You will have one hour and thirty minutes to write a practice CAT by hand. You may use a paper dictionary only. Cell phones MUST BE OFF! You cannot talk to each other, ask me any questions, or get up once the exam has begun.
Your essay must have:
- A summary of the passage.
- A claim or thesis responding to a significant idea in the passage.
- Body paragraphs with reasons and evidence. Refer back to the passage by quoting and commenting on the quotes.
- A conclusion.
If I were you, I would take the full hour and thirty minutes to complete the test!
Homework: Read the student responses to "Playtime is Over" HERE, noting their length and how they fulfill the requirements for thesis and evidence.
