Day 11: CAT-W Practice Test #1

Frewrite: For 5 minutes, write nonstop on the following:

Taming the CAT!

What are your fears about the CAT?

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. I will call time after 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and fifteen minutes, and when there are 5 minutes left to help you with the pacing.

Your essay  must have:

1. A summary of the passage.
2. A claim or thesis responding to a significant idea in the passage.
3. At least 2 body paragraphs with reasons and evidence. In each paragraphs, refer back to the passage by quoting and commenting on the quotes.
4. A conclusion

Homework:

1. For each of the five readings HERE, write a claim or thesis in THIS FORM.
2. Read and annotate page 25 of the class packet.