Essay+Writing

Activity 1 -historically correct -grammatically correct -uses facts with sources to support -make the argument or point clear -long enough to be able to fully argue argument

Activity 2


 * 1) Be knowledgeable about your content ﻿ use the documents
 * 2) Read the directions / prompt / question carefully ﻿make sure the question is being answered
 * 3) Brainstorm & Outline ﻿get all ideas out on paper
 * 4) Have an appropriate title
 * 5) Directly answer the question / respond to the prompt
 * 6) Use a strong, clear thesis statement
 * 7) Prove your thesis statement throughout the essay
 * 8) Make sure your arguments are presented in an organized way
 * 9) Include evidence/examples //and// analysis of them
 * 10) Include key terms, academic vocabulary, appropriate research/documents/sources
 * 11) Provide context
 * 12) Acknowledge other POVs / opposing arguments (and disprove them, if possible)
 * 13) Use correct grammar and spelling
 * 14) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure the paragraphs and sentences flow together, that it’s a smooth read
 * 15) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Finish with something profound
 * 16) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Proofread and revise*

Activity 3 for the most part, all of the points i have pretty down packed. the only thing i need to work on more is using the documents to support my argument. i often bring up goo points without going back and finding something to support the argument i present.

Activity 4 http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap10_us_history_q2.pdf

the test taker needs to know...

-a good deal about the revolutionary war -know vocabulary relating to the revolutionary war -properly look at something and give a full analyses -understand all parts of the question and answer it fully