1. Writing test

2. Exercise in Persuasion
40 minutes to write
ACT provides 3 perspectives on the issue
You are to evaluate and analyze the 3 perspectives
You can state and or develop your own perspective
Explain the relationship between your chosen perspective and at least one of the other perspectives
Develop your ideas with sound reasoning and examples
Organize your ideas clearly and logically
Use standard written English

3. How scored 2 trained readers will read your essay
Each reader gives you a 1-6 score in each domain
Ideas and Analysis
Clear main idea, show understanding of issue, write about each perspective and relationship to own
Development and Support
Explaining your reasoning, use persuasive examples, why worth considering
Organization
Organized to show relationship between ideas and guide the reader through your discussion
Language Use
Use English to convey ideas, grammar, word choice, and mechanics. Right style and tone
The 2 scores from each domain are added together (2-12)

4. General guidelines
Read the prompt and the 3 perspectives very carefully
Use transitions throughout your paper
Write Legibly
Don’t skip lines

5. Plan of action Plan your essay-Brainstorm (5 Minutes)
Choose your perspective-either 1 of the 3 given or your own
Notes on all 3 perspectives
Notes on your perspective (if different)
Organize your thoughts (3 minute)
Write your introduction paragraph (5 minutes)-2-3 sentences
Write your body of your essay (20 minutes)
Write your conclusion (5 minutes)
Re-read your essay looking for errors (2 Minutes)

6. Rubric
Rubric.pdf
Sample Promt
file:///L:/Library/Leann%20files/ACT/Sample-Writing-Prompt.pdf

7. Writing videos Magoosh part 2 Extra Prompts Tom Clements