Ministerial Examination of College English
Language of Instruction and Literature

Comprehension and Insight

• recognition of a main idea from the selected reading
  
• identification of techniques and/or devices employed by the author
  
• evidence of critical or analytical interpretation of the selection
  
• references that demonstrate understanding of the reading
  

Organization of Response

• statement of a thesis about the text
  
• structured development of the essay
  
• use of detail to support the thesis
  
• unified paragraph structure
  

Expression

• appropriate use of words
  
• varied and correct sentence structures
  
• correct grammar
  
• conventional spelling, punctuation, and usage

Passing Grade: A grade of C in each criterion is a passing grade. Papers which are graded D, E or F in any criterion will fail.