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Mock Exam Student Prep. Part A: Stand-Alone: Student Tips. Paragraph or multi-paragraph 150 words minimum Ideally 3 paragraphs & 300 words “0” = does not address question. Part A: Stand-Alone: Student Tips. Intro (hook + thesis) Body paragraph P.E.E. X 3
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Part A: Stand-Alone: Student Tips • Paragraph or multi-paragraph • 150 words minimum • Ideally 3 paragraphs & 300 words • “0” = does not address question
Part A: Stand-Alone: Student Tips • Intro (hook + thesis) • Body paragraph • P.E.E. X 3 • Conclusion (re-state thesis + final thought) • Integrate quotations • watch for lengthy & numerous quotations • Write in third-person & present tense
Part A: Stand-Alone: Student Tips • Watch for personal commentary/ reflection & over- summarizing • Transitions • Spelling, grammar, sentence structure/variety, diction
Part B: Synthesis: Student Tips • Multi-paragraph • at least 3 & 300 words minimum • Ideally 5-6 paragraphs & 500-600 words • “0” = does not address question • Both texts 50/50 • Ideally synthesis in every paragraph
Part B: Synthesis: Student Tips • Thesis & synthesis concepts • Integrate quotations • watch for lengthy & numerous quotations • Write in third-person & present tense • Watch for personal commentary/reflection & over summarizing
Part B: Synthesis: Student Tips • Transitions • Spelling, grammar, sentence structure/variety, diction • Conclusion
Part C: Composition: Student Tips • Multi-paragraph • at least 3 & 300 words minimum • Ideally 5-6 paragraphs & 500-600 words • Choice: expository, argumentative, persuasive, descriptive, narrative, personal narrative or combination
Part C: Composition: Marking Tips • Paragraphing • Transitions • Spelling, grammar, sentence structure/variety, diction
Part C: Composition: Marking Tips • No connection to prompt or inappropriate = “0” • Incomplete = “1 or 2” • ELL, underdeveloped & colloquial = “2 or 3” • Expository, generic, over-generalized & cliché = “3 or 4” • Original, imaginative, engaging & mature writing = “5 or 6”