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Prepare a multiple-paragraph writing sample of about 300-600 words on the topic below. Plan,  \nwrite, review and edit. Read the prompt carefully before you begin to plan and write.  \nMany people are philanthropists, giving money to those in need. Also, many people believe that those who are rich—those who can afford to give–should contribute the most to charitable organizations. However, others disagree. Why should those who are more fortunate than others have more of a moral obligation to help those who are less fortunate? Write an essay about whether people who are more fortunate than others have more of a moral obligation to help those who are less fortunate.  \n(Adapted from Ron McDonald, The Spirituality of community Life: When We Come ‘Round Right’)  \nSAMPLE ESSAY PROMPT FOR THE CSN  \nENGLISH PLACEMENT EXAM  \n2. Prepare a multiple-paragraph writing sample of about 300-600 words on the topic below. Plan, write, review and edit. Read the prompt carefully before you begin to plan and write.  \nSome believe that society puts entirely too much emphasis on popular entertainment. Although people need to be distracted occasionally, if people spend a lot of time browsing their favorite websites, watching television, playing video games, or updating our social networking accounts, they are merely avoiding life’s more important realities. Moreover, none of these activities help people develop any of the skills or acquire any of the knowledge they need to succeed in the real world. Write an essay about whether popular entertainment offers society anything of value or is it just a worthless distraction.  \n(Adapted from Ron McDonald, The Spirituality of community Life: When We Come ‘Round Right’)  \nSAMPLE ESSAY PROMPT FOR THE CSN  \nENGLISH PLACEMENT EXAM  \n3. Prepare a multiple-paragraph writing sample of about 300-600 words on the topic below. Plan,  \nwrite, review and edit. Read the prompt carefully before you begin to plan and write.  \nMany are concerned that the state’s requirements for core courses in mathematics, English, science, and social studies may prevent students from taking important elective courses like music, foreign languages, and vocational education. Many believe that electives like music, art and languages create a well-rounded individual. Others are worried that students aren’t getting the basic education they need to be successful in life because there is not enough time in the school day to focus on the basics and electives. Write an essay about whether students should be required to take electives during the school year or they should only concentrate on basic education.  \n(Adapted [from act.org](from act.org), 2009)  \nSAMPLE ESSAY PROMPT FOR THE CSN  \nENGLISH PLACEMENT EXAM  \n4. Prepare a multiple-paragraph writing sample of about 300-600 words on the topic below. Plan, write, review and edit. Read the prompt carefully before you begin to plan and write.  \nIn some high schools, many teachers and parents have encouraged the administration to adopt a dress code that sets guidelines for what students can wear to school. Some teachers and parents support adress code because they believe that such policies will improve the learning environment. Other teachers and parents do not support a dress code; they think it restricts an individual student’s freedom of expression.  \nWrite an essay about whether schools should adopt a dress code or students should be allowed to wear what they choose.  \n(Adapted from The Real Act Prep Guide, 2008)","cbCaiakWBKhZmmpl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiakWBKhZmmpl","pdf",74817,"English","# Sample Essay Prompt for the CSN English Placement Exam\n## Prompt 1: Moral obligation and philanthropy\n## Prompt 2: Popular entertainment and real-world value\n## Prompt 3: Electives versus basic education\n## Prompt 4: Dress code versus student choice","[{\"question\":\"What is the expected length and format for each writing sample?\",\"answer\":\"Each prompt requires a multiple-paragraph writing sample of about 300–600 words.\"},{\"question\":\"What steps should be followed before submitting the essay?\",\"answer\":\"The prompts instruct you to plan, write, review, and edit.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics do the four sample prompts cover?\",\"answer\":\"The prompts cover moral obligation of the more fortunate, whether popular entertainment is valuable or distracting, whether students should be required to take electives, and whether schools should adopt a dress code or allow student choice.\"}]","CSN English Placement Exam - Sample Essay Prompts | PDF",1790086243]