Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
ESL 24: Advanced Reading & Composition I
Context
Given readings before the final examination, students will be able to select one prompt and write a well-reasoned essay in two hours.
Objective
Students will produce an essay of five to six paragraphs with a minimum of 500 words. The essay will demonstrate clear organization, logical development, and correct language use and have the following traits.
Traits
Organization
- thesis that responds to the prompt and shows understanding of the reading
- topic sentences that are generally related to the thesis
- appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs
- an introduction and a conclusion
Development
- demonstrates critical thinking
- contains body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences that advance the argument or logic of the thesis
- develops body paragraphs with examples, quotations, or paraphrased passages that show understanding of the readings
Language
- generally idiomatic sentences with correct sentence structure
- sentences that vary in length and type
- generally appropriate use of verb tenses and generally correct verb forms
- appropriate academic vocabulary
- generally correct word forms
- correct punctuation and spelling
- evidence of self-editing