Session 3: Writing Session 3: Writing Conventions and Writing Conventions and Writing Strategies Strategies Test-Taking Tips # 3 Test-Taking Tips # 3 Writing on the CAHSEEWriting on the CAHSEE Writing StrategiesWriting Strategies Writing ConventionsWriting Conventions Writing Applications (CAHSEE Writing Applications (CAHSEE

Essay Writing)Essay Writing) Structure of a 5-Paragraph EssayStructure of a 5-Paragraph Essay

Test-Taking Tips #3

Make a plan when you first get your test. Some people like to do the easy questions first, some like to get the

hard ones out of the way. You have to stay within the section, but you can do the questions in the section in any order you wish.

Come to the test prepared by studying this guide, and be confident that you can pass!

On Writing Conventions questions (grammar and usage), trust your ear. Read the sentence choices aloud in your head to decide which one

sounds correct. Try not to second-guess yourself. Unless you’re sure you made a

mistake, don’t over think and change a lot of questions.

What is the purpose of writing?

To communicate an ideaTo express emotionsTo entertainTo explainTo persuade (convince)To describeTo respond to literatureAny others??

CAHSEE Writing

27 Multiple-Choice writing questions total1 Essay Questions

There are three strands:Writing Strategies

Writing ConventionsWriting Applications

CAHSEE Writing Writing Strategies

•12 test questions that ask you to find and correct errors and choose better words and phrases. They are based on a rough draft of an essay or article. . •In this section, you do not have to write any essays, but you have to answer multiple choice questions about editing and revising essays. •Questions may begin, “which sentence would best begin this essay” or “which of the following sentences do not fit well in the paragraph”

Writing Strategies Tips

Read the questions CAREFULLY. The test will often have the important word in ALL CAPITALS. Exp: “Which of the following word is the BEST substitution for

the word “employees” in sentence 1?”

Study the rules of grammar provided here, and think of what a teacher with a red pen may choose. The test is looking for standard English grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

Study the following information on combining sentences carefully. There are typically a few questions about combining sentences.

Combining SentencesSentences can be combined by

using three punctuation marks: the hyphen (-), the colon (:), the semi-colon (;).

(You can also use coordinating conjunctions(for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so—F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.!!!)

to combine clauses that are grammatically parallel

(the same order of word types).

Combining SentencesA colon (:)

is also used to add more information and especially to list things after the colon.

What follows a colon may be a clause (She is a great dancer: she practices ballet, salsa and hip-

hop.) or a group of words that cannot stand by themselves (She practices many types of dance:

ballet, salsa and hip-hop.)

Combining SentencesA semi-colon (;)

is used to connect clauses and is the most important punctuation mark for combining

sentences.

It can be used alone to connect clauses (She is beautiful; her eyes shine like diamonds.) It can also be used to connect clauses together with special linking words such as however, moreover,

therefore.

Combining SentencesSample Question: Choose the answer that is

the most effective substitute for each underlined part of the sentence. If no substitution is necessary, choose “Leave as is.”

I expect you to finish the work by three, however, if it takes longer, call me.

(A) three however, if it takes longer, call me. (B) three: however, if it takes longer, call

me.(C) three; however, if it takes longer, call

me.(D) Leave as is.

Combining SentencesSolution: What punctuation mark joins the two

thoughts into one sentence?

A semicolon joins them, since they are both independent clauses that stand on their

own but are related. The semi-colon prevents run-ons if used

correctly. The correct answer is (C).

(A) three however, if it takes longer, call me. (B) three: however, if it takes longer, call

me.(C) three; however, if it takes longer, call

me.(D) Leave as is.

Main Ideas and Supporting Details

see p. 173In the Writing Strategies questions, you may have to identify

main ideas and supporting details.

Topic-Subject of a piece of writingMain Idea- The most important idea the writer

expresses about this topicSupporting Details-The facts, examples,

statistics, or concepts that back up the main idea.

Thesis Statement

see p. 173 (we will also talk about this next time when we write essays)

A topic sentence, usually at the end of the first paragraph, that controls the entire essay. In other words, the thesis statement is the point you are trying to prove in your essay.

Example thesis statement: “Most students dislike writing essays because they would rather be doing exciting science experiments, reading poetry, or playing sports.”

