5-paragraph essay about the decline and revival of languages

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Arizona State University – Global Launch A2 RW: Writing Task 1

Arizona State University – Global Launch A2 RW: Final Exam—Source-Based In-Class Writing

Directions: Review the Q: Skills for Success and outside articles read so far this session in relation to languages. On the day of the in-class writing you must write a five-paragraph essay. You must type your writing in a word document and upload it to Safe Assign.

Prompt:

· Write a 5-paragraph essay about the decline and revival of languages. Make sure you include

· the factors that contribute to decline,

· the effects of language decline

· and the factors that contribute to language revival.

Requirements:

· Answer the question entirely

· Use all three sources from class in your essay

· You need to include a total of 4 citations 2 quotes and 2 paraphrases and include parenthetical citations

Length: Five (5) paragraphs (introduction, body, and conclusion) – at least 1.5 pages (double spaced)

In-Class Writing: Using only what you’ve prepared from the book and iQ Online, with no outside materials or the Internet, write your paper within one 75-minute class period.

· Use APA formatting and citations

· Integrate target vocabulary from Q: Skills for Success

· Be objective; do not use “I,” “You,” or “We” pronouns

· Edit for spelling, grammar, complete sentences, and clarity

· Save your document, and then upload it to SafeAssign on Blackboard by the end of class

Grading: You will be graded according to the writing rubric used throughout this class.

Textbook Readings for Review:

· “History of the Maori Language” p. 6

· “When Languages Die” p. 16

· iQ Online Reading: Languages in Switzerland