Objectives

For this exam, you'll

Use prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing to write formal, college-level essays

Distinguish between different patterns of development

Apply an appropriate pattern of development to a specific purpose and audience

Develop paragraphs using topic sentences, adequate detail, supporting evidence, and transitions

Apply the conventions of standard written American

English to produce correct, well-written essay

Topic

Balancing Penn Foster studies with work, family, and other activities and responsibilities

Drafting Your Essay

This assignment requires two paragraphs. Each paragraph employs a pattern of development that was covered in the reading for this lesson. If you're not familiar with narration, description, or process analysis, you should review the required reading for Lesson 4.

For your first paragraph, use the narrative and description techniques you learned in this lesson to describe daily activities. You'll write about the activities you dedicate your time to: schoolwork, family responsibilities, and your job. Don't forget to include other pursuits such as hobbies, sports, and volunteer and social activities. Since this is your prewriting, write as much as you can, up to 500 word.

In your second paragraph, focus on how you manage your time to accomplish everything you need and want to. For this paragraph, use process analysis to explain how you manage your time. Consider the tools you employ such as a planner or calendar, whether paper or electronic, or even a chart or list.

Again, write as much as you want, up to 500 words, to clearly illustrate your process for managing your busy schedule.