1. SAT Essay

2. What does it look like? You have 25 minutes.
You are given a prompt. You do not get to choose what you write about.
The prompt is followed by an assignment. This is also where you get your specific instructions.
Students need to state a position supported with examples from schoolwork, literature, history, or their own experience.

3. Things to Remember
You do not have much time. Once you start something you need to go with it.
Brainstorming should only be a minute of determining a thesis and listing examples to use.
SAT wants a 5 paragraph essay. You need an introduction, 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
Make sure you stay on topic.
This is your opinion. That means you can get away with the I statements.
They know you don’t have much time. It should be a polished rough draft.

4. Strategies
Choose a point of view to argue, and stick to it. Hint – Pick the side with the stronger support!
Develop your ideas logically (use transition words, and don’t jump randomly from one thought to another).
Support those ideas with appropriate examples and evidence (think concrete and precise)
Use clear, concise language, and proofread for spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes.
Write only in the space provided

5. Sample Prompt & Assignments
Prompt: "That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value." Thomas Paine
Assignment: Do we value only what we struggle for? Plan your response, and then write an essay to explain your views on this issue. Be sure to support your position with specific points and examples. (You may use personal examples or examples from your reading, observations, or, knowledge of subjects such as history, literature, science.)

6. Plan of Attack
Put the quote in your own words. This will help you understand what is being said and how to proceed.
Look at the assignment. Here it is asking our opinion.
Decide your response and list your examples.
Start writing!

7. Sample Prompt & Assignments
Prompt: “The price of greatness is responsibility.” Winston Churchill
Assignment: Do we expect too much from our public figures? Plan your response, and then write an essay...