Part A
How long should be spent on part A?
30 minutes
How long should be spent on part b?
1 hour 30 minutes
How many sources should be used in part a?
1 source
how many sources are seen in part b?
4 sources
What percentage of the test is part a worth?
13.5%
what percentage of the test is part b worth?
31.5%
How do you get a high score on part a?
accurately identify, provide thorough explanation, evaluate relevance and credibility of evidence thoroughly
how many sources should be used in part b?
at least 2
What are the 3 questions of part a?
1. Analyze main idea
2. Line of reasoning by identifying claims
3. evaluate relevance & credibility of evidence
what is the order to formulate your essay? (7 steps)
1. identify theme connecting sources
2. generate individual perspective
3. create main claim
4. re-read sources
5. outline argument
6. compose argument
7. proof read