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ACT instructor Terri K. shows you how to structure the new ACT essay to achieve a high score.
Today, I’m going to give you a safety net to help you structure the new ACT essay. Since last August, I’ve been helping students to
prepare to write the new ACT essay evaluating three perspectives on a contemporary issue public health and freedom, intelligent machines, globalization, genetic testing, drones, etc. It became crystal clear that even the strongest writers were struggling to construct a unified, coherent essay. This organizational strategy will help you to provide all of the elements required to achieve a high-scoring essay.
Here’s a tip: It’ll be much easier in the limited amount of time if you mostly agree with the given perspectives rather than introduce a fourth perspective of your own.
- It sets up structure for essay
- Body paragraph 1. Evaluation of first perspective that you did not choose
- Body paragraph 2. Evaluation of other perspective that you did not choose
- Body paragraph 3. Evaluation of perspective that you like
- Brief conclusion. Make a final case for your argument
Bonus Tip: Brainstorm and write a brief outline first using this structure.
Bonus Tip 2: Prepare by reading socially relevant editorials in newspaper, magazine, and online. Listen to debated issues
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