CAHSEE BOOTCAMP! With Mrs. McGuire and Ms. Nolan.

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CAHSEE BOOTCAMP! With Mrs. McGuire and Ms. Nolan

Class Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15 - 4:15 December 4- December 20 Come to every class session Come prepared!

THE CAHSEE Every tenth grader must take the CAHSEE in March You MUST pass the CAHSEE to get your diploma The more times a person takes the CAHSEE, the harder the test seems to be for them to pass… So… Pass it the first time! English = Reading + Essay

Materials You need a spiral notebook or composition book just for this class! You need a pen or pencil. Flashcards! Yes, you should be studying! Yes we will have quizzes and tests! No! it will not count as a grade! Yes, you are doing this to help yourself pass the CAHSEE!

Today’s Agenda 1.Your Essay Score 2.Writing Prompts 3.Practice 4.The Thesis Statement 5.Thesis Practice

Essay Scores The CAHSEE is scored on a scale of is a passing score. 1-2 means you must take the test over next year! How did you do?

CAHSEE Grade Sheet 1. Practice Essay 1 = _____ / 4 PASS/ TRY AGAIN

The Essay Looking at the Prompt

The Essay 1.It’s important to make goals for yourself when you write, this is how we improve. 2.Reread your CAHSEE Essay and reflect on your score. How could you make your essay better? 3.What are 1-2 goals you have for your next essay? Finish the statement I will improve my writing for next time by _____________.

The Prompt TopicExplanation 1. The writing prompt The set of directions that explains what must be included in your essay or writing task

Two Types TopicExplanation 2. response to writing The writing task asks you to compose an essay using information that you already know.

Two Types TopicExplanation 3. response to literature The writing task asks you to compose an essay using information from a provided text.

The Thesis When you are writing an essay on an issue, your thesis should be your opinion on the topic. It should show your attitude (feeling) towards this subject. After thinking about this issue, what point do you want to make?

States the Thesis Thesis= opinion+ reasons

If possible, have at least 3 reasons to support you idea.

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The students in your school want to find a way to help people at the nursing home nearby. There are many different ideas circulating about the best thing to do. Write an essay for your school newspaper putting forth your idea about how best to help. Use specific details, examples, and reasons to convince your readers. THESIS:

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