{"id":7634,"date":"2021-02-22T01:17:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T06:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=7634"},"modified":"2024-08-06T13:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:26:38","slug":"the-dog-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=7634","title":{"rendered":"Essay Test Taking Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/aids-for-teachers\/Aids-for-Teachers\/Essay-Test-Taking-Strategies.jpg\" alt=\"Standardized Test Taking Strategies\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Essay tests are a great way to evaluate student knowledge through all levels of thinking skills, from <strong>What is&#8230;? <\/strong>to <strong>Interpret this.<\/strong> or <strong>Criticize that<\/strong>. Students will practice essay test-taking strategies using Boom Learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Like all test types, essay questions have advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is that students are less likely to guess. Another advantage is that students must study more to take this type of test. Students can also demonstrate their ability to organize thoughts, express opinions, and show creativity. Disadvantages of essay tests include that they take a long time to grade, plus grading is subjective. Another disadvantage is that essay tests cover only a small amount of content compared to selection types of tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">This series of blog posts provides practical test-taking strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is Part 5 in a five-part series. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Check out <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=8667\"><strong>1 &#8211; Multiple Choice Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=791\"><strong>2 &#8211; True\/False Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=3011\"><strong>3 &#8211; Matching Test<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=3448\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">4 &#8211; Fill in the Blanks Test Taking Tips<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">To make the material student-friendly as well as more interesting, I have created a free Boom deck with alternating facts and questions. This game-like activity is sure to keep students engaged as they learn more about test-taking. You will find a link to the Boom deck at the bottom of this post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #803d98;\"><a style=\"color: #803d98;\" href=\"https:\/\/wow.boomlearning.com\/deck\/essay-test-taking-strategies-WfdDFswE5jf7D7CfT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Get the Fifth Boom Learning Essay Test-Taking Strategies Deck here.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; color: #333399; font-size: 18pt;\">The Boom Card Lesson Script for Essay Test-Taking Strategies<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; color: #333399;\">Preparing for the Test<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">Before the test, review how the test will be graded. Will a rubric be used? If so, learn what is expected to make a perfect score.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Verbs are keys to understanding exactly what you are being asked. Learn what some common verbs mean.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\"><strong>Brief Account<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">summarize<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">outline<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">state (tell main points)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Meaning of a Concept<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">define<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">clarify<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">describe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">explain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Explain<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">trace (order of events)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">outline<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">diagram (draw a chart, plan, or graphic representation in your answer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">demonstrate (show how a concept or thing can be used)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">enumerate (outline by recounting one by one)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">illustrate (give examples)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">analyze (break into parts)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Give Reasons For<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">account for<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">defend<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">argue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">debate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">contend<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">justify<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">prove<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Assess<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">evaluate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">criticize<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">evaluate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">discuss (present pros and cons)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">critique (present strengths and weaknesses)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Relationship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">contrast (differences)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">compare (similarities)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">distinguish<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">differentiate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">relate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">classification (grouping by characteristics)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Combining Information from Several Sources<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">formulate (create something new)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">interpret (give a judgment)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Question<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Match each question verb with what you must do in your essay.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.7333%; height: 307px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">1. _________ Analyze<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">A. give examples<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">2. _________ Classification<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">B.\u00a0 group items into categories<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">3. _________ Compare\/Contrast<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">C. give the meaning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">4. _________ Cause\/Effect<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">D. give a brief account<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">5. _________ Define<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">E. show similarities and differences between two things)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">6. _________ Describe<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">F. present pros and cons<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">7. _________ Discuss<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">G. pick apart of the whole<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">8. _________ Illustrate<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">H. tell what happened and why<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 39px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.826%; height: 39px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">9. ________ Summarize<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.174%; height: 39px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">I. explain in detail<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; font-size: 12pt;\">Answer Key<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Match each question verb with what you must do in your essay.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.7333%; height: 311px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">1. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">G<\/span>___ Analyze<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">A. give examples<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">2. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">B<\/span>___ Classification<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">B.\u00a0 group items into categories<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">3. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">E<\/span>___ Compare\/Contrast<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">C. give the meaning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">4. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">H<\/span>___ Cause\/Effect<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">D. give a brief account<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">5. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">C<\/span>___ Define<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">E. show similarities and differences between two things<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">6. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">I<\/span>___ Describe<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 38px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">F. present pros and cons<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">7. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">F<\/span>___ Discuss<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">G. pick apart of the whole<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 37px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">8. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">A<\/span>___ Illustrate<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 37px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">H. tell what happened and why<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 38px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.7059%; height: 36px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">9. ___<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">D<\/span>___ Summarize<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.2941%; height: 36px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">I. explain in detail<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; color: #333399;\">While Taking the Test<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read the question carefully. Circle the verbs in the question. Make sure you know what the question is asking you to do.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organize your thoughts before writing. On a separate piece of paper outline the main idea and the supporting details. This is a good time to jot down dates, formulas, and other important information you need to include in the essay.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Write neatly. If a teacher can&#8217;t read your essay, you will receive a lower grade. Using erasable blue ink is a good option. Erasing is much better than crossing out words which makes your paper look messy and difficult to read.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Reword the question into an introduction for your essay. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">In your introductory paragraph, write a thesis statement. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">In the body of your essay, provide supporting points to back up your thesis statement. Include examples and charts to make your answer clear and more exact. Including numbered items or bulleted points when applicable help shows the main points of your essay. Usually, more detail equals a better grade if the details are on-topic and relevant information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Use paragraphs (2 to 6) in the body of your essay to break up ideas. Remember,\u00a0quality is always preferable to quantity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Conclude with a brief summary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Proofread your answers for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Question<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">Write T for True and F for False.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">_____ Longer essays receive better grades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">_____ Write a long, detailed introduction for your essay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">_____ Take a few minutes before you begin writing an essay to plan what you will say.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">_____ You will receive a higher score on an essay question if you write everything you know about the topic asked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">_____ Messy handwriting lowers your grade on an essay quiz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">_____ Divide your essay into paragraphs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; font-size: 12pt;\">Answer Key<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">Write T for True and F for False.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">__<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">F<\/span>___ Longer essays receive better grades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">__<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">F<\/span>___ Write a long, detailed introduction for your essay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">__<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">T<\/span>___ Take a few minutes before you begin writing an essay to plan what you will say.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">__<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">F<\/span>___ You will receive a higher score on an essay question if you write everything you know about the topic asked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">__<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">T<\/span>___ Messy handwriting lowers your grade on an essay quiz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\">__<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">T<\/span>___ Divide your essay into paragraphs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">Free <\/span><span style=\"font-family: kgkindergarten; 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