Unit 4 Test TOEFL®-Style Prompt

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

Compare the influence of a parent on a child’s development to the influence of a teacher.

In your opinion, is one more influential than another? Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.

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Unit 4 Test Rubric

Points
Criteria 20 15 10 5 0
The essay effectively responds
to the topic and question
presented in the prompt.
The essay is well organized,
with an introduction, body
paragraphs, and a conclusion.
The essay uses comparison-
contrast connectors to create
coherence.
The conclusion summarizes
the points of comparison and
provides an opinion.
The writer uses proper
grammar and punctuation,
focusing on the proper use of
comparisons.

Total Score: / 100

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