E2 - EOC - Testlet 8 - Essay

Writing Prompt

Write an essay about the misconceptions people can have based on appearances.

Incorporate material from both passages in your essay, citing sources either formally or

informally. Your essay should

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.

• 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.