WorksheetsEAP1 Lesson 12 Critical Reading
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Read the following introduction of a sample essay of an English course at HKU SPACE: "In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, article 16 proved that: Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to have equal rights in marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. But nowadays a lot of argues that same-sex marriages can harm families of opposite sex. As a result, it causes only a few countries in the world today allow same-sex marriage. In my opinion, I support same-sex marriages should be legal. In the following article, I will try to analyse different academic articles and add some opinion to support my view."
QUESTION 1: Is this a sample of a good essay or bad essay?
This is a sample of a good essay.
This is a sample of a poor essay.
I'm not sure. I need to read the body paragraphs before I can give you my evaluation.
Read the following introduction of a sample essay of an English course at HKU SPACE: "In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, article 16 proved that: Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to have equal rights in marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. But nowadays a lot of argues that same-sex marriages can harm families of opposite sex. As a result, it causes only a few countries in the world today allow same-sex marriage. In my opinion, I support same-sex marriages should be legal. In the following article, I will try to analyse different academic articles and add some opinion to support my view."
QUESTION 2: What is the student's research topic?
Human rights
Opposite-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage
Read the following introduction of a sample essay of an English course at HKU SPACE: "In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, article 16 proved that: Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to have equal rights in marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. But nowadays a lot of argues that same-sex marriages can harm families of opposite sex. As a result, it causes only a few countries in the world today allow same-sex marriage. In my opinion, I support same-sex marriages should be legal. In the following article, I will try to analyse different academic articles and add some opinion to support my view."
QUESTION 3: What is the student's essay type?
Expository essay
Argumentative essay
Discursive essay
Cause-and-effect essay
Read the following introduction of a sample essay of an English course at HKU SPACE: "In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, article 16 proved that: Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to have equal rights in marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. But nowadays a lot of argues that same-sex marriages can harm families of opposite sex. As a result, it causes only a few countries in the world today allow same-sex marriage. In my opinion, I support same-sex marriages should be legal. In the following article, I will try to analyse different academic articles and add some opinion to support my view."
QUESTION 4: Does the student's thesis match the essay type?
Yes. It is because the student's stance is clear.
Yes. It is because the student does not mention their stance.
No. It is because the student's stance is clear.
No. It is because the student does not mention their stance.
What is the purpose of the first sentence of an essay?
To introduce the student's main ideas
To introduce the student's opinion(s)
To introduce the controversy
To introduce the research topic
Read the first sentence again: "In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, article 16 proved that: Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family.
Question 6: Does the student use a hook or general statement to begin their essay?
This is a hook. The student has effectively created interest for their audience.
This is a general statement. It contains information that most people know is true.
Neither. It is because the first sentence does not fulfil its purpose.
What is the purpose of the last sentence of an introduction?
To state the thesis of an essay
To state the opinion of the writer
To state the research topic of an essay
Read the last sentence again: "In the following article, I will try to analyse different academic articles and add some opinion to support my view." Which underlined word shows that the student has made the wrong word choice?
article
analyse
articles
support
Read the last two sentences again: "In my opinion, I support same-sex marriages should be legal. In the following article, I will try to analyse different academic articles and add some opinion to support my view." What is the mistake made by te student?
The student has used emotive language.
The student has used phrasal verbs.
The student has used nominalisation.
The student has used personalisation.
Read the following introduction of a sample essay of an English course at HKU SPACE: "In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, article 16 proved that: Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to have equal rights in marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. But nowadays a lot of argues that same-sex marriages can harm families of opposite sex. As a result, it causes only a few countries in the world today allow same-sex marriage. In my opinion, I support same-sex marriages should be legal. In the following article, I will try to analyse different academic articles and add some opinion to support my view."
QUESTION 10: Did the student commit plagiarism?
Yes. I notice inconsistency in the student's voice.
No. The student's ideas are very bad. I'm sure the ideas belong to them.
Missy, how will I know? I am not Turnitin!
Read the following introduction of a sample essay of an English course at HKU SPACE: "In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, article 16 proved that: Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to have equal rights in marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. But nowadays a lot of argues that same-sex marriages can harm families of opposite sex. As a result, it causes only a few countries in the world today allow same-sex marriage. In my opinion, I support same-sex marriages should be legal. In the following article, I will try to analyse different academic articles and add some opinion to support my view."
QUESTION 11: Did the student mention H-D-V when they give background information?
The student only mentioned hook.
The student only defined important terms.
The student mentioned the value of their research.
The student only provided the historical context.
The student has successfully presented H-D-V.
