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ACT Writing

ACT Writing. Format. Persuasive—Argue your point 4-6 Paragraphs Introduction Main Body Paragraphs Supporting Points Address counterpoint(s) Conclusion. Introduction. Attention Getter Put the issue in context—WHY DOES IT MATTER? Mention main counter argument

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ACT Writing

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  1. ACT Writing

  2. Format • Persuasive—Argue your point • 4-6 Paragraphs • Introduction • Main Body Paragraphs • Supporting Points • Address counterpoint(s) • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • Attention Getter • Put the issue in context—WHY DOES ITMATTER? • Mention main counter argument • Thesis (Position Statement) and the mainsupporting points

  4. Body Paragraphs • Claim/Support • Specific Details/Examples • Prove counterpointincorrect/unimportant • Why it is important/how does it supportyour position (clincher)

  5. Conclusion 1. Address the greater importance • 2. Predict what would happen if yourposition is correct OR what wouldhappen if the opposite position won • 3. Be specific, strong, and interesting—DO NOT REPEAT

  6. Grading Rubric • 6 = effective • 5 = competent • 4 = adequate • 3 = developing • 2 = weak • 1 = off topic, illegible, or blank (0)

  7. Understanding of the Task: • Realize what the question is asking • Take a position • Address the prompt

  8. Context of Discussion: • Consider the complexity of the issue byexamining different perspectives • Addressing the counterarguments

  9. Full and Specific Development • Full—range of examples • Example:history, politics, literature, current events, etc. • All supporting your position • Specific—very detailed examples • Using proper names, dates, etc. • Explain WHY supports your argument

  10. Focus • Every main point is relevant to yourposition • Every specific detail is relevant toyour main point • Explain why they all support yourposition

  11. Good Command of Language • Sentences are varied • Word choice varied and precise • Spelling and grammatical errors arelimited and do not distract reader • Be convincing, interesting and specific (use logos, pathos, anecdotes, quotes, questions, etc.)

  12. Time • 2-5 minutes of planning (Read prompt carefully; know what it is asking) • T chart then outline (brief) your ideas • 25 minutes to write (stop periodically and read what you have written) • Cross out and/or add as needed • FINISH!

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