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Agenda
1. Open a Blank Word Document
2. MLA in header Arial 12 pt. font
3. Insert Date 2/9/2016 Click Update Automatically
4. In the body Title: Essay [Last Name] Essay Epps
5. Under the title skip 2 lines and insert a three column, three row table as follows:
6. Save As: file type MS Word Template “Essay Template” to your flash drive and
backups
Organization
Evidence/Elaboration
Conventions
1. Non-seniors use the paragraph structure that I taught to construct two
paragraphs. Explain the most difficult and/or least difficult aspect of the PSAT
assessment
2. Seniors use the paragraph structure that I taught to construct two paragraphs.
Explain the most beneficial and/or least beneficial aspect of your senior activity.
“Experience does not make you wise; reflecting upon your experience makes you
wise.”
Three things that made proctoring the exam easier were, the materials were prepared in
advanced by knowledgeable staff, the information needed to proctor was provided in
advance and was in writing, and the training necessary was provided in advance.
“PSAT stands for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, an exam given to high
school sophomores and juniors. The test given to sophomores to prepare for the SAT is
an example of the PSAT.” (www.yourdictionary.com/psat). The three reasons indicate
that the process of proctoring was made easier by having resourceful staff. These staff
members were informed, knowledgeable and provided all materials and training
necessary prior to the exam.
Two things that made proctoring the exam easier were, the materials were prepared in
advanced by knowledgeable staff, the information needed to proctor was provided in
advance; one thing that made it difficult was that the proctor was required to move
around the room and observe at all times.
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The introductory paragraph should:
A. Assume the reader knows nothing of the subject. Tell the reader everything they
need to know and only what they need to know.
B. Use Literal language and be specific.
C. Provide a thesis statement and three supporting reasons in one sentence.
D. Provide an explanation of the topic as it reflects your supporting statements, in
your words. Use quotations from the text, or, Google [topic] + “definition,” e.g.,
PSAT definition.
E. Develop a conclusion:
a. Answer the question: “So What,” as regards your three supporting
statements. (Use this for the second paragraph.)
b. Characterize your three supporting statements by developing a list of oneword descriptors; use those words in your conclusion. (Use this for the
introductory paragraph.)
Information, training, material provided in advance support Ready, organized,
equipped,
Example: Prepared, Easy, Predisposed, Simple, Responsible, Convenient, Ready,
Trouble-free, Organized
Three things that made proctoring the exam easier were, the materials were
prepared in advance by knowledgeable staff, the information needed to proctor was
provided in advance and was in writing, and the training necessary was provided in
advance. “PSAT stands for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, an exam given
to high school sophomores and juniors. The test given to sophomores to prepare for
the SAT is an example of the PSAT.” (www.yourdictionary.com/psat). The three
reasons indicate that the process of proctoring was made easier by having
resourceful staff, who were prepared, responsible and organized. These staff
members were informed, knowledgeable and provided all materials and training
necessary prior to the exam. This made the entire process convenient and troublefree for the proctor. Students were still on their own.
Two things that made proctoring the exam easier were, the materials were prepared
in advanced by knowledgeable staff, the information needed to proctor was provided
in advance; one thing that made it difficult was that the proctor was required to move
around the room and observe at all times.