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Scorers understand that this is not a polished copy of an essay; it is a first draft based upon the essay prompt.  \n• A copy of the scoring guide used for the essay can be found at [http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/essay/pracStart.html](http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/essay/pracStart.html)  \n• [Collegeboard.com](Collegeboard.com) also provides an SAT Preparation Center at [http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/prep_one.html](http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/prep_one.html)  \nEssay Strategies  \nPractice is the key to success on the SAT Essay. Having a strategy in place for using the test time wisely will help you better accomplish the task of creating a high quality essay. The following strategies will be useful as you practice for and complete the SAT Essay.  \n• Be sure to read the entire prompt carefully.  \n• As you begin to formulate your essay, be sure to address all ideas presented in the writing prompt. Some prompts have more than one question to be addressed, and you must be sure to address all parts of the prompt within your essay  \n• Bring your own clock/watch so you can monitor the time remaining in the test  \n• Take the time to think through and plan your essay before you begin writing  \n􀀁 Create an outline or mind map  \n• Follow the rules for creating your essay  \n􀀁 Use formal written language and avoid slang  \n􀀁 Clearly state your opinion as the main idea in paragraph 1  \no Utilize the writing prompt to create your topic sentence  \n􀀁 Use the next 2-3 paragraphs to support your opinion using strong arguments that are clearly expressed and easy to understand. Be sure each of these paragraphs:  \no Begin with a topic sentence  \no Contain supporting details based on logical reasoning or personal examples  \no Use vivid, descriptive language  \n􀀁 The final paragraph should clearly restate your opinion, summarize your major points and leave the reader with a clear conclusion  \n• Take time to proofread your essay. Proper use of punctuation, capitalization, grammar and spelling does make a difference. You should also be sure you have used variety in sentence structure and in your vocabulary choices.  \nName:   Date:   \nSAT Essay Practice Activities  \n􀀂 Proceed with creating your essay by practicing the following steps:  \n􀀁 In the space below, create an outline for your essay based on an opinion you have formed in your mind from the thesis you developed.  \n􀀁 Write a topic sentence below.  \n􀀁 On a separate sheet of paper, write your essay.  \n􀀁 Read the following checklist and keep these items in mind as you proofread your essay.  \no I used formal written language and avoided slang  \no I clearly state my opinion as the main idea in paragraph 1  \no I supported my opinion using strong arguments that are clearly expressed and easy to understand.  \no Each of my supporting paragraphs:  \n• Begin with a topic sentence  \n• Contain supporting details based on logical reasoning or personal examples  \n• Use vivid, descriptive language  \no I clearly restated my opinion, summarized my major points and left the reader with a clear conclusion  \no I used proper punctuation, capitalization, grammar and spelling throughout my essay  \no I varied my sentence structure  \no I used a variety of words when selecting vocabulary  \n􀀁 Exchange essays with a partner and use the SAT Essay Scoring Guide (available at [http://www.collegeboard.","cbCaiuGPzm4qjHp1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuGPzm4qjHp1","pdf",115490,"English","# About the SAT Essay\n## Key timing and expectations\n\n# Essay Strategies\n## Planning, structure, and language\n## Proofreading and evaluation\n\n# SAT Essay Practice Activities\n## Outline and writing steps\n## Checklist and peer feedback\n\n# SAT Essay Practice Activities Annotated Teacher’s Version\n## Classroom facilitation and timing","[{\"question\":\"How long do students have to write the SAT Essay, and do they know the topic in advance?\",\"answer\":\"Students have 25 minutes to complete the essay. 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