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Andrew Pudewa’s High School Essay Intensive (HSEI), recorded live at Biola University, is presented on four DVDs. Reproducible handouts (.pdf files) are provided on one CD-ROM enabling you to make copies for as many students as necessary. Several bonus files (text, .mp3, and powerpoint), dealing with other aspects of SAT preparation are also included.

The program introduces tools and tips for tackling the timed essay, which is currently included in the SAT exam, as well as strategies for writing a “personal essay” for a college application.

Previous IEW experience is helpful but not required. The content in the HSEI is significantly different from any of the other IEW courses. The material is presented in two parts:

Part One - Students write two 25-minute essays (a “before”and “after”), review the grading criteria from The College Board, complete several types of outlines, and learn how to continue to practice for the test.

Part Two - Typical questions for college and university application “personal essays” are discussed, students are shown how to determine structure based on length, and learn a concrete process for developing ideas. Students write out one complete “TRIAC” paragraph and work on a full outline for a personal essay.

4 DVDs and 1 CD-ROM

High School Essay Intensive Components

SAT (Prompt-Based) Essay Preparation - Discs 1 and 2 (Part One)

• Practice for the SAT Essay (Responding to a Prompt)
• Initial Prompt Exercise
• The Six-Point Rubric
• Analysis of Scored Essays, Discussion
• How to Practice and Prepare for the SAT Essay
• Outlining Strategies
• Stylistic Considerations
• Second Prompt Exercise
• Plan for Preparation, Homework

College/University Application Essay - Discs 3 and 4 (Part Two)

• Planning for the College Application Personal Essay
• Overview of What Colleges Want
• Analysis of Samples
• The Common Application
• Organizational Strategies
• Stylistic Considerations
• Writing a Notable Essay
• Planning a Draft Exercise
• CD-Rom Includes:
• All the handouts necessary for the seminar
• Patsy Brekke’s “Essays on Demand” lesson plans, a 14-week program with complete prompts and instructions to practice SAT type essays
• An SAT Preparation Lecture on MP3 by Julie Walker of Biola Youth Academics, complete with Powerpoint slides.

What is TRIAC?

Topic: What are you writing about?

Restriction: Narrow the focus

Illustration: Give examples/evidence

Analysis: Show value, significance, problems, or impact

Clincher: Repeat or reflect the topic