Writing Preparation for the SAT Secondary »

Enhance student writing success with writing prompts specifically designed to help students practice and prepare for the writing portion of the SAT. Writing Preparation for the SAT provides persuasive prompts so students can write their own persuasive essay-mirroring what they will face on the SAT. This book not only provides authentic writing experiences for students, it also provides teachers with rubrics that are based in SAT scoring methods. Perfect for independent, small-group, or whole-class instruction accompanied by sample writing models to support teacher instruction.

Introduction     4
Introduction     4
Standards Correlations     5
Unit Management     6
How to Use the Materials     6
Letter to the Parents     7
Writing Settings     8
Technology Tips and Techniques     9
The Writing Process     10
Setting Up a Writing Center     12
Lesson Ideas     14
Graphic Organizers     15
Assessment     19
Scoring Rubrics     19
How to Write an Essay     21
Sample Essays     22
Writing Checklist     25
Editing Form     27
Improving Your Writing     28
How to Be a Better Writer     28
Writing Criteria     29
Mechanics and Grammar Quick Reference     30
Writing Prompts     32
Appendix     80
Bibliography     80