Each topic focuses on a current problem that many students face-The high cost of college or student loan debts -The lack of proper nutrition

Instructions:  Examination Questions

Answer the questions below according to the instructions given. Please note that responses to BOTH questions must be included in the same submission in order for your examination to be graded; otherwise, it will be returned to you for revision.

Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. Your composition needs to be three to five paragraphs long. It must contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
• Argue for or against the limitation of speed limits.
• Explain why a certain sport is your favorite.
• Compare and contrast driving in the winter and driving in the summer. 
• Describe a SINGLE memorable day in your life. 

Write a letter of complaint. Follow the rules for a formal letter, and use the full-block style. The complaint may be about anything you wish (such as malfunctioning equipment, poor building maintenance, or disruptive noises from a nearby business). You can base your letter on a true experience, or you can make up all the details you need.

Checklist

Ask yourself these questions after you answer the questions for your exam.

Is my composition three to five paragraphs long? (It must include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.)

Did I select a topic for my composition from the list given in the instructions?

Did I fully expand on the topic I selected for my composition? (Example: If you selected to describe a memorable day, you should only describe ONE day.)

Does my letter include a complaint?

Did I include all parts of a business letter? (This includes a signature! You can use a different font to indicate your signature.)

Is my letter written in full-block style?

Did I answer both questions on my own, without help from the internet?

Are both answers saved in one document?

Is my work saved as a Microsoft Word document or in Rich Text Format?

If you answered NO to any of these questions, please go back and make the needed changes before submitting your work.

If you answered YES to all of the questions, you are ready to submit your work for grading!

Homework: a detailed outline of the Cause-and-Effect essay is due at the beginning of class. Students must list their main subject and all main supporting points, including placement of sources where they support ideas, challenge ideas, or add detail, background, or concepts. All 3 sources must be integrated into the outline, not merely listed at the end. No credit will be given for a “draft of the essay: it must be an outline. Discuss sample cause and effect thesis statements.

As time permits, in-class work on the cause and effect essay, including one or more of the following: focus on paraphrase and in-text citations, the Works Cited page, the Introduction and thesis statement.

Topic for cause and effect - Legalization of Marijuana

Homework: a detailed outline of the Cause-and-Effect essay is due at the beginning of class. Students must list their main subject and all main supporting points, including placement of sources where they support ideas, challenge ideas, or add detail, background, or concepts. All 3 sources must be integrated into the outline, not merely listed at the end. No credit will be given for a “draft of the essay: it must be an outline. Discuss sample cause and effect thesis statements.

As time permits, in-class work on the cause and effect essay, including one or more of the following: focus on paraphrase and in-text citations, the Works Cited page, the Introduction and thesis statement.

Essay must be in MLA format

Topic for  - Legalization of Marijuana

The outline is just 1page   

Topic: Help other distance education students by illustrating your process for balancing your
time and managing your schedule.
It states...You'll revise and reorganize your prewriting to create an essay that could help other
students manage the challenges they may face when taking online courses. You'll also give them
hope that they can manage their time effectively to accomplish everything they want.
Components of the process analysis essay...-An introductory paragraph with a thesis statement
that addresses the purpose of the essay..-Three to four body paragraphs that begin with topic
sentences and clearly relate to and support the thesis statement as well as combine elements from
the narrative and process prewriting paragraphs...-A conclusion that reinforces the thesis
statement and purpose of the essay
Graphic Organizer For The Process Analysis Essay 
TITLE: 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
THESIS STATEMENT (Write your thesis statement including your three strategies/steps/tools.)
BODY PARAGRAPH 1:
Step 1:
Narrative examples from paragraph 1 of prewriting:
Example 1: Example 2:
Example 3: Example 4:
BODY PARAGRAPH 2:
Step 2:
Narrative examples from paragraph 1 of prewriting
Example 1: Example 2:
Example 3: Example 4:
BODY PARAGRAPH 3:
Step 3:
Narrative examples from paragraph 1 of prewriting
Example 1: Example 2:
Example 3: Example 4:
CONCLUSION:
Paraphrase thesis:
-Write your thesis statement. The thesis statement should explain the purpose of the essay (to tell
other students what tools and strategies you use for managing your schedule) and include at least
three strategies or tools (such as a calendar, planner, delegating responsibility, and so on)
-Each body paragraph should focus on explaining one strategy or tool you use to balance your
studies with your other responsibilities. If you have three tools, you'll have at least body
paragraphs.
-Within each body paragraph:
-Explain the strategy/tool and why you need to use it.
-Incorporate specific personal examples from paragraph one of the prewriting by using narration

and/or illustration to explain how you use each strategy/tool and what areas of your life it helps
manage.
-The conclusion should paraphrase the thesis and bring the essay to a satisfying close.
About me, I have autism, ADHD, PSTD, along with being Bi-polar. English and writing is so
difficult for me because it confuses me and it take me a while to write what I am trying or want
to say on paper. I am 25 years old and throughout school I have always had accommodations. I
have to write my schedules down at multiple times, if I am attending a class. I am a special needs
young adult and I love animals and my dream is to be a Vet Tech on day. My cell phone keeps
me on task along with my parents and my big sister who is a Major in the Army. I get easily
frustrated when I don't understand instructions or what I read so my parent told to reach out to a
tutor for help. I don't have responsibilities except to make sure all my appointments are
scheduled on my father's days off (Wed&Thurs). I have been enrolled in Penn State Vet Tech
program since I graduated from high school 2011 but I am determined to be a Vet Tech because I
love animals. When I am frustrated I have to take a break from my studies and I was doing great
in my studies until I got to the English class. I stopped and my mother has encouraged me not to
quit but as young adult to ask for help. I see a psychiatrist and psychologist on regular basis who
have given me techniques to help when I start to want to stop my studies and have had to learn
patience because I have a disability. I have also had to learn that just because its taking me
longer. I can't let this English be a show stopper for my dream to be a Vet Tech one day.