NGEC 5 TASK 3.
1 ESSAY WRITING
General Write a maritime related expository/Narrative essay based on the kind given
Instructions below. Ask your instructor for your group number. Only 1 output per team.
Group 1- Cause & Effect;
Group 2- Classification;
Group3 – Compare & Contrast;
Group 4- Definition;
Group 5- Process;
Group 6- Problem and Solution;
Group 7- Narrative Paragraph on an experience/event which changed your life; and
Group 8- Narrative Paragraph on an unforgettable experience.
Guidelines:
1. The essay to be created must be from the given type of essay mentioned above.
2. Use Times new Roman (12) as the font size and style.
3. Create title for your essay (bold typeface, center)
4. Essay must be at least 500 words with the given format:
Introduction- one or two paragraphs
Body- at least three paragraphs
Conclusion- one or two paragraphs
[Link] to the checklist for guidance.
Reminders 1. Only those who participated will be given score.
2. Print this Task sheet along with your essay and checklist.
3. Print 8 copies of your essay.
4. Encode/ Fill in the data needed below.
Team Name
and group no.
Names and 1.
class schedule 2.
of the 3.
members 4.
5.
Class schedule: ______________________
Submission Classroom during class time
Site
Submission TO FOLLOW
Date
Equivalent 18-20=1.0, 16-17= 1.5, 14-15= 2.0, 12-13= 2.5, 10-11= 3.0, 1-9= 5.0
Grade
Expository Essay Writing Checklist
Category Descriptor Yes No
Content 1. Introductory paragraph clearly states what has to be explained.
2. Introductory paragraph provides a hook statement/grabber relevant to
the thesis.
3. Introductory paragraph presents necessary background information
which seems to be a general knowledge.
4. Body paragraph presents a position or claim that directly supports the
thesis.
5. Correct transitional or cohesive devices are used to achieve coherence
of thoughts
6. Wordy and redundant statements are not seen.
7. Contractions and abbreviations are not observed.
8. Statements used are based on facts to achieve concreteness of claims.
9. Body paragraph is comprehensive.
10. Concluding paragraph restates the thesis statement.
11. Concluding paragraph summarizes the supporting details in the body
paragraph.
12. Concluding paragraph leaves a call for action to the reader.
13. Thoughts/ideas are logically organized
14. Title fits the content of the essay.
15. Consistency of pronoun used is applied.
Mechanics 16. Appropriate punctuation marks & capitalization are observed.
17. Application of emphasis on terms and correct spelling are used.
18. Usage of correct verb tense and agreement of subject and verb are
observed.
19. Indention and justification of paragraphs are observed.
[Link] inch margin for all sides is observed.
Narrative Essay Writing Checklist
Category Descriptor Yes No
Content 1. Introductory paragraph clearly states the purpose of the essay.
2. Introductory paragraph provides captivating hook
statement/grabber relevant to the thesis.
3. Body paragraphs state the plot, setting, characters.
4. Body paragraphs state the climax, and resolution.
5. Correct transitional or cohesive devices are used to achieve
coherence of thoughts
6. Solid imagery and sensational language are applied.
7. Events are told chronologically in the body paragraph
8. Detailed descriptions and relevant details are stated in the body
paragraphs.
9. Concluding paragraph mentions the moral of the story.
10. Concluding paragraph mentions significance of the overall
subject and the call for action (if needed.)
Mechanics 11. Appropriate punctuation marks and capitalization are observed.
12. Usage of correct verb tense and agreement of subject and verb
are observed.
13. Consistent use of personal pronoun and correct spelling are
observed.
14. Indention and justification of paragraphs are observed.
[Link] inch margin for all sides is observed.
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Title of the Essay