SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

English 11 (Reading and Writing Skills)

Middle Term Examination (Take Home)
Second Semester, Academic Year 2019- 2020

PLEDGE OF HONESTY

I pledge to do my academic work and to excel to the best of my abilities, upholding the CSU
Core Values. I promise not to lie about my academic work, or to take the words or ideas of others, nor
will I help fellow students to violate the Code of Academic Honesty.
____________________________________________________
Name and Signature

LINK: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51711227
1. Using the link provided, create an appropriate graphic for the information.
Description Score
The graphic organizer has an appropriate title and labels.
The graphic organizer’s lines, boxes, and text are neat and legible.
The information in the graphic organizer is accurate.
The spelling, grammar, and punctuation of the text on the graphic organizer are accurate
The graphic organizer presents the information in a manner that is easy to follow.
The relationships presented in the graphic organizer are correct and clear.
The form in which the graphic organizer portrays the information is appropriate to the relationships
being represented.
The graphic organizer demonstrates an understanding of the topic, its relationships & related
concepts.
The graphic organizer fulfills all the requirements of the assignment.
Overall, the graphic organizer represents the student’s full potential.
TOTAL SCORE
Scoring Legend: 1- Poor 2-Average 3-Outstanding

2. Using the link provided, develop a paragraph using an appropriate pattern of development.
Components Description Score
Topic Sentence/ Main The student communicates and expresses the main idea with a high degree
Idea of effectiveness. The topic sentence is very strong and very effective.
Supporting Detail/ The supporting details are consistently specific, insightful, and closely
Sentences related to the main idea. The student demonstrated a thorough
understanding.
Concluding Sentence The closing sentence is very strong. It summarized the text successfully.
Transitions Transitions are used to show the development from one idea to the next
paragraph with a high degree of effectiveness.
Use of Conventions The student uses convention, vocabulary, and terminology with a high
degree of effectiveness. There is no spelling or grammar error.
TOTAL SCORE
Scoring Legend: 1- Poor 2-Average 3-Outstanding

3. Using the link provided, construct five (5) explicit claims.

Explicit Claim Scoring Progression
Clear, correct, and intelligible sentence/s using appropriate
words and punctuations is evident (1 point)

TOTAL SCORE

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4. Using the link provided, construct five (5) implicit questions.
Implicit Questions Scoring Progression
Clear, correct, and intelligible sentence/s using appropriate
words and punctuations is evident (1 point)

TOTAL SCORE

5. Using the link provided, identify ten (10) paraphrased facts.

Paraphrased Facts Scoring Progression
Clear, correct, and intelligible sentence/s using appropriate
words and punctuations is evident (1 point)

TOTAL SCORE

6. Using the link provided, compare and contrast the information to any DOH published health
bulletin about COVID-19. Provide the source of the material.
Components Description Score
Topic Sentence/ Main The student communicates and expresses the main idea with a high degree
Idea of effectiveness. The topic sentence is very strong and very effective.
Supporting Detail/ The supporting details are consistently specific, insightful, and closely
Sentences related to the main idea. The student demonstrated a thorough
understanding.
Concluding Sentence The closing sentence is very strong. It summarized the text successfully.
Transitions Transitions are used to show the development from one idea to the next
paragraph with a high degree of effectiveness.
Use of Conventions The student uses convention, vocabulary, and terminology with a high
degree of effectiveness. There is no spelling or grammar error.
TOTAL SCORE

7. Using the link provided, make five (5) claims of fact.

Claim of Fact Scoring Progression
Clear, correct, and intelligible sentence/s using appropriate
words and punctuations is evident (1 point)

TOTAL SCORE

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8. Using the link provided, make five (5) claims of value
Claim of Value Scoring Progression
Clear, correct, and intelligible sentence/s using appropriate
words and punctuations is evident (1 point)

TOTAL SCORE

9. Using the link provided, make five (5) claims of policy.

Claim of Policy Scoring Progression
Clear, correct, and intelligible sentence/s using appropriate
words and punctuations is evident (1 point)

TOTAL SCORE

10. Using the link provided, make five (5) evaluative statements.
Evaluative Statements Scoring Progression
Clear, correct, and intelligible sentence/s using appropriate
words and punctuations is evident (1 point)

TOTAL SCORE

Mechanics for Outputs:

Font Style : Palatino Linotype
Font Size : 12”
Paper : 8.5” x 13” white bong paper
Margin : as is the paper
Spacing : Single spacing

Deadline :
March 16, 2020; 1:00PM

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