CHS+FINAL+EXAM

Final Portfolio MUST include prewriting, rough drafts, final drafts, peer evaluations, self evaluations, and final drafts of EVERY piece. (all 5 paragraphs & the essay) Be sure to label each section of each paragraph (TS, xxxx, CS) 1. Particularization (Large/General to Small/Specific) On being a high school student about to graduate
 * __ CHS English Final Exam Writing Portfolio: __**
 * Part 1: Write 5 paragraphs – one of each type – using the prompts listed below. **

2. Illustration (Paint a picture of a place or time) Of where you see yourself in ten years time

3. Compare/Contrast SubTopic Adolescence v adulthood Rural v city Effective leadership v ineffective leadership High school v college

4. Compare/Contrast Alternating Details Adolescence v adulthood Rural v city Effective leadership v ineffective leadership High school v college

5. Elimination (no, no, no, YES) On your future career choice

Each paragraph MUST include at least five different sentence patterns (NOT INCLUDING PATTERNS 1, 2, &3)


 * Part 2: Write one complete persuasive essay choosing one of the following topics. Your essay must contain at least two database sources – one for each side of the argument. **
 * 1) Should college athletes be paid for playing?
 * 2) Should state colleges be free to attend for state residents?
 * 3) Should all American citizens have to complete a year of military service?
 * 4) Should not wearing a seat-belt be illegal?
 * 5) Should students have to pass a basic skills test to graduate high school?
 * 6) Should girls be allowed to play on boys sports teams?
 * 7) Should the federal government recognize civil unions?
 * 8) Should school athletes have to be passing all their courses to play in games?
 * 9) Should sexual education be taught in public schools?
 * 10) Should students who commit bullying or cyber-bullying be suspended from school?
 * 11) Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook?
 * 12) Should politicians be allowed to accept campaign contributions from corporate lobbyists?
 * 13) Should high school or college school athletes have to take drug tests in order to compete?
 * 14) Should students or teachers receive money for scoring well on standardized tests?
 * 15) Should children who commit violent crimes be tried as adults?