Mrs. Withstandley/ Miss Amendola

Writing Assignment

January 22, 2007

Topic: Write a 3-paragraph essay describing what changes you would make if you were the Head of the Middle School. You should list 2-3 things you would change only for the day and 2-3 changes you would (realistically) try to implement for good.

Plan/Outline: The intro paragraph should tell the reader what kinds of changes you are making, both for the day and for the long run. The body paragraph gives the details. The concluding paragraph should tell what the opportunity to run the Middle School for the day means to you. Your outline is due Tuesday.

Draft: Expand your outline into some semblance of a first draft. (one page)

Revise and Edit: This means more than check your spelling. You should read it aloud and make sure your ideas flow and they are written in logical order. Editing includes moving sentences, restructuring sentences or paragraphs, and checking for spelling. Do this BEFORE you hand it in on Thursday.

Draft: Write your first draft (due Thursday). First drafts may be handwritten or typed.

Revise and Edit: Yes, do it again, taking into consideration any comments from your teacher.

Write your final draft: Make your writing as clear and interesting (with details!) as possible. Final drafts must be typed in 12-font with standard margins. Your final draft is due Monday.