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Topic: “If you want a place in the sun, you will have to expect some blisters.” Tell a true story about a time when this quote was true for you or someone you know.
FCA #1 -Clear statement of purpose
FCA #2-A beginning that draws you in to the essay
FCA#3-Complete sentences(no fragments or run-ons)
Free Resources ~ Collins Writing Program Introduction. Collins Education
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Content
Clear statement of purpose
Sufficient, relevant details
Similarities and differences pointed out
Organization
Ideas in logical order
Clear sequence of information
Conclusion that reinforces, summarizes
Style
Vivid, powerful verbs
A beginning that draws you in
Figurative language used
Conventions
Correct end marks
Proper use of quotations
Complete sentences
Focus Correction Areas (FCAs) are a powerful tool to help students target areas of improvement and allow teachers to grade papers quickly and efficiently. Focus correcting is a selective approach to grading student writing that allows students to concentrate on a few growth areas at a time out of hundreds of possibilities.
Four Categories of FCAs
Content
Organization
Style
Conventions
FCAs are used in Type Three, Type Four and Type Five writing. Three FCAs are assigned to each writing activity. The FCAs are very clearly outlined for students so that there are no surprises.