Writing Conventions15 test questions that test your

understanding of grammar

and your knowledge in the

mechanics of punctuation

(e.g. semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).

You will also have to identify and use clauses and understand sentence construction (parallel structure,

proper placement of modifiers, etc.).

Grammar ReviewThe test will not ask you directly about the “parts of speech”, but

they are important in order to understand Noun: person, place, or thing (dog, New York, OFL) Verb: action word (talk, study, run) Adjective: word that describes (happy, bright, fast) Adverb: a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, another

adverb; usually ends in ‘-ly’ (happily, very, slowly)

Subject: the subject is the part of the sentence (usually a noun) that performs the action. (she gave me the book; the dog slept)

Predicate: the part of the sentence that is not the subject (she gave me the book; the dog slept)

Subject+ Predicate=complete sentence

Grammar Review: Clausessee p. 194 A clause is a group of words that has a verb and a subject. Some are

complete sentences, but others need to be linked to another clause to make sense. Independent (Main) Clause: a complete thought, and

can stand alone as a sentence or be linked to another clause. Exp: People had to keep a fire going all the time.

Dependent (Subordinate) Clause: does not express a complete idea, so it has to be linked to the independent clause.

Exp: Before matches made it easy to start a fire

Complete sentence using both types of clauses:

Before matches made it easy to start a fire, People had to keep a fire going all the time.

Grammar Review: Punctuationsee p. 194-195 Semicolon: used between independent clauses without

conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so—F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.!!!)

Exp: Fire is our good friend; fire is our deadly enemy. Colon: used between independent clauses when the second

clause explains the first or provides a list.Exp: Fire is important: it heats our home and our food. Ellipses: three spaced dots, show that something has been

omitted (left out)Exp: The firefighter said, “It’s really dangerous…but we have the blaze under

control.” Hyphen: Used in some compound adjectives, numbers, and

prefixes.Exp: The well-organized squad of twenty-four firefighters are pro-American.

Grammar Review: Sentence construction and usage

see p. 198 Parallel structureSubordinationProper placement of modifiersConsistency of tenses

Talk to the Text in your Measure Up book and discuss with the class

Grammar Review:

Proofreading see p. 202 Usage Structure Diction Grammar Mechanics

Talk to the Text in your Measure Up book and discuss with the class

CAHSEE Writing Writing Application

On the writing portion of the CAHSEE exam, you will be given a

“Writing Task” which is one essay question.

You may be asked to do one of the following:

Biographical NarrativeResponse to Literature

Expository EssayPersuasive EssayBusiness Letter

Biographical Narrativesee p. 210

Tells the story from the life of a real person.

Often, this type of CAHSEE essay question will ask you to write about

someone who is important in your life.

Response to Literaturesee p. 214

You read a (literature) text and are asked to respond (write an essay) based on a

question regarding that passage.

This type of question asks that you first comprehend the text, then write about it (use TtT

and chunking!).

Expository Essaysee p. 219

Expository essays (also called compositions) are most often nonfiction, meaning that it

deals with real people, things, events and places.

The question may ask you to write about an important moment in history or technology,

or a question about school.

Persuasive Essaysee p. 223A persuasive essay (or composition) asks you to

defend a position or argue for your side of an issue about which people disagree.

A sample question may ask you to write an essay for your school paper in which you convince the readers of the importance of

volunteer hours as a graduation requirement or a convincing essay about whether or not there should be art and music in school.

The readers want you to think about the other side of the argument and keep that in mind as you defend your ideas

Business Lettersee p. 227

A Business Letter is a formal correspondence about a business related

matter. When you’re writing a business letter, your purpose may be

•to apply for a job• to complain•to request information•Etc.

Business Letter (continued)

See p. 228 for an example of formatBesides the way it looks, treat the business

letter pretty much the same way you would treat an essay. It should include: Salutation Introduction Body Conclusion Signature

CAHSEE Essay Writing#1. Remember

Make sure to answer all parts of the writing task.

If the question is asking you to describe the main characters decisions and

emotions, make sure to address both.

CAHSEE Essay Writing# 2. Remember

Make sure you have the correct five-paragraph essay structure with a strong introduction, three body

paragraphs, and conclusion.

Use specific details and examples from the passage to demonstrate your understanding of the main idea’s

and the author’s purpose.

