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Mock Exam Deconstruction

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? .

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Mock Exam Deconstruction

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  1. Question 3 :Argument Mock Exam Deconstruction

  2. Argument • What it is • What it’s not

  3. Read the prompt carefully

  4. Prewrite • Key Words • Extent • Characterization • Today • Key Facts • Author • Time Period • Author’s View

  5. Scorer’s First Job Is the essay an UPPER HALF or LOWER HALF essay? Tells WHY and HOW Tells WHAT Abstract/ Universal Truth Literal/Concrete

  6. Scoring Guide Even: Level of THINKING Odd: Level of WRITING

  7. Most essays fell in this range Inconsistent-- Flashes of greatness 4 Inadequate

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Not just a WRITING test, but a THINKING test Know stuff!

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