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TAKS Writing

TAKS Writing. Projects . Little effort in most projects Many instances of plagiarism All projects received a five point curve Thank you to many that went above and beyond my expectations. TAKS Essay. Your electronic essay is due to the Holt McDougal website by Saturday evening.

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TAKS Writing

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  1. TAKS Writing

  2. Projects • Little effort in most projects • Many instances of plagiarism • All projects received a five point curve • Thank you to many that went above and beyond my expectations

  3. TAKS Essay • Your electronic essay is due to the Holt McDougal website by Saturday evening. • The address is my.hrw.com • Your assignment is Narrative #1 • To receive credit for the assignment, you must receive a score of a 4 • To do so, focus on answering the question and providing as much detail as possible • If possible use quotes and similes to and depth to your writing

  4. TAKS Short Answers • Today’s focus is short answer, where we lost the most points. • Remember the ARC method • A-answer the question- Be direct but answer completely • R-refer to the text- Choose several quotes • C-Connect text to answer and conclude answer • Remember to keep all answers inside the box • Use outside for planning • Always attempt to embed your quotes • When choosing quotes, try to choose a quote that proves your point without simply restating the prompt.

  5. TAKS SA Grading policies • http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/tests2009/taks_gxl_score_guide1.pdf

  6. Your Assignment • Answer the following short answer question • IN Of Mice and Men describe why George is interested in acquiring a farm? • Your goal is to write a short answer that will score a three. • It will be graded by everyone in your row. • When you think you have a three, allow me to look at it.

  7. Obj. 2- Our weak point • Why is the train setting of the story important? • What is Corporal Williams’sprimary internal conflict? • Which line best demonstrates how indignant the elderly man feels? • In paragraph 21, the dome of the Capitol symbolizes — • In paragraph 8, the author uses a simile to — • In paragraph 16, the two burning Sabbath candles symbolize — • Which of these best describes the primary conflict faced by the narrator and her family? • What historical element do the selections have in common? • Which quotation from the story seems to heighten the conflict between Monk and Scho? • At the end of paragraph 17, the author uses figurative language to • Which of these lines foreshadows a later event in the story? • In paragraph 2, the author uses a metaphor to — • The dialogue between the boys in paragraphs 31 through 36 creates a moodthat is —

  8. To find symbolism- determine what the theme of the story is, and ask how the object in question could be used to further this meaning. Take into account the normal interpretations of the object. • To find conflict- ask yourself what occurrence or disparity causes the most problems or stress in the story. All stories have more than one conflict. Choose the one that creates the most stress, or effects the most people. This conflict will also take the longest to resolve. • To analyze setting- ask how it effects tone and mood, and if the time period plays a role in the story.

  9. The Crossover Essay • The Crossover essay requires text support for both pieces of literature, or in our case, phrases from both individuals. Use multiple pieces of evidence to back up each connection. • Therefore, you Crossover essay should be A-R-R-C

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