On this page you will develop the skills necessary for success in Section III of Paper 1 by revising the elements of a high quality essay and composing your own extended response. This section of the exam has a suggested time allocation of 40 minutes and involves constructing an essay based on your core and related texts (between 1-2 related texts depending on the question).
INSTRUCTIONS:
Part 1 - Revision
Part 1 - Revision
1. Take the following quiz to revise your essay writing skills.
2. You will be provided with a variety of useful tips and reminder along the way. Make sure you record this information in a separate word document as it will help you complete Part 2 of this activity.
3. One you have successfully completed the quiz move on to Part 2.
Note: This quiz is not timed, however, it should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
2. You will be provided with a variety of useful tips and reminder along the way. Make sure you record this information in a separate word document as it will help you complete Part 2 of this activity.
3. One you have successfully completed the quiz move on to Part 2.
Note: This quiz is not timed, however, it should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Part 2 - Essay Writing
Part 2 - Essay Writing
1. Click on the Sample Essay 1 and Sample Essay 2 links below to access example extended responses based on the concept of Discovery.
2. Read each essay, making sure to take notes on what the writer has done well and the areas they could improve. Record these notes in your word document from Part 1 and use the tips from the revision quiz to assist..
3. Share your findings with a partner. Did they record any ideas that you missed?
4. Working with your partner, select a Discovery question from the Practice Questions link below and construct an essay plan in your word document.
5. Working individually, use your essay plan to compose your own response in your word document.
6. Click on the Submit Your Essay link below and copy and paste your response into the box provided.
2. Read each essay, making sure to take notes on what the writer has done well and the areas they could improve. Record these notes in your word document from Part 1 and use the tips from the revision quiz to assist..
3. Share your findings with a partner. Did they record any ideas that you missed?
4. Working with your partner, select a Discovery question from the Practice Questions link below and construct an essay plan in your word document.
5. Working individually, use your essay plan to compose your own response in your word document.
6. Click on the Submit Your Essay link below and copy and paste your response into the box provided.
Note: This activity should take between 1-2 hours to complete.