Read the first two essays in the first section of 40 Model Essays, by E.B. White and Joan Didion and annotate thoroughly by writing in the book (if it's your own copy) or using post-its. Through your annotations, try to address the points raised in the "Method and Structure" and "Language" questions following each essay. (The questions are really, really good; it's why we chose this book for our coures reader.) You don't need to CONFINE yourself to those topics, but at least touch base with most of the questions.You may find it helpful to read the essays once through quickly for an overall impression, then read the questions and annotate.
One other thought ... we won't have time in class but I'd recommend checking out the CollegeBoard website on the PSAT if you've never taken it. It's a timed test and you're going to want every minute you've got. If you read through the sample instructions that go with the practice questions (in the "What's on the Test?" section), then you'll already know them for the test itself -- saving several precious minutes. If you have the time, go ahead and do those practice problems -- they give you a clear sense of the KINDS of things that are likely to come up on the exam. That website is:
www.collegeboard.com/psat
See you tomorrow!
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