Write a paragraph of 100-120 words that answers all the questions about your chosen topic.
EPP 100E-Learning Spring 2
Assignment Zero
Student Name:_______________________________ Grade: _______/ 100
Think back to the topics we covered this semesterin our Pathways Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking coursebook. Choose ONE TOPIC from the list below.
Write a paragraph of 100-120 words that answers all the questions about your chosen topic.
Use in your paragraph at least 4 words from the Pathways unit where your chosen topic is discussed.
After you write your paragraph, make sure you use the Self-Editing list to help you improve your answers.
20 points
• Pathways F, Unit 5: Taking a risk. Write a paragraph that answers the following questions: What are some common risks people take? What kind of risks do you take? What kind of risks do you never take? Is it good or bad to take risks? If it is good, why? If it is bad, why?
• Pathways F, Unit 6: Endangered species. Write a paragraph that answers the following questions: What is one of the animals that areendangered today? Where does this animal live? How many are there left in the world?Why is this animal endangered? Are people doing something to prevent its disappearance? If yes, what? If not, what should they do?
• Pathways F, Unit 7: Famous inventors. Write a paragraph that answers the following questions: Who is one of the most important inventors? When was he/she born? What are his/her inventions or discoveries? Why are these important? For whom can this inventor be a role model ?
• Pathways F, Unit 8: Exploration.Write a paragraph that answers the following questions: Is it important to explore the oceans? Why/Why not ? Is it important to explore space? Why/Why not ? What is a place that you would like to explore? Why do you want to explore it ?
• Pathways 1, Unit 1: Life in a day.Write a paragraph that answers the following questions: What do you do in a typical day? Give at least 3 examples of activities and write each example in a separate sentence. For each activity mentioned explain: when do you do this ? with whom? why?
Write your chosen topic here:__________________________
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Word Count:___________
Self – Editing :
Read your paragraph again and answer the questions in the table below. Place an X in the appropriate cell. Fill in the Comments column when necessary.
Questions YES NO Comments
Did I use complete sentences to answer the questions asked by my chosen topic?
Did I answer all the questions asked by my chosen topic? Each question should be answered using one to four complete sentences.
Did I use capital letters where necessary?
Do all my sentences end with the correct punctuation?
Do I have some sentences in which I used conjunctions? If NO, write at least two sentences using conjunctions in the Comments
Are there any grammar mistakes in my sentences ?
Did I use at least four words from the related Pathways unit ? Write the words you used in the CommentsPoints will be deducted if the 5 words are not mentioned in the comment box.
Did I write enough words ? Points will be deducted if the word limit is not met.
Does Microsoft Word indicate I have spelling mistakes ?
Instructor’s Grade & Feedback
Indicator 0 1 2 3 4
All sentences have accurate grammar. There are no fragments.
There is a mix of simple and complex sentences. In the complex sentences, commas are used adequately.
Capitalization and punctuation rules are used adequately.
Vocabulary choices are appropriate to convey the desired meaning. Words are spelled correctly. Four words from the relevant coursebook unit have been identified and used accurately in the paragraph.
The word count is met. All paragraph prompt questions are answered and the answers provided are relevant.
Total Grade:
__________ / 20__________ / 100
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