Early Assessment Program (EAP) This Tuesday
Dear students,
This Tuesday you will participate in California State University’s EAP, which allows you to show the university that you are a critical reader, capable of writing a focused thesis statement with supporting examples and reasons. I will administer the assessment and you will have 45 minutes to complete the writing task.
Monday, you will see a sample essay and practice responding to the writing prompts. Basically, the prompts are all the same: you must explain both sides of an argument, you must take a position (generally acknowledging both sides but choosing one side over the other), and you must provide examples from your observations, experiences, or readings. Pretty simple actually.
Here is why you want to do well: if for any reason you do not receive high marks for your IB assessment, you will need to take English 1A, composition, as a freshman in college. But before you can enroll in that class, you will need to show proficiency. This assessment allows you to do that. Trust me, you want to do well on the EAP.
Sadly, I will not be with you tomorrow. A family emergency came up and my wife needs my help tomorrow. I’m sure you understand.
Please look over these resources, especially the first few slides of the power point titled, “EAP Prep”.
Be well, and I’ll see you Tuesday.
Warm Wishes,
Mr. Coey
