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Timed Writing

Timed Writing. Why?. When will I ever need to write a well-crafted essay in 45 minutes or less? Answers: SATs, Final Exams, PSATs, college applications, job applications, college exams, general intelligence. Steps 1 and 2. 1. Read and Understand the Prompt (2 minutes)

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Timed Writing

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  1. Timed Writing

  2. Why? • When will I ever need to write a well-crafted essay in 45 minutes or less? • Answers: SATs, Final Exams, PSATs, college applications, job applications, college exams, general intelligence

  3. Steps 1 and 2 1. Read and Understand the Prompt (2 minutes) • Strategies = underline, circle, highlight key verbs/words in the prompt (compare, contrast, define, illustrate, etc.) • Most common & worst mistake is misreading the prompt because student is rushing 2. Planning (5 minutes) • Brainstorm ideas: list, web • Create a thesis statement • Create a rough outline

  4. Step 3: Writing (35 minutes) • The Introduction: • Very beginning = creativity draws reader in • If you don’t think of one immediately, skip & go back • Most important part = THESIS • Contains: overall argument, body para. main ideas • The Body: • Each body paragraph needs: topic sentence, specific textual examples (2), explanation/analysis of examples • The Conclusion: • Re-state thesis • End with overall insight

  5. Step 4 and Beyond • Revising and Proofreading(time = any extra) • Look for: spelling/capitalization errors, awkward wording, add transitions • You may not even get to this step.

  6. Prepare! • Look at the 5 sample prompts. For each one, find 2-4 quotes to back up your argument. • This is due tomorrow and worth 10% of your paper grade. • Enjoy

  7. Now what? • Sample Essay: • Read the poems, and then read the sample essay independently • With a partner, find 10 good things about the essay, along with two things that could be improved.

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