Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Essay Test Thursday! Study!

 Essay Test Thursday on Causes of the Spanish-American War
Don't be this guy. Study for this timed exam.

Don't forget to study for Thursday's essay test. Be sure to report directly to the computer lab. 

The essay is worth 100 test points and will be timed for the class period. No extensions.

Here is how you will be graded out of 100 points:

10 points - Handwritten Outline Written Prior to Exam (5 minutes)

15 points - Thesis Statement / Introduction - contains the main points you plan to argue. Based on the prompt.

60 points - Body of Essay - at least four main points w/ significant support for your argument based on your thesis

10 points - One counterclaim argument w/ optional reply

5 points - Conclusion with no new material introduced

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