Mulhern's English Site

Print out and staple for class discussion. Read and annotate.  

Print out the short story after clicking on the link. Then read and annotate/take notes on the selection. Be prepared for class discussion and a possible quiz.

Sample SAT Score Report https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2017/11/sample-sat-score-report.html   Expression of Ideas https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/new-sat-tips-planning/sat-writing-and-language-test-strategies/a/solving-expression-of-ideas-questions-on-the-sat-writing-and-language-test https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/about/alignment/writing-language/subscores https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/official-sat-study-guide-writing-language-expression-ideas.pdf

Analysis Essay Scoring Rubric (adapted from the College Board Rubric) An  A  (would score 22-24 points on the SAT)  essay  consistently  meets all the criteria below. A  B/C  (would score 18-21 points on the SAT) essay  mostly  meets all the criteria below. A  D/F  (would score 16 or below on the SAT) essay  seldom  meets all the criteria below.

Use the following points to assist you in writing comments on your peer's essay. You are an editor, making certain that the text before you is excellent. Check that the essay is in MLA format--proper heading and header (name and page number in the right corner), one-inch margins, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman (or Arial or Courier) font.

F or all of the questions below, always cite specific words and phrases. ·     What is the author’s theme/message/argument and how is this reinforced by elements within the paragraph? Cite specific words and phrases. ·     What is the author’s purpose in this paragraph and how does he reveal that? ·     What is the author’s tone in this paragraph and how does that tone reinforce his theme/message/argument?

Did the writer use proper MLA format--double-spaced heading; header in same font and size as essay text; centered title--12 pt., no bold, quotation marks, or underlined?

Is the essay interesting?! Does the writer seem interested in his/her subject? Are you interested in the subject? Is the essay fresh, new, and original?

Additional Elements of Assessment on the Writing and Language Section of the SAT To prepare for the Writing and Language section of the SAT, research the following phrases on the Internet. Read, take notes, write down examples, study, and periodically review. ·       Commas with a list; serial comma usage ·       Non-essential and essential clause

New SAT Essay Scoring Rubric (2016) for Use in the Classroom (adapted from the College Board Rubric) An A (would score 22-24 points on the SAT)  essay consistently meets all the criteria below. A B/C  (would score 18-21 points on the SAT) essay mostly meets all the criteria below. A D/F  (would score 16 or below on the SAT) essay seldom meets all the criteria below.

Look up the following terms using Google. Find examples. Write down the definitions and at least one example for each item. If you are confused and need more clarification, make a note in your binder to ask me during class. (We may have discussed these terms before or you may have defined them already, but repetition is the mother of memory.)

Short Story Presentation Rubric Student Names: 1=lowest score; 5=highest score

Key Objectives Identifying Critical Information Examining Similarities and Differences You will engage the class in a discussion/presentation of the short story assigned to you.  As you do the tasks below, also think of questions to ask your peers,  including excerpts to read aloud.  Your peers should have a thorough understanding of the story by the time you complete your presentation.  Expect to answer questions.  You may also consider adding some creative activity (other than what is listed below).

Using an incompatible subject and verb: Jacob's talent in English and Science prove he is a scholar. Shifting verb tenses: She gives me a birthday present and sang.

Click this link to print out a copy of MLK's famous letter. You will annotate this text during class discussion. https://www.uncg.edu/hhs/docs/MLKLetter1963.pdf