READING AND WRITING

Identifying Properties of a Well-written Text

SHORT QUIZ
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I. SIMPLE RECALL. Identify the property of a well-written text defined or described in each
statement. Write your answer on the space provided before each item. (1 point per item)
_____________________1. This pertains to the sum of surface features of writing including
but not limited to mechanics, usage, and sentence formation.
_____________________2. It is the logical progression and completeness of ideas in a text
focusing on two areas: text structures and cohesive elements.
_____________________3. It involves more than just knowing what the text is about, but
understanding why it is written.
_____________________4. It refers to the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the
information included in a text.
_____________________5. It concerns the response, satisfaction, and perspective of the
target audience to a written piece.
_____________________6. It includes the use of time-tested principles in writing, thus
avoiding redundancies, wordiness, clichés, and highfalutin
words and expressions.
_____________________7. It is achieved when all the ideas are logically and accurately
arranged.
_____________________8. It is the writer’s way of stringing words together, formulating
ideas, and relating scenes or images to the reader.
_____________________9. This leads the reader to visualize the topic or subject being
discussed.
_____________________10. It includes the style and the way of ensuring that a piece of
writing is clear and consistent.

II. ESSAY. In not more than seven (7) sentences, explain the importance of considering the eight
identified properties in conveying meaningful ideas through writing expository texts. Your answer
will be rated based on the rubric below. You may use the other side of the paper in writing your
answer.

CRITERIA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POINTS SCORE

Complete and thoughtful explanation of idea 2
CONTENT
Strong organization and structure 2
(6 points)
Vivid supporting details included 2

MECHANICS Written in complete sentences 2

(4 points) Correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. 2
TOTAL POINTS 10