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Day 1: Monday, April 29th, 2019On this day, you will take section #1 of the test, which focuses on writing. You will have 90 minutes to complete this section.2 passages/ articlesA few Selected response (multiple choice)A short-constructed response (think RACECES) because it will ask you to cite from BOTH passages, so you need two C’s and E’sArgumentative or informational essayInformationalArgumentativeOutlinesParagraph #1: Introduction- background information on the topic and thesis/focus statementParagraph #1: Introduction-background information on the topic and claim (your stance on the argument)Paragraph #2: MEAL-main idea that developed from your analysis of the two articles (quote from either article)Paragraph #2: MEAL-evidence that SUPPORTS your claim (ONE supportive quote)Paragraph #3: MEAL-main idea that developed from your analysis of the two articlesParagraph #3: MEAL-evidence that SUPPORTS your claim (ONE supportive quote)Paragraph #4: MEAL-main idea that developed from your analysis of the two articlesParagraph #4: Counterclaim and Rebuttal- ONE opposing quote then SHUT THE QUOTE DOWN with your rebuttal statement)Paragraph #5: Conclusion-Make connections for the reader. Refer to your thesis/focus, but don’t simply restate it.Paragraph #5: Conclusion-briefly restate CLAIM and wrap up what you said about your supportive evidenceNotes:Remember, after you read article one, write down THREE MAIN IDEAS from that article. Then, read article two and write down THREE MAIN IDEAS from that article. Finally, compare those six main ideas, choose three, and those become your M’s in your three MEAL body paragraphs.You need quotes from BOTH ARTILCES Also, think of your TRANSITIONSNotes:Objective tone! Your opinion and stance on the topic DOES NOT MATTER!!Choose the article that has the stronger argumentRebuttal must relate to the counterclaim Final Notes: **ONLY USE THIRD PERSON!! No “I” or “you” **Paragraph SpacingSkip a line between paragraphs so it is obvious you are shifting thoughts.RevisionBe sure to take time reviewing your writing. Check your capitalization, punctuation, word usage.Day 2: Tuesday, April 29th, 2019On day #2, you will take the next two sections of the test.The test is a total of three sections, so you will have a mini break in between the sections. You will have up to 85 minutes to complete each section on day 2.Selected response (aka multiple choice)Constructed response (RACES)Extended constructed response (narrative)Constructed ResponseExtended Constructed Response (aka short narrative paper)Outlines Restate the Question This should be 1-2 paragraphs or 8-10 sentences. You will respond to a narrative prompt based on a passage you read. Effectively establishes a situation, one or more points of view, and introduces a narrator and/or character(s) Effectively uses multiple narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, pacing, reflection, and plot to interesting experiences, events, and/or characters DIALOGUE IS CRITICAL!! ImageryProvides a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events Integrates ideas and details from source material effectively Answer the question: This might take more than one sentenceCite evidence from the passageExplain how that evidence relates to your answer: This might take more than one sentence Sum up your paragraph Notes:Never use first person point of view in RACES paragraphs Example prompt: Explain what makes the relationship between Claude and Ralph complicated. Use details from the excerpt to support your answer. This prompt would use more than one sentence for an “A” because there might be several things that make their relationship complicated Notes:This is the ONLY TIME you may use first person point of view. ONLY IF THEY TELL YOU Example prompt: Willa Cather wrote the excerpt using third-person point of view. Imagine how the excerpt might be different if Ralph were narrating.Rewrite the beginning of the excerpt from Ralph’s perspective. Since they are asking you to rewrite it in Ralph’s perspective that mean it will be FIRST PERSON ................
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