Today we went over some examples of essays that received a score of "4." Basically, remember to write about everything that is mentioned in the prompt, vary the length of your sentences, and try to keep the grammar mistakes to a minimum.
Besides the prompts that we covered in class, spend a little time tonight thinking about the following:
1) You might be asked to explain something you do and why it is important and/or interesting. Think about the things you do in your spare time, such as sports, cooking, playing a musical instrument, etc. Choose one and make a list of the things you might say.
2) You might be asked to write a persuasive essay. The prompt will give you the topic; make sure you provide the opposing viewpoint and then rebut it before giving your closing argument.
3) In class, we worked on one last prompt:
A person who seems in charge of every situation is sometimes called a "natural leader." People often look to such a person to lead them in projects both great and small. Describe someone you have read about who seems to be a "natural leader." Write an essay in which you describe the person and his or her accomplishments so vividly that your readers will feel they know this person.
For class purposes, I asked that you choose a person that you've read about whom you would consider to be a natural leader. Then, in your notebook, make a list of the traits this person has. I don't need you to write an introductory paragraph for this person; just have that list of traits in your mind in case this is the prompt CAHSEE gives you.
TONIGHT, GO TO BED EARLY SO YOU WILL BE WELL-RESTED FOR TOMORROW.
TOMORROW MORNING, EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST SO YOU'LL HAVE ENERGY.
GOOD LUCK!! (but you won't need it, because you'll do fine!)
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