Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
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Step 1
Read the topic completely. Many students end up missing points because they answer only part of the question.
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Step 2
Make a brief outline of your essay or a list of key points. This will help you to be clear while writing the essay.
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Step 3
Write your opening paragraph. This should show both an understanding of the question and a clear thesis. You need to establish your position on the topic in this paragraph.
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Step 4
Create follow up paragraphs for your key points. When possible use a fact, quote or story to support your positions as much as possible.
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Step 5
Tie up all your points and restate your thesis in the conclusion.
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Step 6
If you have time go back and check your essay for content, clarity, spelling and grammar.
Comments
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labellefleur100 said
on 2/16/2009 Remember that the SAT does penalize you for wrong answers. Know the test!