Timing & Length
How much time do you have to write your extended response on the Official RLA exam?
45 minutes
What should you do before you start writing your extended response?
Write an outline
What does the "c" stand for?
Claim
4-7 paragraphs
You will look at two arguments- a for/against, pro/con, etc. Is the stronger argument always the one that you personally agree with?
No!
What does the "e" stand for?
Evidence
How many sentences should you aim to have in each paragraph?
3 to 7
Should you be "on the fence" or wishy washy about your claim?
No!
What does the "r" stand for?
Reasoning
Writing is ____% of the overall RLA score.
There are three things you should give yourself enough time to do to complete the writing process. What are they?
1. Make an outline
2. Write the extended response
3. Proofread/edit your writing
Give two examples of evidence that you can use in your argument to show that one passage is stronger than the other.
Direct quote, author's credibility, statistic, fact, example from the text.
How many words (at a minimum) should you aim to write?
300
Name the two purposes of including reasoning.
1. It is a sentence that explains the evidence.
2. It is a sentence that connects the evidence back to my claim.