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“Gearing Up for FSA Writing” : Notes for SuccessI. Understanding the Rubric is Key to Achieving a High ScorePurpose, Focus, and Organization- 4ptsEvidence and Elaboration- 4ptsConventions- 2pts*You can earn very __________________ scores for each of these categories.II. Purpose, Focus, and Organization- 4ptsClear claim/controlling idea ______________________(For argumentative) Clearly addressed opposing claims ______________________between ideas & supportLogical progression of ideas ___________________Appropriate style & tone III. Evidence + Elaboration- 4 ptsRelevant, smoothly integrated, & well-cited evidence ______________________Effective elaboration _____________________Precise language & domain-specific vocabulary (don’t use “I”, “me”, “you”)IV. Conventions- 2 ptsAdequate Convention Use__________________, if anyAdequate use of punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, & spelling (capital letters, quotation marks)V. Analyze the Prompt:_______________________to determine the tasks to be completed Explanatory ____________________ or argumentative _________________Strategies for Text Marking:Underline or circle key words in promptVI. Read Through The Texts:Be an _______________reader to gather ideas: Underline, Highlight, AnnotateVII. Planning is Key:Explanatory: Decide your controlling idea (thesis)Argument essay: Make a claim, what 2/3 reasons support this claim + refute the other side)*Pull ___________________evidence VII. Quickly Outline: I. __________________ II. __________________ Evidence & Analysis III. ___________________ Evidence & AnalysisIV. ____________________ Evidence & Analysis V. Separate conclusion _____________________ + something thoughtfulVIII. Introduction:If you use a______________, it must be thoughtfulInclude _________________________Make your ______________________Steer clear of emotional words i.e. dumb, ridiculous, etc. Don’t use “I think/I believeIX. Body Paragraphs:The body paragraphs must have a ____________________to include a reason for position. The __________________pulled should prove/support your reasons. Don’t forget to ____________________________ ****PITFALLS TO WATCH FOR:____________________ in the first place___________________ Reasoning___________________text evidence ideas without adding your own thinking**** MAKING AN INFERENCE:Inference: A ______________________ that you draw from the known facts or evidence.It _________________________ the effects of the usage of particular words.Helps us _______________________ of meaning in a text and highlights it for the reader who might not be able to get there without help.It makes us ____________________ because this helps us see significance.**** REMEMBER IF IT IS ARGUMENTATIVE:You must address the ________________________Address the other sideCite evidence for your side_________________________ the view of the other sideX. Conclusion:Remind the reader of your _____________________You may remind the reader of your three reasons or not.Relate to the lead or give a benefit for agreeing with your position or a warning for not agreeing. ................
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