Socials 11 – In-class Essay Tip

Tomorrow you will be writing your first in-class essay. The following is a list of Do’s and Don’ts.

Do:

  • bring your M.A.N.I.A booket
  • bring your Apocalypse: Video Questions
  • bring any other additional notes
  • bring a pen
  • double-space
  • staple your notes to your essay when you are done
  • take your time to re-read and make corrections or additions.

Don’t

  • have your phone out
  • have a pre-written essay
  • have notes posing as a pre-written essay
  • stress out. School is about developing skills and not chasing a number.

Need more motivation? Check out the marking rubric here and scroll to last page.