1. READ: Read the prompt, read the prompt, and read the prompt! Many students begin their essay after only a careless glance of the question. The difference between a response that receives a “1” and one that receives a “6” is sometimes determined by a simple thing: Did the student answer the question/prompt as it was presented? Read it, break it down and make sure you understand. If you don't remember how to break down the prompt, see the video below.
2. PLAN: First write as much down as you know about the topic. Then, begin to organize it. Write an outline, brief structural plan, or list of ideas to convey that would answer the prompt. An outline will help organize your thoughts and create a path for where your essay will go. Write down corresponding events, key vocabulary, and facts that will serve as evidence to support your thesis.
3. THESIS: Write a solid, well-worded thesis that answers the prompt. This is the central component of your essay. Keep referring back to your thesis as you write the essay. The body paragraphs back up and prove your thesis.
4. WRITE: Notice it is in step 4 that we finally begin writing. Without the first 3 steps, your essay has no structure, accuracy, or guidance. Be sure to write clearly and concisely. Do not get lost in your ideas. Coherent essays earn a good score. 5. NEAT: Write legibly. If the "readers" are not able to understand your ideas—they will not give you credit for them!
2. PLAN: First write as much down as you know about the topic. Then, begin to organize it. Write an outline, brief structural plan, or list of ideas to convey that would answer the prompt. An outline will help organize your thoughts and create a path for where your essay will go. Write down corresponding events, key vocabulary, and facts that will serve as evidence to support your thesis.
3. THESIS: Write a solid, well-worded thesis that answers the prompt. This is the central component of your essay. Keep referring back to your thesis as you write the essay. The body paragraphs back up and prove your thesis.
4. WRITE: Notice it is in step 4 that we finally begin writing. Without the first 3 steps, your essay has no structure, accuracy, or guidance. Be sure to write clearly and concisely. Do not get lost in your ideas. Coherent essays earn a good score. 5. NEAT: Write legibly. If the "readers" are not able to understand your ideas—they will not give you credit for them!
Thesis (1 point)
I suggest including your thesis in both areas if you have enough time. This is because sometimes towards the end, you have a better understanding of your work as a whole once you're done with establishing and proving your reasoning and will therefore write a more fitting, proper thesis in the conclusion. Make sure you include it in your intro paragraph, though! You don't know if you'll have enough time for the conclusion and you want to earn as many points as possible! |
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Contextualization (1 point)
Give historical background information or context relevant to the prompt, such as significant events or developments. Try to write about 3 to 4 sentences. I suggest that give context taking place either during the time period of the prompt. This point is not awarded for merely a phrase or a reference - you must explain the relevance of the context to the prompt. |
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EVIDENCE (maximum of 2 points)
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ANALYSIS AND REASONING (maximum of 2 points)
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Here you have an example prompt for an LEQ with an example essay and Mr. Shepherd's class presentation on how to organize your LEQ
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