Vary your sentences to make your writing more interesting.

CAHSEE Essay Writing

# 3. Remember

Real people (usually teachers) are hired by the testing company to grade essays.

They read a lot of essays, give it a score (1 through 4) quickly, and two grader’s scores are combined for your final score.

Make your essay easy to read both in terms of the structure, and in terms of handwriting. If the grader has to struggle to read your essay, they can’t pay attention to your great ideas!

Your CAHSE Essay Should Include Five strong paragraphs (at least four sentences)A thesis statement at the end of the

introduction paragraph Clear main ideasSupporting evidenceUnderstandable writing

Clearly written (check your handwriting!) Good (enough) spelling Clear grammar

How should my essay look?

Introduction

Body paragraph 1

Conclusion

Body paragraph 2

Body paragraph 3

Kind of like a hamburger….

Introduction

Body Paragraph 1

Body Paragraph 2

Body Paragraph 3

Conclusion

Stay Tuned….We will go over more information about

writing essays next time, and you will practice with the help of your classmates and your teacher.

For now, follow the structure described as well as you can when you respond to the essay assigned for tonight’s homework! (page 212)

Homework Due Next Session Homework Due Next Session

Page, 167-170, 174-176, 196-197, 204-Page, 167-170, 174-176, 196-197, 204-206, 206, Measuring UpMeasuring Up

Do your best to respond to the essay Do your best to respond to the essay topic on page 212. We will go over it in topic on page 212. We will go over it in class. class. Use p. 211 as a modelUse p. 211 as a model Use everything we have learned so far about Use everything we have learned so far about

essay structureessay structure Write at least 5 paragraphsWrite at least 5 paragraphs

Vocabulary Flashcards for all bolded Vocabulary Flashcards for all bolded words p. 167-202words p. 167-202

Session 3: Writing Session 3: Writing Conventions and Writing Conventions and Writing Strategies Strategies Test-Taking Tips # 3 Test-Taking Tips # 3 Writing on the CAHSEEWriting on the CAHSEE Writing StrategiesWriting Strategies Writing ConventionsWriting Conventions Writing Applications (CAHSEE Writing Applications (CAHSEE

Essay Writing)Essay Writing) Structure of a 5-Paragraph EssayStructure of a 5-Paragraph Essay

Test-Taking Tips #3Test-Taking Tips #3

Make a plan when you first get your test. Make a plan when you first get your test. Some people like to do the easy questions first, Some people like to do the easy questions first,

some like to get the hard ones out of the way. You some like to get the hard ones out of the way. You have to stay within the section, but you can do the have to stay within the section, but you can do the questions in the section in any order you wish.questions in the section in any order you wish.

Come to the test prepared by studying this guide, Come to the test prepared by studying this guide, and be and be confidentconfident that you can pass! that you can pass!

On Writing Conventions questions (grammar On Writing Conventions questions (grammar and usage), trust your ear. and usage), trust your ear. Read the sentence choices aloud in your head to Read the sentence choices aloud in your head to

decide which one sounds correct.decide which one sounds correct. Try not to second-guess yourself. Unless you’re Try not to second-guess yourself. Unless you’re

sure you made a mistake, don’t over think and sure you made a mistake, don’t over think and change a lot of questions. change a lot of questions.

What is the purpose of What is the purpose of writing?writing?

To communicate an ideaTo communicate an idea To express emotionsTo express emotions To entertainTo entertain To explainTo explain To persuade (convince)To persuade (convince) To describeTo describe To respond to literatureTo respond to literature Any others??Any others??

CAHSEE Writing CAHSEE Writing

27 Multiple-Choice writing 27 Multiple-Choice writing questions totalquestions total

1 Essay Questions1 Essay QuestionsThere are three strands:

Writing Strategies Writing ConventionsWriting Applications

CAHSEE Writing Writing Strategies

•12 test questions that ask you to find and correct errors and choose better words and phrases. They are based on a rough draft of an essay or article. . •In this section, you do not have to write any essays, but you have to answer multiple choice questions about editing and revising essays. •Questions may begin, “which sentence would best begin this essay” or “which of the following sentences do not fit well in the paragraph”

Writing Strategies Writing Strategies TipsTips

Read the questions CAREFULLY. The test will Read the questions CAREFULLY. The test will often have the important word in ALL CAPITALS.often have the important word in ALL CAPITALS. Exp: “Which of the following word is the BEST substitution Exp: “Which of the following word is the BEST substitution

for the word “employees” in sentence 1?”for the word “employees” in sentence 1?” Study the rules of grammar provided here, and think Study the rules of grammar provided here, and think

of what a teacher with a red pen may choose. The of what a teacher with a red pen may choose. The test is looking for standard English grammar, test is looking for standard English grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.spelling, and sentence structure.

