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Directions: Today you will brainstorm ideas that will help you write to the following prompt: "Are You Proud of Your Country?" Each student will receive the entry form for this essay contest. This will also be a daily academic grade in my grade book. You will be following the complete writing
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1. "Are You Proud of Your Country?"
2. Directions: Today you will brainstorm ideas that will help you write to the following prompt: "Are You Proud of Your Country?" Each student will receive the entry form for this essay contest. This will also be a daily academic grade in my grade book. You will be following the complete writing process. As we view the videos start thinking about why you are proud to be an American. Complete the following graphic organizer to help start the writing process.
7. Directions for rough draft: You will be using your essay graphic organizer to write your rough draft.
Intro Paragraph: Lead-in, Thesis Statement, Closing Sentence
Main Body Paragraph:
T.S = square from your graphic organizer
C.D.= supporting detail from first circle
E.S.= tell your audience more about the C.D.
E.S.= tell your audience more about the C.D.
C.D.= supporting detail from second circle
E.S.= tell your audience more about the C.D.
E.S.= tell your audience more about the C.D.
C.D.= supporting detail from third circle
E.S.= tell your audience more about the C.D.
E.S.= tell your audience more about the C.D.
Concluding Paragraph
T.S. Reflect your thesis statement
E.S. Bring your essay to a close leave your audience thinking
C.S. End your essay
8. Directions for typing your rough draft: Center your title
Use left justification
Indent your paragraphs
Double space
Font no larger than 14
Do not type your name on your paper
Use word count
Use spell check
Have a peer proofread your essay
Correct all mistakes
Spell check again
Proofread your essay again
Correct all mistakes
9. Directions for saving and printing your essay. Do not have your name on your essay
Final draft=rough draft after several edits and revisions.
Save your essay on the public drive:
All, Gholston LA Papers
Period folder Patriot Pen Essay
Save your essay by naming the file your first and last name
Save your essay on your documents
Save your essay on your jump drive if you have one
Print your final draft
Complete the entry form for the essay contest
Dont forget to put your word count on the entry form
I will call for your essays Friday