WRITING THE ESSAY

WRITING SECTION ON DIFFERENT TESTS

SAT : One Essay prompt – 25 min. 1st MCQ section – 25 min.2nd MCQ section – 10 min.

One Essay Prompt35 mcqs 14 mcqsMCQ breakup:25 Improving sentences18 Error Identification 06 Improving Para.

GRE: 1st Essay – 30 min.2nd Essay – 30 min.

Analyze an IssueAnalyze an Argument

WHAT MAKES A GOOD ESSAY?

What can you think of?

Focus Flow Development Well supported Concise Clear position / point of view Organization Coherence Good grammar, sentence structure Each paragraph has a topic sentence. Using an Active Voice

FORMAT OF THE ESSAY: ESSAY PROMPT / ANALYSIS OF AN ISSUEEssay Structure:

Description:

1. Introduction Write an introduction explaining in your own words what the issue is about. Try to generate interest in the topic.End your paragraph with a thesis statement

2. Main body Write 2-3 paragraphs to support your position. Each paragraph should introduce one point, explain it, and try to give a specific example. Use transitions.

3. Qualification Qualify (moderate) your position 80-20 i.e. but, however

4. Conclusion Draw the essay back to your thesis. Avoid repetition of language.Find something general to say that makes it clear that you have finished.

TIMING ON THE ESSAY:

Activity: SAT: 25 minutes GRE: Issue 30 mins

Planning 4 5

Executing 19 22-23

Reviewing 2 2-3

SAT: PAY ATTENTION TO THE QUESTION AFTER THE STIMULUES

{Some allegory} Assignment: Can the study of popular

culture be as valuable as the study of traditional literary and historical subjects?

{Some quote} Assignment: Is strong moral character the

most important qualification for a leader?

READING HANDOUT:

Sample Essays

PRACTICE:

THE END

GRE: ANALYSIS OF AN ISSUE, QUESTION TYPES: Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.

Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.

GRE: ANALYSIS OF AN ISSUE, QUESTION TYPES:

Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which that claim is based.

Write a response in which you discuss your views on the policy and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider the possible consequences of implementing the policy and explain how these consequences shape your position

GRE: ANALYSIS OF AN ISSUE, QUESTION TYPES:

Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.

Write a response in which you discuss which view more closely aligns with your own position and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should address both of the views presented.