SAT Essays, Part III: standards and expections.

Today we are concluding our study of the SAT Essay. But remember: we are doing this only as a format for study. In other words, we are looking at SAT Essay to understand expected standards for in-class, timed, handwritten essays in general.
  
Agenda:

1. Oramus. 
2. Finish Reading Journal: SAT Essays
1. Students score un-scored essays, using the SAT rubric in order to internalize and apply the standards used by the College Board. For example:
1. Essay X: 3 -- Although this essay develops a point of view on the issue, it lacks sufficient detail in its supporting examples. Vocabulary is adequate, and it develops some mastery. 
2. Review and discuss results.
3. Fire-drill! 
4. The In-class Essay (ICE): How does it apply to our Humanities course? 
1. Grade your own. 
5. Copy down HW: 
1. Study grammar notes and read Confessions.