Prompts
Are you able to set-up your screen to see the prompt and the text together?
YES
Can you skip around and do the body paragraphs before you do the introduction?
Bonus points for explaining why.
YES!!!
You don't want to waste all of your time on one part, get as much written down as possible.
As soon as the test starts, what is the first thing you should read?
Why?
The prompt
So you know what to look for as you're reading the text.
Are you able to chew gum or have a mint during the test?
Bonus points: are you able to be obnoxious with the gum?
YES
NO
What type of essay has a thesis statement?
What is a Thesis Statement?
What does the other essay have?
Informative
One sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
Argumentative/Claim
What can you use your planning sheet for?
Writing down your reasons along with where the evidence is.
Basic multiple choice strategy: process of ________?
Bonus Points: what is it?
Elimination
Eliminating wrong answers
What class period do we restart the day on?
5th Period
What is the DO/WHAT Strategy when reading prompts?
Look for the verb (Do) and then the product (what).
What is the highest score you can receive?
Bonus Points: What are the scoring sections called on the rubric?
4/4/2=10
Focus, Purpose, Organization; Evidence & Elaboration; Grammar
What is the Bullet Point Strategy?
Why use it?
Write the main idea
Indent and then write a key detail
Understanding the text
Should you go to bed early tonight before the test?
YES!!!!
What is an "informational" essay?
You are informing the reader about something.
How many paragraphs can/should you have?
Bonus points for naming the paragraphs.
4-5
Introduction; 2-3 body paragraphs; Conclusion
What does ACE/RACE stand for?
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite Evidence
Explain/Elaborate
What are you supposed to do with your nametag at the end of the day today?
Take it home
What is an "argumentative" essay?
Bonus Points: What is a counterclaim and where is it located in an essay?
You are persuading the reader to agree with your point.
A rebuttal; use a whole paragraph or somewhere in the conclusion
Why is it so important to skip the Introduction/Conclusion if you're stuck on it?
Get your big picture out first, and then worry about the details; wasting time
What should you highlight?
1) Your reasons
2) Your evidence
3) Key points for understanding the text
Do you know where you're going the day of testing? Room number and proctor(s)
Bonus points if your whole group knows.
Answers will vary