Testing

Testing
There will be 2 timed writing tests in this course: Thursday, March 26 at 12:45-1:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 at 12:45-1:30 p.m. These are worth 20% of your class grade. They will be administered in our regular classroom.

1. Read prompts carefully (perhaps twice), and then chose the prompt you want. 2. Next, use up to 3 minutes for brainstorming. 3. Choose two major support points for the prompt topic and sub-topic/details to support those points. 4. Take up to 4-5 minutes to organize and and write some notes (outline if you have time). 5. The remaining amount of time (37-39 minutes) should be spent on writing a complete essay including: an introduction with a thesis! (2-5 sentences depending on the length of those sentences), two body paragraphs for your main points including explanations and details, and a brief conclusion (summarizing your claim--thesis and main points).
 * Timed essay planning**


 * Compare/Contrast Example Outline from class**


 * Compare/Contrast Example Essay from class**