Study the following information on combining Study the following information on combining sentences carefully. There are typically a few sentences carefully. There are typically a few questions about combining sentences. questions about combining sentences.

Combining SentencesSentences can be combined by

using three punctuation marks: the hyphen (-), the colon (:), the semi-colon (;).

(You can also use coordinating conjunctions(for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so—F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.!!!)

to combine clauses that are grammatically parallel

(the same order of word types).

Combining SentencesA colon (:)

is also used to add more information and especially to list things after the colon.

What follows a colon may be a clause (She is a great dancer: she practices ballet, salsa and hip-

hop.) or a group of words that cannot stand by themselves (She practices many types of dance:

ballet, salsa and hip-hop.)

Combining SentencesA semi-colon (;)

is used to connect clauses and is the most important punctuation mark for combining

sentences.

It can be used alone to connect clauses (She is beautiful; her eyes shine like diamonds.) It can also be used to connect clauses together with special linking words such as however, moreover,

therefore.

Combining SentencesSample Question: Choose the answer that is

the most effective substitute for each underlined part of the sentence. If no substitution is necessary, choose “Leave as is.”

I expect you to finish the work by three, however, if it takes longer, call me.

(A) three however, if it takes longer, call me. (B) three: however, if it takes longer, call

me.(C) three; however, if it takes longer, call

me.(D) Leave as is.

Combining SentencesSolution: What punctuation mark joins the two

thoughts into one sentence?

A semicolon joins them, since they are both independent clauses that stand on their

own but are related. The semi-colon prevents run-ons if used

correctly. The correct answer is (C).

(A) three however, if it takes longer, call me. (B) three: however, if it takes longer, call

me.(C) three; however, if it takes longer, call

me.(D) Leave as is.

Main Ideas and Main Ideas and Supporting DetailsSupporting Details

see p. 173see p. 173In the Writing Strategies questions, you may have to In the Writing Strategies questions, you may have to

identify main ideas and supporting details. identify main ideas and supporting details.

Topic-Topic-Subject of a piece of writingSubject of a piece of writing Main IdeaMain Idea- The most important idea the writer - The most important idea the writer

expresses about this topicexpresses about this topic Supporting DetailsSupporting Details-The facts, examples, -The facts, examples,

statistics, or concepts that back up the main statistics, or concepts that back up the main idea. idea.

Thesis StatementThesis Statement

see p. 173see p. 173 (we will also talk about this next time (we will also talk about this next time when we write essays)when we write essays)

A topic sentence, usually at the end of the A topic sentence, usually at the end of the first paragraph, that controls the entire essay. first paragraph, that controls the entire essay. In other words, the thesis statement is In other words, the thesis statement is the the point you are trying to prove in your essay. point you are trying to prove in your essay.

Example thesis statement: “Most students Example thesis statement: “Most students dislike writing essays because they would dislike writing essays because they would rather be doing exciting science experiments, rather be doing exciting science experiments, reading poetry, or playing sports.”reading poetry, or playing sports.”

Writing ConventionsWriting Conventions

15 test questions15 test questions that test your that test your

understanding of grammarunderstanding of grammar

and your knowledge in the and your knowledge in the

mechanics of punctuationmechanics of punctuation

(e.g. semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens). (e.g. semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).

You will also have You will also have to identify and use clausesto identify and use clauses and understand and understand sentence constructionsentence construction (parallel structure, proper placement of (parallel structure, proper placement of

modifiers, etc.).modifiers, etc.).

