Student Name __________________________________________________

Student Number __________________________________________________

Section __________________________________________________

Teacher’s Name __________________________________________________

Writing ProjectWriting Project WorkbookWorkbookQuarter 2 Fall 2014

Level 3- UFP English Communications Department

An Opinion EssayWomen in the Workplace

The Writing Topic Prompt

This is the essay prompt:

Simplified Version of Project Essay Format

Introduction

A general statement about the topic

the specific topic of the exam

The thesis statement

First Body Paragraph

Topic Sentence

Reason + Support

Reason + Support

Concluding Sentence (result or paraphrase)

Second Body Paragraph

Topic Sentence

Reason + Support

Reason + Support

Concluding Sentence (result or paraphrase)

Conclusion Re-state the thesis statement

Summarize the two main reasons of the essay

Final statement

Today, more and more women in the Arab world want to have careers. Some people think that this will be beneficial. Others disagree and think that it will be harmful.

Discuss the reasons for both points of view and give your own opinion.

You must write at least 250 words.

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Example Essay

Our world has changed much since the days of our parents, and one of the biggest developments is the way in which we communicate with each other. Today, we use the mobile phone and many people agree that mobile phones are important in our life. However, some people believe that mobile phones are not always used in a good way. In my opinion, mobile phones have both pros and cons to their use. In this essay, I will look at both sides of the argument and give several examples.

Firstly, I believe that mobile phones are a good thing because they help to bring people together more. For instance, people can talk to each other wherever they are in the world. An example is people who work abroad. They can still talk to their families back home any time they like. As a result, mobile phones have made the world a smaller place.

In contrast, mobile phones can be a nuisance. An example of this is that they are very noisy in public places such as in restaurants or on public transport. For instance, a pop tune can be annoying when it is very loud and coming from someone’s mobile phone next to you. Another problem with mobile phones is that some people do not show respect when they are in a private building such as a hospital or mosque. Consequently, mobile phones cause more stress in society.

In conclusion, while mobile phones play a positive role in today’s society, they also have their negative effects. In this essay, we have seen that mobile phones help to bring people together more while at the same time they can be a problem because they disturb other people. In my opinion, we cannot avoid the changes that technology brings, however, as with all things in life, we must learn to use such technology in a sensible way and respect the wishes of others.

Mobile phones are the most common form of technology seen anywhere in the world. Many people think they are a good thing, and some believe they are a bad

thing. What is your opinion of them?

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MODEL ESSAY ANALYSIS

1. What is the MAIN IDEA of the essay?

2. Write the THESIS STATEMENT from the essay here.

3. What are the TWO MAIN REASONS that he/she uses to support his/her opinion?

_________________________________________________5. How many EXAMPLES for the FIRST MAIN REASON are there? What is it / are they?

6. How many EXAMPLES for each SECOND MAIN REASON are there? What is it / are they?

7. What kind of FINAL THOUGHT does the writer make in the conclusion?

Look at the model essay and do the following activities.

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Example of Outline –MOBILE PHONES (2-sided) Introduction

General Background (SHOW that the topic is interesting and Important!!): Technology is very important

(Support for General Background):

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Explain the Exact Topic (Use the exam prompt and give both sides):

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Thesis (Your opinion + how many BPs):

There are many reasons why I believe that phones are important,

in this essay…..

Body Paragraph 1

TS - Main reason (one hand): or (+ Main reason)

or

Reason _________________________________________

SS - Supporting ideas:

contact with people

________________________________________

________________________________________

CS – Result/Paraphrase of the Main reason: ________________________________________________

Body Paragraph 2

TS - Main reason (other hand): or (+ Main reason)

or

Reason _________________________________________

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SS - Supporting ideas:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

CS – Result/Paraphrase of the Main reason: ________________________________________________

Conclusion

Paraphrase the thesis statement:_______________________________________________________________________

Main ideas from the bodies:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Suggestion, Advice, or Prediction:

_______________________________________________________________________

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PRACTICE TOPIC – PORTFOLIO

Organize your points and examples in the outline. Put your most important point first. Write in note form.

Introduction

General Statement:

∙Support:

∙∙Thesis:

∙Body Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence:

∙Reason 1

Support

Reason 2

Support

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Body Paragraph 2Topic Sentence:

∙Reason 1

Support

Reason 2

Support

Conclusion

Paraphrase the thesis statement:

∙Main Ideas:

∙Advice:

∙

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Outline – WRITING PROJECT (2-sided)

Name: Section Date: November 16, 2014 This document must be done in class – 50 minutes

Introduction

General Background (SHOW that the topic is interesting and Important!!):

________________________________________________________________important

(Support for General Background):

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Explain the Exact Topic (Use the exam prompt and give both sides):

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Thesis (Your opinion + how many BPs):

________________________________________________________________________,

in this essay…..

