**** ETNI on the web http://www.etni.org.il http://www.etni.org **** Content-type: text/plain; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-1A8B4A67; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Where specifically is the weakness in composition. Go through the rubrics thoroughly and see from which aspect you consistently take off points. Then, work on it. The Israeli students don't get enough composition techniques until the 12th grade in many schools. Basic outline, planning can make all the difference and even help with unseens, since they become more aware of what's in a text. Batya ##### To send a message to the ETNI list email: etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ##### ##### Send queries and questions to: ask@xxxxxxxx #####