Grammar Grammar ReviewReviewThe test will not ask you directly about the “parts of speech”, but The test will not ask you directly about the “parts of speech”, but

they are important in order to understand they are important in order to understand NounNoun: person, place, or thing (dog, New York, OFL) : person, place, or thing (dog, New York, OFL) VerbVerb: action word (talk, study, run): action word (talk, study, run) AdjectiveAdjective: word that describes (happy, bright, fast): word that describes (happy, bright, fast) Adverb: Adverb: a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, another a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, another

adverb; usually ends in ‘-ly’ (happily, very, slowly)adverb; usually ends in ‘-ly’ (happily, very, slowly)

SubjectSubject: the subject is the part of the sentence (usually a : the subject is the part of the sentence (usually a noun) that performs the action. (noun) that performs the action. (sheshe gave me the book; gave me the book; the dogthe dog slept) slept)

Predicate:Predicate: the part of the sentence that is the part of the sentence that is notnot the subject the subject (she (she gave me the bookgave me the book; the dog ; the dog sleptslept))

Subject+ Predicate=complete sentenceSubject+ Predicate=complete sentence

Grammar Review: Grammar Review: ClausesClausessee p. 194see p. 194

A A clauseclause is a group of words that has a verb and a subject. Some are is a group of words that has a verb and a subject. Some are complete sentences, but others need to be linked to another clause to complete sentences, but others need to be linked to another clause to make sensemake sense.. Independent (Main) Clause: Independent (Main) Clause: a complete thought, a complete thought,

and can stand alone as a sentence or be linked to another and can stand alone as a sentence or be linked to another clause. clause.

Exp: Exp: People had to keep a fire going all the time. People had to keep a fire going all the time. Dependent (Subordinate) Clause: doesDependent (Subordinate) Clause: does not not

express a complete idea, so it has to be linked to the express a complete idea, so it has to be linked to the independent clause. independent clause.

Exp: Exp: Before matches made it easy to start a fireBefore matches made it easy to start a fire

Complete sentence using both types of clauses:Complete sentence using both types of clauses:

Before matches made it easy to start a fire, People had Before matches made it easy to start a fire, People had to keep a fire going all the time. to keep a fire going all the time.

Grammar Review: Grammar Review: PunctuationPunctuationsee p. 194-195see p. 194-195

SemicolonSemicolon: used between independent clauses without : used between independent clauses without conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so—conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so—F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.!!!)F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.!!!)

Exp: Fire is our good friend; fire is our deadly enemy.Exp: Fire is our good friend; fire is our deadly enemy. ColonColon: used between independent clauses when the second : used between independent clauses when the second

clause explains the first or provides a list.clause explains the first or provides a list.Exp: Fire is important: it heats our home and our food. Exp: Fire is important: it heats our home and our food. EllipsesEllipses: three spaced dots, show that something has been : three spaced dots, show that something has been

omitted (left out)omitted (left out)Exp: The firefighter said, “It’s really dangerous…but we have the blaze under Exp: The firefighter said, “It’s really dangerous…but we have the blaze under

control.”control.” HyphenHyphen: Used in some compound adjectives, numbers, and : Used in some compound adjectives, numbers, and

prefixes.prefixes.Exp: The Exp: The well-organized well-organized squad of squad of twenty-fourtwenty-four firefighters are firefighters are pro-American.pro-American.

Grammar Review: Grammar Review: Sentence construction Sentence construction

and usageand usagesee p. 198 see p. 198 Parallel structureParallel structure SubordinationSubordination Proper placement of modifiersProper placement of modifiers Consistency of tenses Consistency of tenses

Talk to the Text in your Talk to the Text in your Measure Measure Up Up book and discuss with the book and discuss with the classclass

Grammar Review: Grammar Review:

ProofreadingProofreading see p. 202see p. 202 UsageUsage StructureStructure DictionDiction GrammarGrammar MechanicsMechanics

Talk to the Text in your Talk to the Text in your Measure Up Measure Up book and discuss with the classbook and discuss with the class

CAHSEE Writing Writing Application

On the writing portion of the CAHSEE exam, you will be given a

“Writing Task” which is one essay question.

You may be asked to do one of the following:

Biographical NarrativeResponse to Literature

Expository EssayPersuasive EssayBusiness Letter

Biographical Narrativesee p. 210

Tells the story from the life of a real person.

Often, this type of CAHSEE essay question will ask you to write about

someone who is important in your life.

Response to Literaturesee p. 214

You read a (literature) text and are asked to respond (write an essay) based on a

question regarding that passage.

