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Group Work

• Analyze the question, identify what the

question is asking.

• Brainstorm relevant evidence.

• Discuss how each piece of evidence will be

used:

 – Contrast or similarity?

 – Supports argument in favor or against?

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A.T.F.Q.

• Write a thesis statement. You may need

separate theses for each part of the question.

• Use the evidence to support thesis.

• Make sure you’ve make an explicit connection

between the evidence and what the question

is asking.

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Scoring

• Read the scoring guideline for your answer.

• Trade answers with the other members of 

your group and score responses.

• Choose one person to read an essay aloud.

• Discuss the parts of the question that your

group had difficulty with.