CLEP College Composition
The CLEP College Composition exam is designed to test students' proficiency in writing and critical thinking skills. This assessment covers a wide range of topics, including grammar, sentence structure, organization, and argumentation.
Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
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What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Written homework will be assigned weekly.Assessment
Students will be accessed on their essays and multiple choice homework questions.Grading
Grades will be assigned to measure student progress in the subject.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
The CLEP College Composition exam is designed to assess a student's ability to write effectively in a college-level setting. This test covers various aspects of writing, including grammar usage, sentence structure, organization, and argument development. By successfully passing this exam, students can earn college credit for their writing skills without having to take the traditional composition course. The CLEP College Composition exam is an essential resource for students preparing for this exam as it provides comprehensive study materials and practice tests to help them succeed on test day. With diligent preparation, students can feel confident in their ability to demonstrate college-level writing proficiency and potentially save time and money by earning credits through the CLEP program. This course should take approximately 10 weeks to finish depending on the speed of thee student. The teacher will respond to all questions with 24 hours.
Learning Goals
Conventions of Standard Written English (10%)
This section measures test takers' awareness of a variety of logical, structural, and grammatical relationships within sentences. The questions test recognition of acceptable usage relating to the items below:
Syntax (parallelism, coordination, subordination)
Sentence boundaries (comma splices, run-ons, sentence fragments)
Recognition of correct sentences
Concord/agreement (pronoun reference, case shift, and number; subject-verb; verb tense)
Diction
Modifiers
Idiom
Active/passive voice
Lack of subject in modifying word group
Logical comparison
Logical agreement
Punctuation
Revision Skills (40%)
This section measures test takers' revision skills in the context of works in progress (early drafts of essays):
Organization
Evaluation of evidence
Awareness of audience, tone, and purpose
Level of detail
Coherence between sentences and paragraphs
Sentence variety and structure
Main idea, thesis statements, and topic sentences
Rhetorical effects and emphasis
Use of language
Evaluation of author's authority and appeal
Evaluation of reasoning
Consistency of point of view
Transitions
Sentence-level errors primarily relating to the conventions of Standard Written English
Ability to Use Source Materials (25%)
This section measures test takers' familiarity with elements of the following basic reference and research skills, which are tested primarily in sets but may also be tested through stand-alone questions. In the passage-based sets, the elements listed under Revision Skills and Rhetorical Analysis may also be tested. In addition, this section will cover the following skills:
Use of reference materials
Evaluation of sources
Integration of resource material
Documentation of sources (including, but not limited to, MLA, APA, and Chicago manuals of style)
Rhetorical Analysis (25%)
This section measures test takers' ability to analyze writing. This skill is tested primarily in passage-based questions pertaining to critical thinking, style, purpose, audience, and situation:
Appeals
Tone
Organization/structure
Rhetorical effects
Use of language
Evaluation of evidence
The Essays
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1
-Grammar Activity
-Syntax
-Sentence Boundaries
-Recognition of Correct Sentences
-Concord/Agreement
-Essay 1 Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
-Grammar Activity
-Diction
-Modifiers
-Idiom
-Active/Passive Voice
-Essay 2 Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
-Grammar Activity
-Lack of Subject in Modifying Word Group
-Logical Comparison
-Logical Agreement
-Punctuation
-Essay 3 Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
-Grammar Activity
-Organization
-Evaluation of Evidence
-Awareness of Audience, Tone, and Purpose
-Level of Detail
-Essay 4 Other Details
Learning Needs
This course can be changed to meet the learner's needs. Please contact Gina Jude Curriculum to work out any special plans.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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