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Generate essay topics from reading, discussion, and observation. (I)
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Select a general topic suitable for development in an essay of a
specified length and for a specific audience and purpose. (I)
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Compose a thesis statement suitable for development in an essay. (I)
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Use a thesis statement and support to create a well-organized plan for
an essay. (I)
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Write an essay introduction which creates interest and states the
thesis. (II)
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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)
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Write a conclusion which follows logically from the body of the essay.
(II)
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Use diction which sustains a consistent level of formality;
demonstrates originality; has appropriate connotations/denotations;
and reflects effective, appropriate, and original imagery. (II)
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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)
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Write an essay of argumentation which demonstrates sound logical
development. (I,II,III)
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Revise the draft of an essay to demonstrate attention to audience,
purpose, organization, style, mechanics and sentence structure. (III)
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