SAT & In-Class Essays, Part II

Today we finishing our brief study of the SAT Essay, its expectations, its evaluative scoring system, and its purpose for our work at Dominion. We will also be beginning a new unit of study in Literature.

Agenda:

1. Pater Noster 
2. Grammar Exercises: 
1. Subject-Verb Agreement
2. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
3. SAT Calibration: What does a good/bad essay look like?
4. 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.
5. The In-class Essay (ICE): How does it apply to our Humanities course?
6. Copy down HW:
1. Study Grammar Notes for a quiz next week.