a 0 on the FSA writing exam?
If you write nothing at all.
If you write in a different language.
If you copy parts of the text without citing.
If you write a sentence.
What have you learned in the class that will help you on the FSA writing exam tomorrow?
What word in a prompt let's you know that it is argumentative?
inform
explain
argue
fight
Is this a good thesis: De-extinction should not happen because it can be dangerous for humans and the animals may not fit in this new environment.
True
False
At the end of every rainbow you will find what?
Unicorns
W
a pot of gold
a lake of water
A conclusion should contain at least 3 sentences.
True
False
If you say my name, then I don’t exist anymore. What am I?
Goblin
Leprechaun
Today
Silence
What word below let's you know that it is an informative essay?
Argue
Explain
Disagree
Agree
What is a rebuttal?
A response to the other side of the argument.
The other side of the argument.
A rebellious comment.
A rebuttal does not go in an essay
What is called when you don't cite your evidence?
Copy cat
plagiarism
cheating
You don't have to cite.
Your FSA Writing Test impacts your FSA Reading Score.
True
False
What does it mean to "flip" the prompt?
Copy the whole prompt and paste it in your introduction.
Take parts of the prompt to write the introduction.
Reword the prompt so it can be used as a thesis statement.
Circle the verbs and underline the topic in the prompt.
A truck driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street & passes police officers. Why is he not stopped and ticketed?
They were eating doughnuts
They had their backs turned
He was walking.
They let him off the hook.
