Universidad Catlica Sede San Carlos

COURSE: Reading and Writing Strategies II

IV QUIZ.

TOTAL POINTS: 64

SCORE:
OBTAINED POINTS: _________

TIME ALLOTTED: 40 MINUTES

THIS QUIZ HAS _6_ NUMBERED PAGES

STUDENTS NAME: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________

Professor: Lic. Allan Benavides
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read all the instructions carefully.

2.

Write clearly and orderly. Use blue or black ink only.

3.

Whatever attempt of fraud will be penalized and the test will be nullified.

I Part. Theory.
A) 1) Read the following definitions and write the name of the type of paragraph
(narrative, descriptive, persuasive or expository) on the space provided. 3 pts
This type of paragraph explains something or provides instruction. It could also
describe a process and move the reader step by step through a method. This type
of paragraph often requires research, but it's possible that the writer is able to rely
on his or her own knowledge and expertise:
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This type of paragraph describes something and shows the reader what a thing or
a person is like. The words chosen in the description often appeal to the five
senses of touch, smell, sight, sound, and taste. Descriptive paragraphs can be
artistic and may deviate from grammatical norms.
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This type of paragraph tells a story. There's a sequence of action or there's a clear
beginning, middle, and end to the paragraph.
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This paragraph tries to convince the reader that a particular point of view is worthy
of consideration. It wants you to consider both sides of an issue, but it reveals a
bias in favor of one side over another. Facts may be presented in support of a
position.
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II part. Production. 60 pts
In this part you are going to write down paragraphs. Please be neat and organized.
Use correct punctuation, conjunctions, transition words and details in your
paragraphs. Dont forget to include a topic sentence and a concluding sentence.
The lack of any of these aspects will be penalized according to the following
criteria.

Note: Do not copy any example of descriptive, narrative,

expository or persuasive paragraph from this exam or any
other copy given to you in class nor from internet. Remember
that cheating and/or plagiarism is illegal. Please be original.
Evaluation criteria for spelling:
POINTS
DEDUCED

DESCRIPTION

5
10 or more
spelling
and/or
punctuation
mistakes are
made.

4
From 8 to 9
spelling
and/or
punctuation
mistakes are
made.

3
From 6 to 7
spelling
and/or
punctuation
mistakes are
made.

2
From 4 to 5
spelling
and/or
punctuation
mistakes are
made.

1
From 1 to 3
spelling
and/or
punctuation
mistakes are
made.

0
No spelling
and/or
punctuation
mistakes are
made.

Evaluation criteria for the entire paragraph:

Evaluation criteria

Good

Regular 2

Poor

3pts

pts

1pt

Inclusion of an appropriate topic sentence.

Appropriate quantity and quality of supporting
sentences.
Exposition of characteristics and/or details.
Appropriate quantity and quality of content.
Inclusion of an appropriate concluding sentence.
(Subtotal) Gotten points:
Points deduced for misspelling and or
ungrammaticality
(Total) Gotten points:

Please take into account the previous evaluation criteria to

write a good paragraph.

Continue in the next page

1) Write a 10 line descriptive paragraph. Think of a moment when something

very exciting happened to you. Use supporting details to describe what happened
and provide characteristics to make your paragraph meaningful. 15 pts
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Evaluation criteria
Inclusion of an appropriate topic sentence.
Appropriate quantity and quality of supporting
sentences.
Exposition of characteristics and/or details.
Appropriate quantity and quality of content.
Inclusion of an appropriate concluding sentence.
(Subtotal) Gotten points:

Good

Regular 2

Poor

3pts

pts

1pt

Points deduced for misspelling and/or

ungrammaticality
(Total) Gotten points:

2) Write a 7 line narrative paragraph. (Topic free). 15 pts

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Evaluation criteria
Inclusion of an appropriate topic sentence.
Appropriate quantity and quality of supporting
sentences.
Exposition of characteristics and/or details.
Appropriate quantity and quality of content.
Inclusion of an appropriate concluding sentence.
(Subtotal) Gotten points:
Points deduced for misspelling and/or
ungrammaticality
(Total) Gotten points:

Good

Regular 2

Poor

3pts

pts

1pt

2) Write a 7 line expository paragraph about the causes and consequences of

the Natural Resources Misuse. You can focus or narrow the topic in a more
specific one. Example: Deforestation, water pollution, garbage, chemicals etc.
Remember that an expository paragraph provides information and is not fictional.
Do not forget that this type of paragraph is usually written from a form of thirdperson point of view. 15 pts
Our Rivers?
The natural resources misuse refers to excessive use, destructive use or achieving
disparity between resources. The people know there are renewable resources and
nonrenewable resources and our governments know too; but there are powerful
reasons pushing every day to increase the misuse such as: commercial interests
like trading in products out of natural resources, food interest, ignorance on
necessity to preserve natural resources, etc.; In Costa Rica the rivers
contamination can be the most important problem they have. The river
contamination needs to be stopped right now, they need prevent more crimes
against nature from industries and giant mega-projects that change and damage
the surrounding areas near water sources; chemicals dumped into the river alter
surrounding areas and fresh water supplies; the government of Costa Rica should
punish those responsible with large fines and sanctions, such as cleaning up the
mess. However, this does not mean that misuse of natural resources is always
inevitable but at least they need to a better effort.

Evaluation criteria
Inclusion of an appropriate topic sentence.
Appropriate quantity and quality of supporting
sentences.
Exposition of characteristics and/or details.
Appropriate quantity and quality of content.
Inclusion of an appropriate concluding sentence.
(Subtotal) Gotten points:
Points deduced for misspelling and/or
ungrammaticality
(Total) Gotten points:

Good

Regular 2

Poor

3pts

pts

1pt

2) Write a 10line persuasive paragraph. (Topic free). 15 pts

Note: If you have no idea of a topic, you can see or use any of this examples:
- Children shouldnt watch TV after 10 pm.
- People should go to jail when they abandon their pets.
- Kids should get paid for good grades.
- Too much money is a bad thing.
- We shouldn't use products made from animal skins.
- Aliens probably exist.
- Reincarnation is possible.
People should go to jail when they abandon their pets.
In Costa Rica during the last months we saw a lot of terrible news related with
animal abuse. I cant imagine what those people are thinking when they hurt an
animal. Why if you kill a person with your car you go jail but if its an animal you
didnt go jail? Animals are just like us. They need love and support and they should
not be abandoning or abused. Pets need food, water, medical care and the most
important affection. Only the person that has a pet knows what I am talking right
now, Dogs know when you are happy, when you are sad; they are part of the
family. People who commit this crime should go to jail because they are hurting a
living being just because they cannot talk does not mean that they don't have
feelings. Animals are living things too! Every single animal in this world has the
right to happiness and should receive the love it gives out to the owners. And like I
mentioned before if a person kills another, they get locked up, I believe if a person
kills or seriously injures an animal it should be the same norm, because they are
just the same as us, they have feelings to.
Animals give us unconditional love, they protect us, and they love us like we
should love them. Animals are noble. They need to be protected. They need to be
loved.
Evaluation criteria
Inclusion of an appropriate topic sentence.
Appropriate quantity and quality of supporting
sentences.
Exposition of pros and/or cons with argumentative
details.
Appropriate quantity and quality of content.

Good

Regular 2

Poor

3pts

pts

1pt

Inclusion of an appropriate concluding sentence.

(Subtotal) Gotten points:
Points deduced for misspelling and/or
ungrammaticality
(Total) Gotten points: