Test Info
April 25th
What is the HAND used for?
The HAND is used to help generate ideas for responding to a prompt.
When selecting your prompt to write your essay you should select the prompt that _______________.
You know the most about.
What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth's temperature due to greenhouse gases?
What is global warming?
For Paper #2 what is one of the most important aspects of the paper you MUST do?
Read and follow all the directions to a T and read both excerpts.
What day is our paper #2 test on?
April 29th
What is PEEL used for?
PEEL is an acronym that helps you organize and structure your body paragraphs.
What is the word count requirement for your essay?
600-700 words
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
What is the Bill of Rights?
If a question asks you to write in continuous prose, what is that question asking you to do?
They are asking you to write in paragraph form and making sure to not list any information.
How much time do you get to write paper #1?
75 minutes
What does PEEL stand for?
Point
Evidence
Explanation
Link
How many examples should you use to reach a level 5 on the rubric with a "wide range of examples"?
At least 5 solid examples.
What famous Spanish Artist was known for their surrealism paintings?
Pablo Picasso
Can you quote information directly from the reading inserts?
Yes but only if the question does not ask you to put it in your own words.
How much time do you get to complete paper #2?
1 hour 45 minutes
What part of PEEL is a "married couple" in the sense that these two elements must always be together when you write and are a necessary part to having a good body paragraph?
What is evidence and explanation?
What two types of words should you NOT use when writing your essay to make sure you have a formal register?
Personal Pronouns and Contractions
What is the sociological term for unwritten rules that govern behavior in society?
If a question says "Answer in about sixty words." what is important to know about this particular question?
Any words written past 60 words will not be counted towards the response score.
How many marks is paper #1 and paper #2 worth individually and combined?
Paper #1 = 30 marks
Paper #2 = 50 marks
Combined = 80 marks
What are the five fingers of the HAND?
Science/Technology, Politics/Gov, Entertainment/Media, Environmental, Social Relationships
AICE General paper essays should always be argumentative but, what are the two styles of essays you can write for the paper #1 response?
Persuasive or Discursive
What is the term for genetic editing technology that allows scientists to modify DNA?
What is CRISPR?
The marks a question is worth gives us insight into the approx. word count is 10 words per mark. It also gives us insight into the approx. amount of examples to provide when responding to a question.