WorksheetsFSA ELA Writing Review 9th
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is a good transition for the Intro?
In the beginning...
You don't need one- you need a grabber
After all this time...
To start this bad boy off,
What is a statement that supports your opinion?
claim
counterclaim
emotional appeal
argument
What is a rebuttal, an argument against, or opposing viewpoint to your claim?
claim
counterclaim
emotional appeal
argument
What guides your essay (and keeps you on topic)?
claim
counterclaim
thesis
argument
Facts, statistics, examples, comparisons that show why a claim should be believed.
elaborate
facts
counterclaim
evidence
What are two things to add in your paper to UP your score?
Words that end in -ly (like additionally, suggestively...)
citing evidence
Use evidence that you know from your own life experience. Don't use the articles.
Define a word that is used in the sources.
What is the most important part of an intro (and conclusion- for that matter)? This guides your essay.
elaboration
evidence
thesis
counterclaim
What should your essay start with?
Introduction
evidence
point
grabber
having to do with the matter being considered; pertinent. ON TOPIC.
relevant
evidence
opposing viewpoint
emotional appeal
What does G. A. T. stand for in an Intro? (Informational)
Get Away (from) There
Grabber, Address the Prompt (bridge), Thesis
Grabber, Announce the Facts, Thesis
What should come before the claim?
Grabber
Strong Vocabulary like "Undeniably" or "Without a doubt,"
Thesis
Counterarguments
What kind of essay will you write? Here's the prompt: Some people require a daily dose of caffeine in order to feel good or get along with their day. Should they? Choose a side on this topic and tell why people should be ingesting caffeine daily or not. Cite evidence in your response.
Argument
Informational
What kind of essay will you write? Here's the prompt: There has been a tremendous growth in popularity in plastic surgeries over the years and it is attractive to younger people now, more than ever. Should younger people be allowed to undergo the knife? Read the sources and choose your stance on the topic. Cite evidence in your multi-paragraph response.
Argument
Informational
What kind of essay will you write? Here's the prompt: Many people are affected by stress. What are causes of stress and how can people de-stress in their daily lives? Read the sources and explain your answer to this question. Cite evidence in your multi-paragraph response.
Argument
Informational
What kind of essay will you write? Here's the prompt: There is a debate going on in this country. The debate is over Illegal Immigration and how it should be handled. Write an informatory essay about the problem in the country. Read the sources and explain this heated topic. Cite evidence in your multi-paragraph response.
Argument
Informational
Which would be a good transition for a 2nd Peel or PEELCEREEL?
Additionally
Let me go ahead and tell you about...
To add on,
Next on my list...
Where can you use pronouns like you/your?
Grabber
Elaboration
Take Away
All three of these
Which one is NOT acceptable for a Grabber?
a rhetorical question
a story about your grandma
Three to Four One word blurbs describing the topic. (For example: Big. Beautiful, Behemoth. These words describe the Buffalo of the West...)
Painting a picture (For example: Imagine if you...)
What does GNAP stand for (for Argument)?
Grabber, Nod to Grabber, A Claim, Points
Grabber, Nod to Points, A Claim, Points
Grabber, Nod to Counterclaim, A Claim, Points
Grabber, Nod to Claim, Points
Ms. Everett's sayings #1: "If you don't understand it ...."
Keep on reading til you get it. You've got time.
Then you're screwed.
Don't write about it.
Keep writing.
Ms. Everett's sayings #2: "You should devote ___ minutes to planning."
10 minutes
35 minutes
10-15 minutes
Don't plan
Ms. Everett's sayings #3: "Look at the ______ FIRST when the test starts. "
articles
text
screen
prompt
Ms. Everett's sayings #4: "If you forget everything and go blank you should...."
Just look at the prompt and make sure to answer it clearly. Don't worry if you get all out of order.
stay in 9th grade
pray
Go with your gut
Ms. Everett's sayings #5: "Two most IMPORTANT parts of an Essay are..."
prompt and first sentence
Intro and Conclusion
the Peels
Evidence and Elaboration
What is a good transition for the Conclusion?
In conclusion,
In the beginning,
All in all,
To finish,
In Argument, you HAVE to mention the Counterclaim.
True
False
What is a good transition for your claim? (STRONG LANGUAGE)
Clearly,
You don't need one
Also,
To start this bad boy off,
What is a good transition for the Counterclaim?
Some may argue that...
You don't need one
Undoubtedly...
Ms. Everett's sayings #6: "You get 3 sources. How many do you need to cite and NAME?"
All 3
2
1
Ms. Everett's sayings #6: "You should strive for __ PEELS in an informational essay."
2
2-3
1-2
Ms. Everett's sayings #7: "Don't use _________ for a Conclusion transition. "
All in all,
To reiterate,
In conclusion,
In retrospect,
