Grade my sat essay please! January 2009 prompt

<p>Please grade my essay! You only have to take 3 min to read it. Grade from 0-12 please.</p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

<p>Planning lets people impose order on the chaotic processes of making or doing something new. Too much planning, however, can lead people to follow the same predetermined course of action, to do things the same way they were done before. Creative thinking is about breaking free from the way that things have always been. That is why it is vital for people to know the difference between good planning and too much planning.
Adapted from Twyla Tharp, The Creative Habit</p>

<p>Assignment:
Does planning interfere with creativity? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.</p>

<p>Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, once said, "If I had an hour to save the world, I would spend 50 minutes planning my rescue and 10 minutes implementing my plan." Einstein recognized the importance and power of planning. Planning is a powerful tool and allows one to effectively channel his or her creativity. Planning is a crucial step of the creative process, and without it, creativity is limited. In the realms of music and writing, artists have repeatedly demonstrated that planning maximizes creativity.</p>

<p>Since the inception of modern music in the sixteenth century, composers have shown that planning is a vital part of the creative process. From European baroque composers to American jazz artists, musicians have demonstrated the importance of planning. Johann Sebastian Bach, the greatest of the baroque composers spent months composing his inventions and fugues. Bach meticulously orchestrated every little note and nuance; every aspect of his music was carefully constructed. Back never neglected the importance of planning his music and rose to be one of the most influential musical figures of all time. SImilarly, the late American jazz pianist, Bill Evans, tirelessly orchestrated every note of his arrangements of popular jazz standards. Even in the realm of jazz, an improvised style of music, musicians have taken careful measures to plan their music. </p>

<p>Similarly, throughout history great writers have never ceased to aknowledge the importance of planning. Mark Twain, who some regard as the great American author, meticulously planned every aspect of his magnum-opus, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain spend many years of his life studying and memorizing everything he could about the Mississppi River. The author knew he wanted to write a novel about the American West, so he spent a great deal of time analyzing the United States frontier. Twain's studies of the west were part of his larger plan to write Huck Finn. If Twain had failed to execute the early parts of his plan, he would have never written the great American novel.</p>

<p>Creativity can only exist with planning. An artist who fails to plan will never achieve his or her creative potential.</p>

<p>I would give it a 12. It was clear, straight to the point. Good topics used. I knew from the start that it had to be good once I read the quote from Einstein. Even though the conclusion is short, it suffices for the SAT. Anyway, can I ask you a few questions?</p>

<p>Did you memorize a few quotes? I mean how do you get a perfect quote from Einstein that fits the topic?</p>

<p>Did you happen to know Mark Twain's history and how Bach constructed his music? I would of never pulled that out.</p>

<p>Nicely written; I would suggest beefing up that conclusion a little bit though.</p>

<p>10 make it longer thats what matters the most, even if you have to sacrifice some of the quality.</p>

<p>It's definitely in the 10-12 range. The conclusion isn't as strong as the introduction (great Einstein quote). Also, when talking about music and writing, you sometimes just say ____ planned when he did this. ____planned when he did that. Might want to get more specific on how they planned, although that would require more knowledge. Good stuff tho.</p>

<p>Im actually not sure if the bit about Twain is 100% accurate, but you don't need to be factually accurate on the SAT. THe graders only have 3 min to grade your essay, so they wont check for accuracy. Also, the Einstein quote isn't exact. I just know he said something to that effect.</p>