Step 2 – ORGANIZING –

BODY 1 – or

(TS) On one hand, ______________________________________________________________

(SS)

A. (reason 1) ____________________________________________________.

1. (explain + fact, etc.) ___________________________________________________

2. (explain) ____________________________________________________________

3. (result) ______________________________________________________________

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B. (reason 2) ____________________________________

C. _____________________.

1. (example, explain, etc.) ________________________________________________

2. (explain) ________________________________________________

3. (result) if _____________________________________________________

CS: __________________________________________________________________________

BODY 2 – or

(TS) On the other hand, __________________________________________________________

(SS)

A. (reason 2) ______________________________________________________________

1. (example + fact, etc.) _____________________________________________

2. (explain) ________________________________________________

3. (result) ________________________________________________

B. (reason 2) ________________________________________________

1. (example) ________________________________________________

2. (explain) If ________________________________________________________

3. (result) Therefore, _________________________________________________

CS: So, ____________________________________________________________________.

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Body Paragraph 1

TS – On the one hand, or

Reason 1: ________________________________________________________________________

Support for reason 1 ___________________________________________________________________

Support for reason 1 ___________________________________________________________________

Support for reason 1 _________________________________________

Reason 2: _______________________________________________________________________________SS - Supporting ideas – (facts, examples, explanation, details, experience)

Support for reason 1 _________________________________________

CS – Result/Paraphrase of the Main reason: ________________________________________________

Body Paragraph 2

TS - Main reason (other hand): or (+ Main reason)

or

Reason _________________________________________

SS - Supporting ideas:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

CS – Result/Paraphrase of the Main reason: ________________________________________________

Conclusion

Paraphrase the thesis statement:_______________________________________________________________________

Main ideas from the bodies:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Suggestion, Advice, or Prediction:

_______________________________________________________________________

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United Arab Emirates University

English L3Writing Project

Outline

Quarter 2 Fall 2014Women in the Workplace

You have two class periods (100 minutes)

Using the information from your readings, Internet research and brainstorming, create an outline for your essay. You should write in note form.

Student Name _________________________________________________

Student Number _________________________________________________

Section _________________________________________________

Teacher’s Name _________________________________________________

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Organize your points and examples in the outline. Put your most important point first. Write in note form.

Introduction

General Statement:

∙Support:

∙∙Thesis:

∙Body Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence:

∙Reason 1

Support

Reason 2

Support

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Body Paragraph 2Topic Sentence:

∙Reason 1

Support

Reason 2

Support

Conclusion

Paraphrase the thesis statement:

∙Main Ideas:

∙Advice:

∙

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English L3Writing Project

First Draft

Quarter 2 Fall 2014Women in the Workplace

You have two class periods (100 minutes)

Using the information from your outline, create a first draft for your essay. Review the feedback given to you from your teacher. You should write on alternate lines.

Student Name _________________________________________________

Student Number _________________________________________________

Section _________________________________________________

Teacher’s Name _________________________________________________

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English L3Exam

Writing Project

Final Version

Quarter 2 Fall 2014Women in the Workplace

You have two class periods (100 minutes)

Using the information from your first draft, create a final version of your essay. Review the feedback given to you from your teacher. You do not need to write on

alternate lines.

Student Name ______________________________________________________

Student Number ______________________________________________________

Section ______________________________________________________

Teacher’s Name _______________________________________________________

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Name: __________________________________________ ID: ________________________5 4 3 2 1

العام المستوى You are at a much higher standard than the rest of the level and should do very well at the next level.

الصف في الطلبة بقية على تتفوق أنتالتالي المستوى في الناجحين من .وستكون

You are ready for the next level and should do well.

باستطاعتك و التالي للمستوى جاهز أنتفيه .النجاح

You are just about ready for the next level, though you still have a lot of things to improve.

وجوب رغم التالي للمستوى جاهز تقريبا أنتالنقائص من الGكثير تدارك على .العمل

You are not ready for the next level yet, but will benefit from doing another semester at this level.

ولGكنك التالي، للمستوى جاهزا لستآخرفي فصل قضاء من ستستفيد بالتأكيد

المستوى .نفس

You have a lot of English language study to do before you can move the next level.

