Mrs. Withstandley/ Miss Amendola
Writing Assignment
Topic: Write a three paragraph essay about which of the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights is the most important to you. The amendments can be found on pages R 21 and R 22 of your history textbook. You may not talk to the reader! This is expository writing!
Plan/Outline: Think about: What reasons you have for choosing this amendment. You should have three or four points of information that you order (from most to least important) in your outline, and which you then expand in your draft.
Draft: Expand your outline into some semblance of a first draft. (one page) Give relevant and real-life examples (that relate to large groups of people).
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.
Structure of a three- paragraph essay:
I. Introductory paragraph
A. Introduce the topic
B. State your position
C. Give your reasons
II. Body paragraph
A. Restate the topic
B. List your reasons, with examples
i. Reason one
ii. Reason two
iii. Reason three
iv. Reason four
III. Concluding paragraph
A. Restate your position
B. Summarize your reasons (differently)
C. Concluding sentence