Test Info
What time do you need to be at school by tomorrow to ensure you can sit for the exam?
8AM
What are the three main components of a well-structured essay?
Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
How many different essay prompts will you have to choose from tomorrow?
10
Name one reliable way to support an argument.
Use real-world examples, statistics, or expert opinions.
Name a current global issue affecting food security.
Climate change, war in Ukraine, inflation, etc.
How much time will you be given to write your essay tomorrow?
1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes)
What should be included in a thesis statement?
A clear position or argument and a brief preview of main points.
What style of essay is it when you pick and argue for one side?
Persuasive
What must you always do after presenting evidence?
Explain the evidence.
Give one way technology has positively affected education globally.
Increased access through online learning, digital resources, etc.
How many marks is your essay worth?
30
How many body paragraphs should a strong Paper 1 essay have, ideally?
At least four well-developed body paragraphs.
What style of essay is an essay that works to evaluate both sides of an argument and come to a decision at the end?
Discursive
What two types of words are important to avoid using to maintain a formal tone?
Personal Pronouns (I, you, me, we, our)
Contractions (Don't, won't, can't, shouldn't, wouldn't)
Identify a country struggling with press freedom.
North Korea, Russia, China etc.
What colors of ink are you able to use for the exam?
Black or Blue
What does PEEL stand for in paragraph structure?
Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link.
Restate this prompt so that it can lead into a thesis statement: “Should governments control what people eat?”
Governments should control what people eat.....
Governments should not control what people eat....
Why is vague language a problem?
It makes your argument unclear and unconvincing.
What is one benefit and one danger of artificial intelligence?
One benefit - It can help to complete work faster
One danger - It can threaten job security as it has the ability to replace many jobs.
What is the maximum amount of time you should allow yourself for picking your prompt and planning tomorrow?
5 minutes
What should you avoid including in the conclusion?
New arguments or evidence.
What are the five fingers of the HAND?
Give an example of a global issue that could support an argument about climate change.
Rising sea levels, extreme weather, global temperature increases, etc.
How does social media impact democracy?
It can both promote free speech and spread misinformation.