1. OGT Short Answer Review “You mean we have to write in Social Studies too!?!”

2. Format OGT short answer responses are broken down into 2 and 4 point answers. Traditionally, 2 point responses key in on a specific focus within a given topic ◦ Ex. The Dust Bowl Normally, 4 point responses focus on a larger concept ◦ Ex. Push/Pull factors for European immigrants during the Industrial Revolution

3. Format Remember to follow the writing structure learned in your language arts classes. ◦ STRONG THESIS STATEMENT!  Usually a rewording of the question/prompt  So easy, and yet the lazy mouth breathers skip it & lose points Looking for 5-7 sentences containing supportive TERMS & IDEAS ◦ These come from that void between your ears  If you can’t remember anything about the topic, then there’s usually info in the question/prompt

4. Lets Practice: “We’re talkin’ bout practice?” – Alan Iverson (Short stint in NBA because he thought trying hard wasn’t cool) Monarchies may be absolute monarchies or constitutional monarchies. Explain how monarchs usually acquire power under both types of monarchies; Describe what limits, if any, exist on how monarchs exercise power in both types of monarchies. Write your answer in the Answer Document. (4 points)

5. Analyzing Charts & Graphs Using the data in the table, support or refute the following thesis: In 2001, Italy had a higher standard of living than Japan. Write your answer in the Answer Document. (2 points)

6. Understand the wording The early 20th century saw a significant northward migration of African-Americans. During the 1920s, nearly 400,000 African- Americans settled in New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois. Many lived in large cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. Identify two economic effects of this migration on the United States. Write your answer in the Answer Document. (2 points)

7. Think critically & be concise One way the Federal Reserve System seeks to influence the U.S. economy is by raising or lowering the rate of interest (discount rate) that member banks must pay to borrow money from the Federal Reserve. Considering that the inflation rate rose significantly from 1976 to 1980, identify the change (increase or decrease) the Federal Reserve System could have made in the discount rate to reverse that trend. Describe the expected impact this change in the discount rate would have had on: consumer spending business spending Explain why this change in the discount rate would produce the desired effects on spending. Write your answer in the Answer Document. (4 points)

8. REMEMBER ONE THING Writing is where we separate the truly excellent schools from the average schools. ◦ Likewise, it will reflect your academic ability level to your parents, fellow students, teachers, and administrators.  Be the student you are capable of being!