writing the final draft of your essay. (Source 1) (Source 2) (Source 3) Questions Use the remaining time to answer the questions below. Your answers to these questions will be scored. Also, they will help you think about the sources you’ve read, which should help you write your essay. You may click on the appropriate buttons to refer to the sources when you think it would be helpful. You may also refer to your notes. Answer the questions in the spaces provided below them. 1. Explain why most people have strong feelings about genetically modified food. Use details from the sources to support your answer. 2. Which piece of information from the article you read could be used as the strongest, most convincing supporting evidence for the production of genetically modified food? Use details from the article to explain your answer. 3. Which piece of information from the second video you viewed could be used as the strongest, most convincing supporting evidence against the production of genetically modified food? Use details from the video to explain your answer. Part 2 (70 minutes) Directions for Beginning You will now have 70 minutes to review your notes and sources, plan, draft, and revise your essay. While you may use your notes and refer to the sources, you must work on your own. You may also refer to the answers you wrote to earlier questions, but you cannot change those answers. Now read your assignment and the information about how your essay will be scored, and then begin your work. How your essay will be scored: The people scoring your essay will be assigning scores for 1. Statement of purpose/focus—how well you clearly state your opinions on the topic and maintain your focus 2. Organization – how well your ideas logically flow from the introduction to conclusion using effective transitions and how well you stay on topic throughout the essay 3. Elaboration of evidence – how well you provide evidence from sources about your opinions and elaborate with specific information 4. Language and Vocabulary – how well you effectively express ideas using precise language that is appropriate for your audience and purpose 5. Conventions – how well you follow the rules of usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling Now begin work on your essay. Manage your time carefully so that you can:
writing the final draft of your essay. (Source 1) (Source 2) (Source 3) Questions Use the remaining time to answer the questions below. Your answers to these questions will be scored. Also, they will help you think about the sources you’ve read, which should help you write your essay. You may click on the appropriate buttons to refer to the sources when you think it would be helpful. You may also refer to your notes. Answer the questions in the spaces provided below them. 1. Explain why most people have strong feelings about genetically modified food. Use details from the sources to support your answer. 2. Which piece of information from the article you read could be used as the strongest, most convincing supporting evidence for the production of genetically modified food? Use details from the article to explain your answer. 3. Which piece of information from the second video you viewed could be used as the strongest, most convincing supporting evidence against the production of genetically modified food? Use details from the video to explain your answer. Part 2 (70 minutes) Directions for Beginning You will now have 70 minutes to review your notes and sources, plan, draft, and revise your essay. While you may use your notes and refer to the sources, you must work on your own. You may also refer to the answers you wrote to earlier questions, but you cannot change those answers. Now read your assignment and the information about how your essay will be scored, and then begin your work. How your essay will be scored: The people scoring your essay will be assigning scores for 1. Statement of purpose/focus—how well you clearly state your opinions on the topic and maintain your focus 2. Organization – how well your ideas logically flow from the introduction to conclusion using effective transitions and how well you stay on topic throughout the essay 3. Elaboration of evidence – how well you provide evidence from sources about your opinions and elaborate with specific information 4. Language and Vocabulary – how well you effectively express ideas using precise language that is appropriate for your audience and purpose 5. Conventions – how well you follow the rules of usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling Now begin work on your essay. Manage your time carefully so that you can:
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