Unit 5 Test TOEIC®-Style Prompt

Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan and write your essay.
Leave a little time to proofread and edit your essay. Typically, an effective response
will contain a minimum of 300 words.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Reading fiction (short stories or novels) is a waste of time.

Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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Unit 5 Test Rubric

Points
Criteria 20 15 10 5 0
The essay effectively
addresses the topic and
question.
The essay is well organized.
with an introduction that
presents a clear point of view,
body paragraphs, and a
conclusion.
Each body paragraph
presents a distinct reason and
supports it with effective facts
and examples.
The writer presents a
counter-argument and refutes
it with effective evidence.
The essay contains proper
grammar, transitions, and
punctuation.

Total Score: / 100

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