End of Year: Writing

ATHS Grade 10 End of Year Exam Mon, June 29 10AM-12PM (2hrs) Value: 30% of total mark for school year Topics: 40% from T1 & T2 and 60 % from T3.

Writing 20 %

Theme taken from term 2 * Environment * Health & Fitness * Discovery & invention Type of writing task taken from term 3. * Balanced opinion essay * Explaining and describing a graph * Explaining and describing a flow chart/process.    *Balanced opinion essay with arguments for and against… 250 words Discuss  in an essay prompt means talking about two sides of the story.   Intro: General positive statement and general negative statement. In this essay, I will discuss..  Paragraph 2:  one main argument for and an argument against Paragraph 3: another  argument for and an argument against Conclude: Summarize positives and negatives and state your reasoned opinion. Examples: unit 3 reading unit 3 prompt unit 8 reading unit 8 prompt  (arguments)  Possible opinion topics (as guessed by Mr. Rob) A) ENVIRONMENT (5):   The large carbon footprint of society is a serious problem and it may lead to the extinction of animal life and human life. Discuss. B) HEALTH & FITNESS (6):    Physical education is a waste of school time and resources. Discuss.  HEALTH & FITNESS (6):   A strictly healthy and balanced diet is the most important factor for a healthy lifestyle. Discuss. C) DISCOVERY & INVENTION (7):  Some people believe that robots will play an important role in future societies, while others argue that robots might have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion. DISCOVERY & INVENTION (7):   Some people think that computers are harmful in today's society. Others believe that they are tools that we would not be able to live or work without. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion. * Describing a graph/data Begin essay with… The data shows….   Possible graph topics (as guessed by Mr. Rob)    D)  ENVIRONMENT(5):  a graph about climate change E) HEALTH & FITNESS (6):  a graph health and Fitness a health issue F) DISCOVERY & INVENTION (7): a graph about an invention (Less likely to appear on exam because used it was used in T3 SWQ)  * Describing a flow chart/process... (150 words) 3-4 Paragraphs Begin essay with… The flow chart shows how …. Paragraph 2/3: use passive form when describing process. Describe each step of process Conclude with a general statement about the (importance of) the process REMEMBER: A process is described using the passive voice. Also, sequence words are used. Tea example: To begin with, an electric kettle is filled with water. The kettle is then plugged into an electrical socket. Next, the on switch is pressed. After that, Tea bags are then placed in a teapot. When the water in the kettle boils, it is then poured into the tea pot. The tea then sits and brews for a few minutes. Following this, the brewed tea is then poured into a teacup. For the last step, milk is added. Finally, the tea is consumed. Wudu Example (You finish the sentences and add sequence words): 1) The hands are washed 2) The arms are washed. 3) Water is taken into the nose. 4)......  Possible flow chart topics (as guessed by Mr. Rob)  G) ENVIRONMENT (5):   Write a description of this flow chart, explaining how the water cycle circulates water between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land. H) HEALTH & FITNESS (6):   Write a description of this flow chart, explaining how two different types of blood cells use glucose. I) DISCOVERY & INVENTION (7): Write a description of this flow chart, explaining how the solar energy transfers to an electrical grid. .

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