AP TIP IN FALL CONFERENCE 2013 MOCK READING Darrin Pollock & Lauren Peterson

Holistic Scoring score is based on what the essay does well scoring does NOT mean simply counting “errors” each essay topic has its own scoring rubric (or guide) generally based on that topic's specific information scoring guides encompass four essential criteria: –focus –organization –development –correct and sophisticated language conventions

A Guide to Holistic Scoring

Examining the Prompt 2012 Rhetorical Analysis

Examining the Prompt Is there a specific question to address or an approach to take when answering the prompt? What knowledge and skills must a student possess to respond articulately and effectively to the prompt? What concerns surface when reading the prompt question and text? What devices & ideas do you recognize as a reader?

Rhetorical Analysis Prompt, 2012

Understanding Guidelines, Scores and Rationales

2012 Rubric/Scoring Guidlines Identify key words associated with each score. –Note how the words change with score Note the * at the bottom of the scoring guide.

Calibrating with a 5 Completes the essay task, but with no special insights. The analysis lacks depth and merely states the obvious. Ideas are predictable and the paragraph development weak. Ideas presented simplistically and often contain lapses in diction or syntax. Demonstrate uneven or insufficient understanding of how rhetorical strategies create an author's point. Writer merely lists what he or she observes in the passage instead of analyzing effect.

CALIBRATION:Sample V After reading, discuss how the student’s response accurately demonstrates a 5 paper.

Practice Part 1 RECOGNIZING THE UPPER ½  ODD SCORES

CALIBRATION: A XXX

CALIBRATION: A7 XXX9

Practice Part 1 RECOGNIZING THE UPPER ½  EVEN SCORES

CALIBRATION: R W

R6 W8

Practice Part 2 RECOGNIZING THE LOWER ½

CALIBRATION:Sample V Remember to recalibrate and review the 5 sample essay

CALIBRATION: D MM

CALIBRATION: D3 MM1

Practice Part 2 RECOGNIZING THE LOWER ½  EVEN SCORES

CALIBRATION: M H

M4 H2

PRACTICE MOCK SCORING

CALIBRATION:Sample V, Anchor 5 Remember to recalibrate and review the 5 sample essay

SCORE: 30 minutes NN AA L PP

Discuss: 10 minutes What scores did you give each essay? Why?

SCORE: 30 minutes NN4 AA8 L6 PP5

Recalibrate Essay V, score 5

Pull Samples: Y KK O

Pull Samples: Y5 (low) KK3 (high) O7 (low)