1 A.P. U.S. History 2008-2009 Writing Pack Essay Instructions 1. Essays are to be completed in blue/black ink. 2. All essays are to be short, concise and to the point. 3. Essays will be scored on a scale of 1-9. Standards are rigorous. 4. Conferences on essays will be available before school. Any conferences beyond that are by appointment only. 5. Suggested length: 1? to 2 pages (5-6 paragraphs). Nine Suggestions for Better Essays 1. Be certain you understand the question and attempt to answer it. Underline the command words. If there is more than one part to the question, be sure to address each. 2. Use facts to support your thesis, argument and generalizations. Make specific references as
APUSH Essay Practice
1 A.P. U.S. History 2008-2009 Writing Pack Essay Instructions 1. Essays are to be completed in blue/black ink. 2. All essays are to be short, concise and to the point. 3. Essays will be scored on a scale of 1-9. Standards are rigorous. 4. Conferences on essays will be available before school. Any conferences beyond that are by appointment only. 5. Suggested length: 1? to 2 pages (5-6 paragraphs). Nine Suggestions for Better Essays 1. Be certain you understand the question and attempt to answer it. Underline the command words. If there is more than one part to the question, be sure to address each. 2. Use facts to support your thesis, argument and generalizations. Make specific references as
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