- Choose ONE of the following topics and develop 5-paragraph essay of at least 750 words:
The differences/similarities between paper books and Kindle.
The causes/effects of fast food popularity
The Impact of Stress on Health
Bonus question (10 points)
- Develop a brainstorming strategy for the ideas for the chosen topic. (5 points)
- Develop a complete outline for your essay. (5 points)
Essay Rubrics
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Introduction
Introduction starts with a catchy Hook,
Connecting Information follows a logical sequence towards Thesis Statement ,
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Thesis Statement
It is in the correct place,
clearly mentions the aim of the essay
includes the 3 points of development in parallel structure |
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Body 1
Starts with a topic sentence ,
Includes 2-3 supporting ideas,
Each supporting idea has sufficient examples |
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Body 2
Starts with a topic sentence ,
Includes 2-3 supporting ideas,
Each supporting idea has sufficient examples |
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Body 3
Starts with a topic sentence ,
Includes 2-3 supporting ideas,
Each supporting idea has sufficient examples |
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Conclusion
Restates the Thesis Statement,
Gives an overview of the main points,
Ends in a final comment |
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Unity
Essay rounds up to support the ONE point set in the introduction. All the paragraphs successfully clarifies this main point. |
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Coherence
Essay flows naturally
Transitions are used sufficiently and meaningfully |
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APA Referencing
Essay includes a sufficient number of references (In-text and end text). References are correctly and meaningfully placed. |
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Grammar and Mechanics
The essay is free of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar/usage errors,
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TOTAL: / 70
- Read the following statements and add a third logical point to complete the Thesis. (10 Points)
- The first day at a new class can be stressful.
- Meeting new people.
- Finding your way around the new place.
- _____________________________________________
- My friend has three qualities that I admire.
- Empathy
- Thoughtfulness
- _______________________
- Being a parent is a tough job for many people.
- Worrying about expenses
- Worrying about health
- ______________________________
- Libraries are the best places to study.
- Quiet
- Well-lit
- ______________________
- Buying a new car is much better than buying a used car.
- Insurance is included
- They are less likely to break down
- ________________________________
- Choose the correct answer (20 Points)
- Nobody near the trees (likes / like) the new game that they are playing.
- Neither the essays nor the reports (was / were) authentic.
- The keys on the desk to the left side of the room (belong / belongs) to Sam.
- Thirty minutes (is / are) the time limit for the test.
- Several of the children (was / were) painting the wall with their fingers.
- The driver of the car was (serious / seriously) injured.
- He looked at me (angry / angrily) when I interrupted him.
- My flowers are yellow. What color are (your / yours)?
- Salama and (I / me) went to the shopping mall.
- I gladly took his (advise / advice).