A High School Diploma Is Important to My Futur.E.

Angela Young 18569 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Hwy Apt. # 3 DeRidder, LA. 70634

Student Number is: 21744691

The Writing Process, Part 1 Examination 98609700

1.) Type the sentences that answer the following question:

A.) What sentence is the topic sentence of the paragraph?

A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life.

B.) What sentence is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated?

You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.

2.) List four things to look for when you're proofreading.

Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, and Capitalization

3.) Complete the following two steps:

A.) Define the term cliché.

A cliché is something that is used, or overused, by people to make a point or add emphasis to something they are saying.

B.) Write one sentence that contains a cliché.

The young explorer turned out not to be quite the cliché they expected.

4.) Name and explain two types of prewriting.

Brainstorming is a process where a writer just writes down ideas as they pop into his or she mind. This helps the writer freely think about anything and does not block their ideas. When a writer is done brainstorming then he or she can review their ideas and that should help them find good subject to discuss on their paper.

The other idea, which tends to work best when a writer organize their paper and helps them understand what research they need to do to fully discuss a topic. In outlining a writer organizes their paper into sections and the sections are further organized into topics that will be discussed in those sections.

5.) Choose one of the topics listed below and write a five-sentence paragraph using chronological order to arrange the details of the paragraph.

C.) Let me explain how to make my favorite sandwich.

To make my favorite sandwich you need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is preheating you need to get the ingredients together. They are bread, butter, and shredded sharp cheese. Then take two slices of bread and put the bread on the rack and add butter to the bread then add the shredded sharp cheese and each slice. Then place the bread right on the oven rack and close the oven door. After five minutes the bread will be toasted and the cheese melted and you can take the bread out. Finally, you put the two halves of the sandwich together and serve and enjoy it.

6.) Choose one the following topics. Write an eight-sentence paragraph that fully develops the topic.

A.) Following instructions is very important.

Many people think it is a waste of time to read or attempt to follow instructions. In the end, though, most of these people often wish they had followed instructions. When people build a toy or furniture the instructions with the product is properly constructed and to reduce the risk of injury. If people do not follow the instructions that come with a product they run the risk of building a product that does not function correctly. More seriously, they also run the risk of hurting themselves when the build the product or others after the product is built. There are no shortcuts to properly completing a job. Instructions must be followed to assure all products are well constructed and all who use them are safe.