Objectives:
Apply figurative language (personification OR simile at least) to a creative, descriptive piece of writing
Produce a polished, printed piece of writing reflective of the 8th grade level expectations
Prepare at least one page of writing
Edit writing for spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Develop a writing voice that reflects care and insight
Requirements:
MLA heading (worth two points)
Interesting title of your piece reflective of the contents (worth two points)
at least one typed page (worth two points)
1.5 spacing, 1 inch margins (worth one point)
Size 12 easy to read font
corresponding picture to accompany your writing (worth two points)
Rubric attached (worth two points)
Timeline
Monday:
- Simile draft due (homework grade)
- Peer Edit “As Is” Score of Simile Draft
- Based on “As Is” score, choose to develop either your personification or simile piece
- Input your draft into Microsoft Word
- Print your draft and turn in to Miss Drosdick to be edited
Tuesday:
- Peer Edit Checklist of your draft
- Make any wanted and necessary changes
- If finished... print and be done with it! :)
Monday, November 29: Final draft due. Writing Grade. At this moment, the paper is worth 18% .