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For any essay you are required to write, ask your teacher the minimum length requirement. The rubrics below may vary in length suggestions. The Writing Process: https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2014/09/freshman-english-and-ap-english-writing.html Proofreading Checklist (Staple to the front of your essay.): https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2020/02/proofreading-checklist-attach-to-front.html How to Write an Evaluative Essay: https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2014/02/freshman-english-how-to-write.html How to Analyze and Evaluate an Argument: https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2017/12/how-to-evaluate-argument.html

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.

THE ESSAY PROMPT The prompt (question) shown below, or a nearly identical one, is used every time the new SAT is given. As you read the passage below, consider how [the author] uses evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

Synthesis of Movement, Giacomo Balla (1914) Responding to the Synthesis Prompt on the AP Exam (You Can Use These Ideas to Write Any Synthesis Essay) The Synthesis Prompt appears first in the Free-Response Section of the AP English Language and Composition Exam.  Synthesis is a blending of ideas from other sources to create a new whole (your essay).  In this exam, there will be either 6 or 7 Sources (A through G) that you will need to read and gather ideas to support your argument--your response to the prompt. At least one of the Sources will be visual (a chart, a graph, a picture, a cartoon).  The directions on the exam tell you that you must incorporate at least 3  different  Sources into your discussion (essay).  You may think of the Synthesis Essay as a mini Research Paper.  You are being tested on your ability to read, evaluate, and utilize the Sources in a coherent written argument.  Below are some pointers that I have come up with...

Writing and Language Pointers for the New SAT (2016) (Information in this post was excerpted and adapted from Kaplan's New SAT study guide. Kaplan has a variety of excellent books to prepare you for the SAT.) The following tips will help you do well on the Writing and Language section of the SAT.

Vocabulary Advice and Other Pointers for the New SAT (2016)—Reading, Writing and Language, and Essay Words-in-Context questions often test your ability to know second meanings of words, not the most obvious definition.

(You must have permission from the author to copy and print out for use in your classroom. This material is protected by copyright law.) SAT Plan:  https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/p/an-eight-week-plan-to-prepare-students.html Model for Education:  https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/p/a-new-model-for-education.html Models of Analysis:  https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/p/i-often-use-models-of-my-own-analytical.html Methods for Vocabulary Development:  https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/p/the-following-information-was-excerpted.html Deliberative Practice:  https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/p/what-is-deliberative-practice.html Scholar-Led Discussions:  https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/p/i-try-to-use-scholar-led-discussions-as.html Ten Greatest Speeches:  https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/p/the-top-ten-greatest-speeches.html Plymouth Plantation Unit Plan:  http://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/p/unit-plan-of-plymouth-plantati...

An Eight-Week Plan to Prepare Students for the SAT Each week, the junior English teacher will administer at least one timed Writing and Language passage (10-12 minutes maximum). Each week the junior Social Science teacher will administer at least one timed Reading passage (13-15 minutes maximum). Each week the junior Math teacher will administer at least one timed Math assessment (20 questions in 25 minutes). Of course, teachers will need to provide some direct instruction on the SAT ahead of time. At least once a week the junior English teacher will require students to provide evidence (Khan Academy printout) of completing an SAT Writing and Language activity as a homework assignment. At least once a week the junior Social Science teacher will require students to provide evidence (Khan Academy printout) of completing an SAT Reading activity. At least once a week the junior Math teacher will require students to provide evidence (Khan Academy printout) of completing an SAT Math...