Mrs. Withstandley/ Miss Amendola

Writing Assignment

December 11, 2006

Topic: Pretend you are a journalist in 1810. You are writing a three paragraph piece on America’s place in the war between Britain and France. The piece should include an introduction on what is happening between Britain and France, a body on any impact and concerns Americans are feeling, and a conclusion on what America’s options are for action (or inaction).

Plan: Think about: Introduction: war between G.B. and France - how long? Is anyone winning? Has America taken a side?

Body: is the war having any impact on American lives? If so, describe. Might it have more impact in the future? If so, describe.

Conclusion: What should America do? What are our choices? What impact could each choice have on the day-to-day lives of the citizens? or on the outcome of the war?

Outline: Expand your ideas into an outline, due Tuesday.

Draft: Expand your outline into a first draft.

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).

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.