WorksheetsUnderstanding State Writing Assessments
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the first step in the scoring process of the B.E.S.T. Writing Assessment?
The essay is compared with other essays
A computer program reads the essay
The essay is published online
A human reader evaluates the essay
In which areas does the computer program assign scores?
Purpose/Structure, Development, and Language
Length, Complexity, and Clarity
Creativity, Originality, and Style
Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
What happens if an essay is unusual in some way?
It is discarded
It is reviewed by a human reader
It is sent back to the student for revision
It is automatically given a low score
What percentage of essays are scored only by the computer program?
About 75%
Less than 30%
More than 60%
Exactly 50%
What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
A list of sources
A clear thesis statement
A detailed conclusion
A personal story
What is a key strategy for making your organization obvious?
Use long paragraphs
Avoid using transition words
Use clear transition words between ideas
Write in a single block of text
Which of the following is a vocabulary strategy?
Avoid using topic-specific vocabulary
Repeat the same words often
Include 2-3 academic words in each paragraph
Use only simple words
What should you avoid when writing your essay?
Including evidence from sources
Using a clear structure
Copying too much text directly from sources
Using transition words
What is the recommended length for paragraphs?
7-9 sentences
4-6 sentences
10-12 sentences
1-2 sentences
What should you do in the conclusion paragraph?
Introduce new points
Restate your thesis using different words
Copy the introduction
Include personal opinions
What is a strategy for demonstrating strong language skills?
Use the same sentence type
Avoid using complex sentences
Mix short and long sentences
Use only short sentences
What should you include in each body paragraph?
At least one direct quote
A list of questions
A summary of the entire essay
A personal anecdote
What is a common pitfall to avoid?
Using evidence from sources
Writing too much
Using a creative format
Staying on topic
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
To introduce a new topic
To clearly state the main point of the paragraph
To summarize the entire essay
To provide a conclusion
What should you do before submitting your essay?
Ensure it follows a 5-paragraph structure
Include personal stories
Use only simple vocabulary
Write as much as possible
What is the role of transition words?
To make the essay longer
To connect ideas and paragraphs
To introduce new topics
To confuse the reader
What should you do with evidence from sources?
Include it without citation
Ignore it
Cite it correctly
Paraphrase it without understanding
What is a strategy for sentence variety?
Avoid using dependent clauses
Mix different sentence types
Use only simple sentences
Start all sentences the same way
What should you avoid in your essay?
Following a clear structure
Writing off-topic
Using evidence
Using academic vocabulary
What is the purpose of the checklist before submitting?
To add more personal stories
To verify the essay meets all requirements
To make sure the essay is long enough
To ensure the essay is creative
