Mrs. Withstandley/ Miss Amendola

Writing Assignment

November 6, 2006

Topic: Do you think it is every American’s responsibility to vote? Explain your answer in a one-paragraph response. You will organize your paragraph just like a multi-paragraph essay. Begin with a topic sentence that states your opinion. Then, fill in with details that support your topic sentence. Finally, you want a concluding sentence that summarizes your viewpoint.

Plan/Outline: Think about: Look at pages R22-R28 in your history textbook. Have there been a lot of amendments to our Constitution related to the right to vote? Does this suggest anything about its level of importance? How does voting separate the U.S. from nations where people are not allowed to vote? 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.