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English 0950
February 2009
What is an ICE?
Essay exam
Response/discussion/analysis style
essay based on a reading
Two-hour session for planning, drafting,
revising, and submitting an essay
Why do we do ICEs?
Course requirement
Common element of English 1101
Test of writing process
High-pressure situation similar to many
writing situations
What is the process?
Prepare beforehand
Arrive in class, read writing prompt
Plan, draft, revise for two hours
Submit your essay at the end of class
One week later your graded essay is
returned & can be revised at any time
How do I prepare?