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SUMMER 2020 (2) E-LEARNING
TAP 5 ENGL 106/107 (18%)
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I. Read the following statements and decide whether they
are TRUE or FALSE. (10 Points)
1. The punctuation in the following sentence is correct: Ali likes sushi, however, he does not eat wasabi paste.
2. Death of fish and other marine creatures is the cause of oil spills.
3. The following sentence is grammatically correct: My car is bigger than your.
4. The plan of development in an essay is a preview of the major points that support the essay.
5. The pronoun in the following sentence is correct: Each of the girls was using their phone during the meeting.
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II. Read the following statements and add a third logical point to complete the Thesis. (10 Points) 1. Travelling to a new country can be stressful.
a. Not knowing the language.
b. Not knowing the local traditions.
c. _____________________________________________
2. My mother has three qualities that I admire. a. Kindness
b. Beauty
c. _______________________
3. Eating before bedtime is unhealthy. a. Not being able to fall asleep
b. Having indigestion
c. ______________________________
4. Opposed to the popular belief, home is not the best place to work.
a. Having a snack too often
b. Sleeping during online class
c. ______________________
5. Buying a new car is much better than buying a used car. a. Insurance
b. Safety
c. ________________________________
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III. Use the three points of development in Part II and write well rounded Thesis Statements. (10 Points)
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IV. Choose ONE of the following topics and develop an essay of 550 – 650 words. (70 Points) Please check the Rubric for a better understanding of the essay task.
This is a Turn-It-In Assignment.
• Compare or contrast Kuwaiti and Saudi culture.
• Compare or contrast YouTube and TikTok.
• Effects of fast food restaurants’ popularity.
• Causes of animal extinction.
BONUS 10%: Create a detailed outline for your essay.
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Grading Criteria Essay Rubrics 7 5 3 1 Introduction Introduction starts with a catchy Hook, Connecting Information follows a logical sequence towards Thesis Statement ,
Thesis Statement It is in the correct place, clearly mentions the aim of the essay whether it focuses on Causes or Effects, includes the 3 points of development in parallel structure
Body 1 Starts with a topic sentence , Includes 2-3 supporting ideas, Each supporting idea has sufficient examples
Body 2 Starts with a topic sentence , Includes 2-3 supporting ideas, Each supporting idea has sufficient examples
Body 3 Starts with a topic sentence , Includes 2-3 supporting ideas, Each supporting idea has sufficient examples
Conclusion Restates the Thesis Statement, Gives an overview of the main points, Ends in a final comment
Unity Essay rounds up to support the ONE point set in the introduction. All the paragraphs successfully clarifies this main point.
Coherence Essay flows naturally Transitions are used sufficiently and meaningfully
APA Referencing Essay includes a sufficient number of references (In-text and end text). References are correctly and meaningfully placed.
Grammar and Mechanics The essay is free of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar/usage errors,
TOTAL: ………… /70