Developing Ideas Lesson Examination

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1. Use a word-processing program, preferably Microsoft Word, to complete the examination.
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Examination Questions

Answer each of the following questions according to the instructions given. Question 1 (ab) is based on the following paragraph.

A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. A sailboat glistening on the horizon provides a mental escape to faraway places. The rhythm of the ocean beating against the sand is sedating music to a troubled mind. A slow, gentle breeze can relax your tensions. You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.

1. a. Write the sentence that is the topic sentence of the paragraph.
   b. Write the sentence that is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated.
2. List four things to look for when youre proofreading.
3. Complete the following two steps:
   a. Define the term clich.
   b. Use a clich in a sentence that you create.
4. Name and explain two types of prewriting.
5. Choose one of the following prompts. Write a paragraph that’s at least five sentences long using chronological order; include a topic sentence to explain the steps you would take to complete one of the following tasks:
   a. Preparing for a test
   b. Preparing to host a party or an event
   c. Getting ready for work
   d. Cleaning your room or your home
   e. Building a snowman, sandcastle, or sculpture
   f. Creating a budget
6. Choose one of the following topics. Write a paragraph that’s at least eight sentences long that fully develops the topic.
   a. Following instructions is very important.
   b. Job training programs (such as Job Corps) are valuable to both employers and potential employees.
   c. Advances in technology are making people less social.
   d. A high school diploma is important to my future.
   e. College is not for everyone.
   f. Drunk driving can be stopped.

Checklist

Ask yourself these questions after you answer the questions for your exam.

• Did I answer all six questions and follow the instructions for each one?
• Did I answer all questions on my own, without help from the Internet?
• Did I select a topic for question 5 from the list given in the instructions?
• Is question 5 ONE paragraph?
• Does question 5 contain five sentences?
• Is question 5 written in chronological order?
• Did I select a topic for question 6 from the list given in the instructions?
• Is question 6 ONE paragraph?
• Does question 6 contain eight sentences?
• Is my work saved as a Microsoft Word document or in Rich Text Format?

If you answered NO to any of these questions, please go back and make the needed changes before submitting your work.

If you answered YES to all of the questions, you are ready to submit your work for grading!

Grading Rubric

Your instructor will use the following rubric to grade your work:

Please note: Failure to complete every question on the exam may result in the exam being returned without a grade. If your assignment is returned without a grade, you must submit a revised exam. You will only earn a final course grade when you properly complete each of the writing exams in the Practical English course.

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