Part 1

Match each word with the correct definition /5

Word Definition
Example   A  
Paraphrasing      __C__   …changes  depending  on  who  is  saying  it  
 
  B  
Fact      ______   …the  choice  and  use  of  words  and  phrases  in  speech  
or  writing  
  C  
Opinion          ______   …to  take  someone  else's  ideas  and  put  them  in  your  
own  words  
  D  
Diction        ______   …the  ability  to  recover  from  adversity  
  E    
Connotation    ______  
…a  piece  of  information  that  cannot  be  debated  
  F  
Resiliency  ______   …the  idea  or  meaning  suggested  by,  or  associated  
with  a  word  

Part 2 /5
Read: “Rowers Shoot For Trans-Atlantic Record." Write a one-paragraph response to this
article, explaining why it is important to have defining moments in our lives. Use the
paragraph structure discussed in class.
Paragraph Mark Breakdown:

The Introduction /1
Your Point (what are you trying to say?) /1
Your Proof (this should come directly from the text) /1
Your Explanation (how does this proof support your point) /1
The Conclusion /1

Total /5
Part 3 /15
Write a three-paragraph mini-essay that follows the structure and guidelines outlined in
unit 1 of this course.

Topic: Creatively describe, in detail, one of your own defining moments and how it
changed your perspective on an area of your life.

Mark breakdown for each question

INTRODUCTION:
Title /1
Hook /1
Background Information /1
Thesis /1
Supporting Details (Paragraph topics) /1
Total /5

BODY
The Introduction /1
Your Point (what are you trying to say?) /1
Your Proof (this should come directly from the text) /1
Your Explanation (how does this proof support your point) /1
The Conclusion /1
Total /5

CONCLUSION
Restate Thesis /2
Review Major Evidence /1
Extension /2
Total /5

MINI ESSAY TOTAL: /15