| 1. |
Generate essay topics from reading, discussion, and observation. (I) |
| 2. |
Select a general topic suitable for development in an essay of a specified
length and for a specific audience and purpose. (I) |
| 3. |
Compose a thesis statement suitable for development in an essay. (I) |
| 4. |
Use a thesis statement and support to create a well-organized plan
for an essay. (I) |
| 5. |
Write an essay introduction which creates interest and states the thesis.
(II) |
| 6. |
Write support paragraphs which develop the thesis statement of an essay;
contain topic sentences; display unity, coherence, and completeness; and
contain specific information and concrete detail. (II) |
| 7. |
Write a conclusion which follows logically from the body of the essay.
(II) |
| 8. |
Use diction which sustains a consistent level of formality; demonstrates
originality; has appropriate connotations/denotations; and reflects effective,
appropriate, and original imagery. (II) |
| 9. |
In a minimum of five essays select and effectively use appropriate
rhetorical patterns for a specific purpose and audience employing any combination
of the following: exemplification, comparison/contrast, classification,
causal analysis, narration, description, process analysis, definition,
and essay response. (I,II,III) |
| 10. |
Write an essay of argumentation which demonstrates sound logical development.
(I,II,III) |
| 11. |
Revise the draft of an essay to demonstrate attention to audience,
purpose, organization, style, mechanics and sentence structure. (III) |
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