مستواك لتطوير الدراسة من المزيد عليكالأعلى المستوى إلى والإرتقاء .اللغوي

Ideas and Information والمعلومات الأفكار

You understand the question very well. Your ideas are very relevant, interesting, original and well explained.

. مبتكرة، أفكارك جيدا فهما الموضوع فهمتأنها كما للموضوع تتطرق و للاهتمام مثيرة

جيدا .مشروحة

Your ideas are relevant and quite well explained, though there are a few unclear sentences.

جيدا شرحها وتم للموضوع تتطرق أفكاركواضحة الغير الجمل بعض وجود .رغم

This is adequate. Your ideas are reasonably clear but some of your points could be better explained.

من درجة على وأفكارك مقبول عملكالمزيد تتطلب النقاط بعض لYكن الوضوح،

الشرح .من

Many of your ideas are not clear. You don’t explain important points and you don’t provide enough information.

تشرح ولم واضحة غير أفكارك من الYكثير . بما القارئ تمد لم أنك كما الهامة النقاط

المعلومات من .يكفي

Your ideas and information are unclear and confusing. You don’t seem to understand the question.

مشوشة، و غامضة معلوماتك و أفكاركللسؤال فهما .ولاتبدي

Organization of Paragraphs

and Essaysو المقال الفقرات تنظيم

Your answer is very easy to read because the ideas are joined together very well. Each paragraph is very well organized.

محكمة أفكارك لأن القراءة سهلة إجابتكجيدا منظمة فقرة كل أن كما .الربط،

Your answer is quite easy to read. You try to join your points clearly together, though some parts could be explained better.

واضح للأفكار ربطك و سلس موضوعكمن المزيد تتطلب النقاط بعض .الشرح ولYكن

You use paragraphs but some points are not well linked together and some of your writing can be difficult to read.

لم الربط أدوات ولYكن الفقرات إستخدمت. البعض ببعضها الأفكار لربط جيدا تستخدم

موضوعك فهم الصعب .من

Paragraphs are not used properly and your ideas are not linked clearly. This answer is often difficult to read.

لم الأفكار بين الربط وأدوات الفقراتفهم الصعب من أنه كما ينبغي كما .موضوعك تستخدم

Your ideas are not arranged in paragraphs and are very difficult to follow.

منظم وغير متسلسل غير للأفكار عرضكفقرات شكل .على

Vocabulary & Spelling

والتهجئة المفرداتYou use a wide variety of VTL and non-VTL words. All words are used correctly and spelled correctly.

غيرالمطالب و المطالب الكلمات من العديدتهجئة وهجئت بفعالية استخدمت .صحيحة بحفظها

You use and spell all VTL words correctly. You also use non-VTL words successfully, though there may be some errors.

استخدمت بحفظها المطالب الكلمات كلاستخدمت أنك كما صحيحة، تهجئة وهجئت

في الأخطاء من تخل لم جديدة كلمات. الأحيان بعض

VTL words are mostly used and spelled correctly. You also try to use some new words.

قد بحفظها المطالب الكلمات معظمأنك كما صحيحة تهجئة وهجئت و استخدمت

في الجديدة العبارات بعض .مقالك استخدمت

There are lots of spelling errors and little variety in your vocabulary.

ولا التهجئة، في الأخطاء من الYكثير هناكفي المستعملة المفردات اختيار في تنوع .المقال يوجد

The wrong words are used and most VTL words are spelled incorrectly.

و تستخدم لم بحفظها المطالب الكلمات معظمخطأ هجئ استخدامه تم الذي البعض .حتى

Grammar & Punctuation

وعلامات الترقيم النحوYour grammar and punctuation have hardly any errors. There is a wide variety of simple and complex sentences. It is very easy to read.

و النحوية الأخطاء من يخلو يكاد مقالك . في تنوع يوجد أنه كما الترقيم علامات

الجمل .استخدام

There is a good variety of simple and complex sentences, though there may be some errors.

المركب من الجمل استخدام في تنوع يوجدالأخطاء بعض هناك لYكن البسيط .الى

You are good at writing simple sentences. You try some complex sentences but there are often errors.

. محاولة هناك البسيطة الجمل كتابة تجيد أنتمعظمها ولYكن مركبة جمل لاستخدام

أخطاء على .يحتوي

There are many grammar errors, even in simple sentences. Punctuation is very poor.

الجمل في حتى الأخطاء من العديد توجدتراع لم الترقيم علامات أن كما .البسيطة

There are no correct sentences in this answer. You must learn how to write a sentence.

أن عليك المقال هذا في صحيحة جمل توجد لاأولا صحيحة جملة كتابة كيفية .تتعلم