Fourth Quarter QE Review (Writing)

1. What is a process analysis essay?

• A process analysis essay is an essay that analyzes a literary work.

• A process analysis essay is an essay that focuses on personal opinions and experiences.

• A process analysis essay is an essay that explains how something is done, how something occurs, or how something works.

• A process analysis essay is an essay that discusses the history of a particular topic.

1. What is a “process”?

• A 'process' is a random sequence of events.
• A 'process' is a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
• A 'process' is a single action taken to achieve a particular end.
• A 'process' is a static outcome without any actions involved.

1. What is an “analysis”?

• An 'analysis' is the enumeration of reasons.

• An 'analysis' is defining or giving meaning.

• An 'analysis' is a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
• An 'analysis' is a list of arguments that explains a point.

1. Identify if the topic is directional, informational, or neither:

How fat is burned

• directional

• informational

• neither

1. Identify if the topic is directional, informational, or neither:

1. How to apply for a student visa

• directional

• informational

• neither

1. Identify if the topic is directional, informational, or neither:

1. Benefits of learning a new language

• directional

• informational

• neither

1. Identify if the topic is directional, informational, or neither:

1. The life cycle of a butterfly

• directional

• informational

• neither

1. Identify if the topic is directional, informational, or neither:

1. Why friendships are necessary

• directional

• informational

• neither

1. Identify if the topic is directional, informational, or neither:

1. How to get a good night sleep

• directional

• informational

• neither

1. Which is an example of a thesis statement for a process analysis essay?

• There are many factors that led to the World War II.

• Starting the school day at a later time will help increase students’ attentiveness because they will get more sleep and be more alert and focused in class.

• In order to bake a cake, one must gather the necessary ingredients, mix them together, bake the batter, and then decorate the finished product.
• With the cost of living continually rising, minimum wage must be raised to help workers out of poverty.