E2 - EOC - Testlet 7 - Essay

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English II Testlet 007

Writing Prompt

You have read two passages about how people experience smell and taste. Write an essay that explains the role the senses of smell and taste play in people's daily lives. Incorporate material from both passages in your essay, citing sources formally or informally. Your essay should blend writing from at least two genres (argumentative, expository, and/or narrative).

Directions to the Student

After you finish your prewriting activity, write your paper in the space provided. You may use a standard dictionary, thesaurus, or grammar handbook to check your paper for correctness. Please refer to the writer’s checklist as you are writing your response to the prompt.

Writer’s Checklist

My essay has an effective beginning, middle, and end.
My essay flows smoothly from one idea to another using a variety of transitional strategies.
My essay contains a strong controlling or main idea that stays on topic.
My essay includes specific and relevant details, reasons, and/or examples.
My essay uses precise and vivid language.
My essay contains sentences that are clear and varied in structure.
My essay includes correct grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
My essay effectively blends at least two genres of writing (choose from narrative, argumentative, and/or expository).
My essay integrates material from both sources.

Write an essay that explains the role the senses of smell and taste play in people's daily lives. Incorporate material from both passages in your essay, citing sources formally or informally. Your essay should blend writing from at least two genres (argumentative, expository, and/or narrative).

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