Testing Rules
What should happen from the moment you enter the room?
Complete and total silence
What is the focus of paper 1?
During paper 1 you will be asked to demonstrate your essay writing skills
How much time should you spend planning?
How many paragraphs should you have?
Up to you!
just have a beginning middle and end!
What is the most important part of prompt picking?
select something that you are knowledgeable / passionate about!
What are you not allowed to bring into the testing room? (3 things)
Water Bottles
Food/Drink
600-700 words
After selecting a prompt, you should deconstruct it...what are the 2 steps of deconstruction?
2. identify and define key words
What is the difference between a discursive thesis and an argumentative thesis?
discursive presents both sides
argumentative choses a side
What should you keep in mind when writing your thesis statement?
keep your points general. Don't lock yourself in!
What time should you arrive for General Paper testing?
8:15 Am!
How many prompts will you have to select from?
10!
What is the difference between discursive and argumentative writing?
Discursive writing explores a topic, then comes to a conclusion.
Argumentative is taking a stance and proving it.
What is the absolute most thing to include in your introduction? Besides a thesis/claim.
DEFINING YOUR KEY TERMS
or building a context for them.
What should you try to keep from breaking when writing?
When are AICE Make up test days?
THEY DO NOT EXIST! BE ON TIME!
How much time do you get for paper 1?
1 hour 15 minutes
1. utilize your time efficiently
2. keep your essay organized
3. make sure you don't repeat points
4. have a logical progression
5. ensure that you fully address the prompt
What is a good body paragraph format?
introduce point
explain
concrete example
conclude with connection or analysis that connects back to main point & thesis
What is the advance step of ending a conclusion?
Save a little new bit of information to keep it fresh and not repetitive
What can you NOT do when you finish testing? (5 things)
Leave the testing location
talk
grab your phone
distract others
What is the main goal of Paper 1?
To demonstrate how you use your knowledge and information to develop an argument or convey a point! COMMUNICATION!
(Or other similar response)
What are the 5 lenses?
1. Leisure/media/entertainment
2. social/cultural
3. environment
4. politics & government
5. science & tech
What is the MOST important part of a discursive essay?
Making a value statement/judgement in the conclusion.
What is a good way to find concrete examples when planning?
ask yourself...who is impacted? or who is a good example?