What are the 2 types of essays you could be asked to write on the FAST Writing test?
argumentative and expository
How many points is the writing test worth?
12
What day is the writing test on this year?
Tuesday, April 1
How many paragraphs should your essay have?
4-5 paragraphs
What should be in your introduction paragraph?
introduction of the topic and a thesis statement (hook is optional)
What is a thesis statement?
It is an answer to the prompt. It is your central idea. It is what your essay is about. IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCE!
How many pieces of evidence should you have in each body paragraph?
2 minimum, more if able/necessary
How many elaboration sentences should you include with each evidence?
2 minimum, but more is better!
What do we the call the words and/or phrases that connect ideas and paragraphs? They make your writing more smooth and connected.
transitions
What do we call the sentences that explain how the evidence supports our topic sentence?
elaboration
What is at least 1 way you can cite evidence? REMEMBER: YOU MUST CITE EVIDENCE!
use the title, author's last name, passage #, or paragraph #
What do proper names, titles, and the first letter of sentences have in common?
They should start with a capital letter.
