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Question 3 :Argument . Mock Exam Deconstruction. Argument. What it is What it’s not. Read the prompt carefully. Prewrite. Key Words Extent Characterization Today Key Facts Author Time Period Author’s View. Scorer’s First Job. Is the essay an UPPER HALF or LOWER HALF essay? . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MOCK EXAM DECONSTRUCTION Question
3 :Argument
Argument What it is What it’s not
Read the prompt carefully
Prewrite Key Words
Extent Characterization Today
Key Facts Author Time Period Author’s View
Scorer’s First JobIs the essay an UPPER HALF or LOWER
HALF essay?
Tells WHAT
Tells WHY and HOW Abstract/Universal Truth
Literal/Concrete
Scoring Guide
Even: Level of THINKING
Odd: Level of WRITING
Most essays fell in this
range 5 Inconsistent--
Flashes of greatness
4 Inadequate
Sample Essays In small groups,
read the three essays.
Use the scoring guide and decide on a score for each of the three.
After your group has
decided, write the score on the essay.
The best essay “melting pot” defined and compared thoroughly
with “tomato soup” analogy (which is also defined)
“American creed” well-articulated Clear thesis at the end of first paragraph Lyndon Johnson’s quota system Cultural values of Asians and loyalties of
Mexicans at odds with personal liberties Recent budget standoff “discord” used to directly contradict Paine’s
“concord” CONCESSION: discord can invite possibilities for
change
Review YOUR Essay Highlight your specific examples (the WHAT)
Box in your evaluative comments/connections to thesis (the HOW and WHY)
Circle strong vocabulary words
Underline concession/nod to opposition
Review YOUR Essay Highlight your specific examples
(the WHAT)
Box in your evaluative comments/connections to thesis (the HOW and WHY)
Circle strong vocabulary words
Underline concession/nod to opposition
Not just a WRITING test, but a THINKING test
Know stuff!