Component Three: Improving AICE General Paper Scores Developing Strong Support and Making Connections Key Questions: Key Content: What thematic connections can be made to Communicate information in a clear, concise, provide deep support to an argument? logical and appropriate manner What additional information and/or explanation Focus on key areas of concentration for General can be included in a support paragraph to Paper essay explain each point in depth? Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of What impact do strong transition sentences national and global issues have on the fluency of an essay? Demonstrate knowledge of methods and How can research and reporting expand the techniques of effective writing: knowledge base for successfully addressing the Clear understanding of prompt prompt? Strong thesis statement How can debate expand the knowledge base Logical organization for successfully addressing the prompt? Comprehensive support and explanation What are the expectations for formal language Sophisticated transition sentences and tone? Analytical conclusion Elevated vocabulary Mastery of grammar, usage and mechanics Review of formal language rules No abbreviations/contractions No personal pronouns
Component Three: Improving AICE General Paper Scores Developing Strong Support and Making Connections Key Questions: What thematic connections can be made to provide deep support to an argument? What additional information and/or explanation can be included in a support paragraph to explain each point in depth? What impact do strong transition sentences have on the fluency of an essay? How can research and reporting expand the knowledge base for successfully addressing the prompt? How can debate expand the knowledge base for successfully addressing the prompt? What are the expectations for formal language and tone? Key Content: Communicate information in a clear, concise, logical and appropriate manner Focus on key areas of concentration for General Paper essay Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of national and global issues Demonstrate knowledge of methods and techniques of effective writing: Clear understanding of prompt Strong thesis statement Logical organization Comprehensive support and explanation Sophisticated transition sentences Analytical conclusion Elevated vocabulary Mastery of grammar, usage and mechanics Review of formal language rules No abbreviations/contractions No personal pronouns
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