Language
True/False: You have to spell every word right to get a level "4" in the Language section.
False.
What is the structure of an expository essay?
Introduction, 3 Body paragraphs, Conclusion
What is the structure of an argumentative essay?
Introduction, 2 body, counterclaim, rebuttal, conclusion
How many sentences should each body paragraph be?
How many points is the whole essay out of?
12 points. 4 in each of the three categories.
What is the expected tone of the paper?
Academic/professional to task
What is a central idea?
Your original thought about the topic that focuses your paper.
i.e. an informative thesis.
True/False: I have to pick the side that I agree with
False - you can pick any side you want
How many topics and subtopics should I have for each paragraph?
1 topic per paragraph with 2 subtopics (an "A" and a "B" section).
True/False: I should recycle the same transitional words/phrases in each paragraph.
False: varied transitions include your original sentences and setting up your ideas, rather than just the basic transitional words.
How might a writer demonstrate consistent command of their ideas, according to the rubric?
Using standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling in the appropriate way.
true/false: The job of my introduction is to provide a focus for the paper
True
What is the goal of an argumentative essay?
To pick a position and crush the opposition to that position.
What is the most important part of an essay's development?
Using original ideas and writing in conjunction with paraphrasing, text evidence, examples, definitions, narrative, and/or rhetorical techniques.
What is the most important part of an essay's structure?
A strong thesis/central idea that is maintained throughout the the essay
What is the most important part to getting a perfect score in the "language" section?
What is the goal of an expository paragraph?
To synthesize information from the passage and teach your original idea.
What is the job of the rebuttal?
To argue why an opposing position is wrong.
How do you cite evidence in the text?
Provide the author's name and information, by stating the source, by using parentheticals, by stating the page and paragraph #s, by using the source title.
How might an introduction be structured?
Hook
Bridge
Thesis
What type of sentences do the graders want to see?
Complex sentences (use of conjunctions and commas)
How do you present information in an expository text?
Explain how the evidence connects to your original idea/topic, which is extremely important for everyone to know.
How might the counterclaim + rebuttal paragraph be structured?
Topic sentence: Introduce counter (Some say...)
Evidence/paraphrase of counter (why they believe in their position)
Refute their position (why they are wrong)
Evidence (support for why they're wrong)
Elaboration (answer the important elaboration questions)
Repeat evidenced and elaboration as needed
Closing
By answering an elaboration question such as:
why is this important?
Why is this relevant?
What are the future implications of this information?
True/False: A conclusion is just the introduction, but reworded backwards
True. You start off with your central idea/thesis and end with a call to action (a big idea)