Eng 99

Exit Exam Preparation

Next Thursday and Friday, we will have the in-class Exit Exam. Your Exit Exam will be read and assessed by a different instructor. Your score on this test (Pass or Fail) can affect your movement from this course to 101, and it’s possible that a poor performance (in addition to a poor grade) will cause you to repeat 99. Please take this process seriously.

Below are the instructions for the actual test. In order to prepare you for the test, you will practice twice.

This weekend:

  • Give yourself two 50-minute periods of time. Set a timer (not kidding! It makes a difference in the pressure you feel, and time will go by fast!).
  • Read: PR p. 462 – 465 “Waterboarding: A Clarification.” Read it enough so that you understand it, can summarize it, and can respond to Bowden’s main point.
  • Follow the Exit Exam Directions to write a S-R just like the one you’ll do in class at the end of next week.

Next week, we will have another practice.

English 99Exit Exam

Read the following essay. First, write a summary of the essay that is roughly 1-2 paragraphs long (10-12 sentences). Then, in a separate paragraph or two, argue why you agree or disagree with the author’s position or thesis.

You will have two class periods to complete your exam. On Thursday when you leave, you will give me your copy of the text (with your name on it), and the portion of the writing that you have completed. On Friday, I will return these things to you and you will have that class period to finish.When you are finished, turn in your exam and the essay (and all of your notes). You may use an English-English dictionary (a book, not electronic).

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Your summary and response will be evaluated on the following criteria:

The summary clearly identifies the author’s position or thesis.

The summary includes supporting points for the author’s position or thesis but does not include minor details.

The response provides clear reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with the author’s position or thesis.

The writing is coherent, with sentences and ideas smoothly connecting to each other.

The grammar, spelling, and punctuation are clear and correct.

The summary and response are written in your own words only.