1. 3rd Essay Prompt

2. Prompt 2008 Form B

10. This essay scored a/an…
Turn to your Buddy
What score would you have given this essay?
Why?
This essay scored a/an…
*Here’s why:

12. Look at your own essay Let’s look at a sample… On your essay:
Based on the scoring rubric provided by the College Board, what would you have scored your own essay?
What score did you receive?
What could you have done differently to increase your score on this essay?
What did you do well on this essay?
Let’s look at a sample…

13. Prompt 2009 Form B

15. Look at your own essay Let’s look at a sample… On your essay:
Based on the scoring rubric provided by the College Board, what would you have scored your own essay?
What score did you receive?
What could you have done differently to increase your score on this essay?
What did you do well on this essay?
Let’s look at a sample…

21. This essay scored a/an…
Turn to your Buddy
What score would you have given this essay?
Why?
This essay scored a/an…
*Here’s why:

23. Prompt 2011 Form B

25. Look at your own essay Let’s look at a sample… On your essay:
Based on the scoring rubric provided by the College Board, what would you have scored your own essay?
What score did you receive?
What could you have done differently to increase your score on this essay?
What did you do well on this essay?
Let’s look at a sample…

31. This essay scored a/an…
Turn to your Buddy
What score would you have given this essay?
Why?
This essay scored a/an…
*Here’s why:

33. The 3rd Essay This prompt is called a Free-Response question
There are many different directions this prompt could take you
The prompt typically consists of a provocative style question designed to encourage you to think about the “big picture” concepts of novels and plays
You are allowed to choose any title of literary merit
The readers look for:
Literary insight
Awareness of character
Comprehension of theme
Ability to transfer specific ideas and details to a universal concept
A well-organized essay written in a mature voice
The essay should:
Indicate your ability to choose appropriate illustrations from a full-length work and connect them in a thoughtful way

34. Past Prompts The journey as a major force in a work
What happens to a dream deferred?
Transformation (literal/figurative)
Descent into madness/hell
Ironic reversal in character’s beliefs/actions
Perception and reality
A child becomes a force to reveal
Ceremony or ritual plays an important role
The role of the fool, comic character, or wise servant who reveals…
Etc.

35. Planning
In your RJ, make a list of all of the novels you have read and are familiar with (Note: just because you read it doesn’t mean you are familiar enough with it to use it for this essay)
Under each title, list any big ideas/concepts/themes that are associated with that title.
Use novels AND plays
Try to remember author and character names along with setting and time period.
Continue to build this list over the next couple of weeks – we will combine our lists together as the test nears!