Module 1 - Orientation

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3

Activity 3: Assessment

The Language and Communication Essay Assessment (LCE1) is a scheduled proctored objective exam at a secure testing center. You will have 3 hours to complete two (2) essays. 

Remember, Module 7 gives you five prompts.  When you take the LCE1 assessment, you will be given three of these prompts.  You will then be directed to write responses to two of the three prompts.   The delivery medium for taking the LCE1 assessment is the same as for the pre-assessment, except that you write this assessment at a proctored testing site, and you have three hours to complete two essays. 

1. Give yourself adequate time to arrive at the testing site.  Bring identification and wear comfortable clothing.  Do not bring notes or texts, but when you arrive at the testing site, do ask for blank paper. Use this paper for making notes, listing, mapping, whatever strategies you use to get started when you write. As soon as you read the three prompts for the LCE1 assessment, select the two you will write responses for.  Next, begin planning for one of these prompts by listing the points you want to include in your essay.  Spend ten to fifteen minutes in planning.  Next, begin drafting your essay, following the introduction/middle/conclusion pattern.  Keep in mind the readers for whom you have been asked to write.  This will help you choose the appropriate content, language, and evidence. Give yourself enough time to reread what you’ve written in order to make any needed corrections.  Editing your writing is respectful of your audience and helps these readers focus on your meaning.  Repeat this process for the second prompt. 
2. There are 12 points possible on each essay.  A combined score of 16 is passing.  Remember to hit the save button approximately every ten minutes so you don’t lose your writing.  Monitor your time by glancing at the clock in the upper left hand corner of your computer screen.