ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY FRQ 1 2020 Exam PRACTICE Prompt
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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY FRQ # 1 - 2020 Exam PRACTICE Prompt #2_Thesis Write
FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION – FRQ #1 DIRECTIONS Directions: Take a few minutes to plan and outline your answer You have 25 minutes to read and respond to this question Respond to all parts of the question and use substantive examples
FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION – FRQ #1 ** PROMPT ** Gridlock has become the norm in times of divided government. American democracy has found ways to resolve these conflicts so the country can meet the needs of the people.
FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION – FRQ #1 Part (A) - THESIS STATEMENT 1 POINT Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis statement that establishes a line of reasoning. Respond to the prompt rather than restating the prompt. Establish a line of reasoning
FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION – FRQ #1 Part A: SAMPLE THESIS (Yes or No) * Present an argument analyzing whether or not gridlock resulting from divided government is healthy or unhealthy for our system of government.
FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION – FRQ #1 Part B: EVIDENCE/PROOF 0 to 4 POINTS In your Essay: 1. Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of accurate and relevant information. 2. At least ONE piece of evidence must be from one of the following foundational documents: 1. Federalist 51 2. Brutus 1 3. Federalist 70
FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION – FRQ #1 Part B: EVIDENCE/PROOF 0 to 4 POINTS Use a second piece of evidence from another foundational document from the list or from your study of the American political process. Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim/thesis
FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION – FRQ #1 Part B: EVIDENCE/PROOF Document Proof #2 q. Second piece of evidence to support thesis must come from another Foundational document (from list or elsewhere) or from your knowledge of how the branches of government create policy and overcome differences.
FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION – FRQ #1 Part C: Explain How or Why Evidence Supports the Thesis - REASONING q. Build the bridge between the THESIS (Part A) and PROOF (Part B) that supports it. q. This is the BECAUSE (Part C) A+B+C = 7 the