GW4 Writing Diagnostic
Name: __________________________________
Choose ONE of the topics below and write an organized paragraph OR essay.
1. You are an international student in the United States. What are
several effects of living overseas? Give details and examples.
2. We all know climate change is a problem. What are three causes
of climate change? Give details, explanations and examples.
Make sure your writing has the following:
 Paragraph: 10-14 sentences OR Essay: Each body paragraph 5-7 sentences
 A clear topic sentence with a controlling idea/ Thesis statement and intro
 3 supporting ideas with enough details and examples (logical & related to
topic)
 Appropriate transition words
 A clear concluding sentence or conclusion (summary, opinion, suggestion or
prediction)
 Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
 At least 2 compound and complex sentences
 Please skip lines.
Brainstorm - Take a few minutes to brainstorm interesting ideas below: (5 points)
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