Express your main idea clearly and in detail. Make sure to include it at the beginning of the essay. This creates a sense of focus for the rest of the essay to follow.
Stick to your main idea. Do not deviate from the question. Pointless digressions will hurt the essay. Even worse, it will make the writing appear to lack focus and organization.
Develop your main idea. Use concrete examples and details to lay out exactly what your main idea's points are.
Write slowly and deliberately. Do not rush. While FCAT graders will not overtly judge a writer on penmanship, every misspelled word, misplaced punctuation and every instance of incorrect sentence structure will affect how the essay is assessed.
Draw an effective conclusion. A lack of closure will make the essay look unfocused and unorganized. Also, the essay will appear incomplete.