This type of question asks that you first comprehend the text, then write about it (use TtT

and chunking!).

Expository Essaysee p. 219

Expository essays (also called compositions) are most often nonfiction, meaning that it

deals with real people, things, events and places.

The question may ask you to write about an important moment in history or technology,

or a question about school.

Persuasive Essaysee p. 223A persuasive essay (or composition) asks you to

defend a position or argue for your side of an issue about which people disagree.

A sample question may ask you to write an essay for your school paper in which you convince the readers of the importance of

volunteer hours as a graduation requirement or a convincing essay about whether or not there should be art and music in school.

The readers want you to think about the other side of the argument and keep that in mind as you defend your ideas

Business Lettersee p. 227

A Business Letter is a formal correspondence about a business related

matter. When you’re writing a business letter, your purpose may be

•to apply for a job• to complain•to request information•Etc.

Business Letter Business Letter (continued)(continued)

See p. 228 for an example of formatSee p. 228 for an example of format Besides the way it looks, treat the Besides the way it looks, treat the

business letter pretty much the same business letter pretty much the same way you would treat an essay. It way you would treat an essay. It should include:should include: SalutationSalutation IntroductionIntroduction BodyBody ConclusionConclusion SignatureSignature

CAHSEE Essay Writing#1. Remember

Make sure to answer all parts of the writing task.

If the question is asking you to describe the main characters decisions and

emotions, make sure to address both.

CAHSEE Essay Writing# 2. Remember

Make sure you have the correct five-paragraph essay structure with a strong introduction, three body

paragraphs, and conclusion.

Use specific details and examples from the passage to demonstrate your understanding of the main idea’s

and the author’s purpose.

Vary your sentences to make your writing more interesting.

CAHSEE Essay CAHSEE Essay WritingWriting

# 3. Remember# 3. Remember

Real peopleReal people (usually teachers) are hired by the (usually teachers) are hired by the testing company to grade essays. testing company to grade essays.

They read They read a lot a lot of essays, give it a score (1 of essays, give it a score (1 through 4) quickly, and two grader’s scores are through 4) quickly, and two grader’s scores are combined for your final score.combined for your final score.

Make your essay Make your essay easy to readeasy to read both in terms of both in terms of the structure, and in terms of the structure, and in terms of handwritinghandwriting. If . If the grader has to struggle to read your essay, the grader has to struggle to read your essay, they can’t pay attention to your great ideas!they can’t pay attention to your great ideas!

Your CAHSE Essay Should Your CAHSE Essay Should Include Include Five strong paragraphs (at Five strong paragraphs (at leastleast four four

sentences)sentences) A thesis statement at the end of the A thesis statement at the end of the

introduction paragraph introduction paragraph Clear main ideasClear main ideas Supporting evidenceSupporting evidence Understandable writingUnderstandable writing

Clearly written (check your handwriting!)Clearly written (check your handwriting!) Good (enough) spellingGood (enough) spelling Clear grammarClear grammar

How should my essay How should my essay look?look?

Introduction

Body paragraph 1

Conclusion

Body paragraph 2

Body paragraph 3

Kind of like a Kind of like a hamburger….hamburger….

Introduction

Body Paragraph 1

Body Paragraph 2

Body Paragraph 3

Conclusion

Stay Tuned….Stay Tuned…. We will go over more information We will go over more information

about writing essays next time, and about writing essays next time, and you will practice with the help of you will practice with the help of your classmates and your teacher. your classmates and your teacher.

For now, follow the structure For now, follow the structure described as well as you can when described as well as you can when you respond to the essay assigned you respond to the essay assigned for tonight’s homework! (page for tonight’s homework! (page 212)212)

Homework Due Next Session Homework Due Next Session

Page, 167-170, 174-176, 196-197, 204-Page, 167-170, 174-176, 196-197, 204-206, 206, Measuring UpMeasuring Up

Do your best to respond to the essay Do your best to respond to the essay topic on page 212. We will go over it in topic on page 212. We will go over it in class. class. Use p. 211 as a modelUse p. 211 as a model Use everything we have learned so far about Use everything we have learned so far about

essay structureessay structure Write at least 5 paragraphsWrite at least 5 paragraphs

Vocabulary Flashcards for all bolded Vocabulary Flashcards for all bolded words p. 167-202words p. 167-202