Writing Requirements

At the end of each week, turn in

    a draft paper on a topic of your choice

    a draft paper on a second topic of your choice

    a final draft of one of those papers

Note: each draft is one page if typed; two pages if handwritten.

Your drafts will include:

• A Title that explains your topic and grabs the reader
• Three paragraphs that include
  •     a topic sentence
  •     and supporting details
  •     different lengths of sentences
  •     different beginnings in sentences
  •     concluding sentence
• Each paragraph includes and is marked with a symbol to identify:
  •     transition words (in paragraph and at beginning of paragraph) T
  •     six (6) strong verbs  VV
  •     precise nouns  NN
  •     prepositional phrases  (underlined)
  •     alliteration/consonance  ~ (wavy underline)
  •     two instances of figurative language:
    • simile, metaphor √
    • personification, imagery, or onomatopoeia  √ 
• The paper is edited for
  •     paragraphing
  •     spelling
  •     punctuation
  •     capitalization
  •     grammar
  •     neatness
  •     format
  •     margins

Write a cover letter once a month for your best final paper that explains:

• How you chose your topic
• How you prewrote your ideas
• What you revised and the strategy you used
• What you did well
• What you need to improve on
• Your goal and plan to improve   

Staple your papers together in this order:

• Top:Cover letter
• Next: Final Draft
• Next: First Draft
• Last: Any prewriting