does anyone on here know how to grade a SAT essay?
a number of us do that. If you want a score, post.
Here is a really good explanation:
http://blog.eprep.com/2006/11/09/how-your-sat-essay-is-scored
As Bobpursley said, if you have a practice essay you'd like input on, please post it.
tight, i don't have the essay with me today (i am at school) but i will post probably 2 tomorrow at about this time
Yes, I can help you with that. To grade a SAT essay, you need to follow the official SAT Essay Scoring Rubric. The essay is scored by two graders on a scale of 1-4 in three separate categories: Reading, Analysis, and Writing. These scores are then added up to give a total score out of 8.
Here's how the scoring rubric breaks down:
1. Reading: This category assesses how well you understood and interpreted the passage provided in the essay prompt. You should identify key ideas, evidence, rhetorical devices, and the overall structure of the passage.
2. Analysis: This category evaluates how well you analyzed the author's argument and persuasive techniques. You should assess the logical reasoning, evidence, and persuasive elements used by the author to develop their claims.
3. Writing: This category assesses your ability to effectively communicate your analysis and ideas. You should focus on aspects such as organization, sentence structure, word choice, and use of evidence to support your points.
To get a better understanding of the scoring criteria, I recommend visiting the official College Board website. They provide examples of essays with different scores and the corresponding explanations.
Keep in mind that practice and familiarity with the rubric are key to effectively grade SAT essays. It can also help to review sample essays and learn from the feedback provided.