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7/8 Writing Final Exam study guide

Final exam review/ study guide

7/8 Writing

This test is at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 12/19/06

Come on time; you'll need the full period.

4 easy steps to write an essay test:

1. Read the directions! Make sure you address the topic given. One thing an essay test is looking for is your ability to write on a given topic.
2. Make a plan. Be sure you plan for specific details or examples.

A. Introduction subject

B. Detail for paragraph 1

C. Detail for paragraph 2

D. Detail for paragraph 3

E. Idea for conclusion

3. Write!

4. Be sure you save time to proofread. If possible, take a short break before you

proofread. Check for spelling or words left out, and be sure you’ve put transitions

between ideas.

On your final, you’ll have a choice of 5 general essay topics. If you have a laptop, you may use it, but know that I will grade your content and organization more stringently than those of your classmates who write by hand. I’ll ask you to skip lines if you write by hand; this gives you room to make corrections if you need to.

Before the test:

We’ll write a practice essay in class. Read back over this and see if you need to do anything differently on the final.

Be sure to bring paper and pencils or pens to the test!

posted by Jenny Caudle Crisp @ 12:01 PM