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FSA Writing review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first step in the writing process?

a)

read the texts sets

b)

unpack the prompt

c)

write your essay

d)

plan your essay

2.

What does the PACK stand for in writing?

a)

Purpose

Attitude

Context

Knowledge

b)

Planning

Audience

Content

Knowledge

c)

Purpose

Audience

Content

Know, think, feel

d)

I have no idea!!

3.

What is the purpose for writing?

a)

To explain/inform

or persuade

b)

To explain/promote

c)

To inspire/persuade

d)

To explain/predict

4.

What clues in the prompt tell you that you are writing an argumentative essay?

a)

whether or not/pick a side

b)

inform or explain

c)

entertain/create

d)

there are no clues

5.

After unpacking the prompt, what step is next in the writing process?

a)

Read the texts and try to remember what it all says

b)

highlighting the essay only

c)

highlighting the texts and taking key notes to address prompt

d)

just start reading and writing the essay at the same time

6.

What is a counter-claim?

(a)  

7.

Why is it important to plan your essay with key notes and grouping of ideas?

4 lines
8.

Where should you write a concluding sentence and why is it important?

a)

It isn't needed because it's not the end of the essay.

b)

It should conclude your body paragraphs to wrap up ideas and end it.

c)

It should tell the reader goodbye

d)

It goes at the end of the body paragraphs and recaps what is written in the body paragraph

9.

A counter-claim is only needed in an argumentative essay?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

An introduction should include a hook, bridge, and claim.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A claim needs to have the following elements and should go where in your essay?

a)

Should just answer the prompt

b)

Answer the prompt and include two similar reasons and at the end of the introduction

c)

Answer the prompt and include two reason that are different. it doesn't matter where it goes.

d)

Answer the prompt and include two reason that are not similar and be the last sentence in the introduction

12.

Every body paragraph should include a topic sentence, two pieces of text, and commentary for each piece of text

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What type of essay would you write with this prompt?

Write an essay in which you explain the reasons why national landmarks should remain untouched.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform/explain

14.

How would you finish this claim?

National landmarks should be untouched...

a)

I wouldn't finish it because it's fine as it is

b)

because they teach us valuable information about our country and they provide great vacations with a variety of fun activities for all ages.

c)

because they teach us valuable information and they are interesting to learn about

15.

My writing score is not important to my overall reading score so I shouldn't care

a)

True

b)

False

16.

I feel confident and ready for this writing test. I know the steps I need to take and I will plan my essay before I type it.

a)

Yes, 100% I am ready

b)

I think I'm ready but I'm still a little unsure

c)

I hate writing, but I will follow Ms. Mikhail's advice and complete all the steps so I can do my best