Grade 9 final writing assignment
Grade 9 Final Writing Assignment
For this assignment you will choose one of the following topics and write a 3-4 page (double-spaced, size 12 Calibri or Cambria font) essay.
You will complete the following steps:
1. Brainstorming
2. Thesis
3. Essay Outline
4. Drafting
5. Self-editing
6. Typing
7. Peer-editing
8. Revising Final Copy
Your introduction should catch our attention and include a hook of some sort.
Your thesis should argue your position. Avoid being too broad or too narrow.
Your essay outline should be thorough, and include specific examples.
Each paragraph in your essay should be about a different, specific idea related to your thesis. Do NOT be repetitive. If you do not have 3 specific, separate ideas for your topic, choose a new one.
Your draft will show clear evidence of editing in a different coloured pen.
Brainstorming (mind map) /5
Effective thesis /3
Outline
/10
Draft with evidence of editing /3
Peer editing /4
Final copy
Ideas /5
Grammar/Spelling
/5
Language
/5
Organization (paragraphing, etc) /5
TOTAL
/45
TOPICS:
1. Advances in Technology: All advances in technology come with positive and negative impacts. Some people believe all technologies are negative; others see the development of technology as the answer to all of our problems. Write a paper to convince others whether technology is positive or negative.
2. School Bullies: Elementary and secondary schools around the country are beginning to actively address the problem of bullies. Write a paper to convince others whether schools or parents should address the problem of bullies.
For this assignment you will choose one of the following topics and write a 3-4 page (double-spaced, size 12 Calibri or Cambria font) essay.
You will complete the following steps:
1. Brainstorming
2. Thesis
3. Essay Outline
4. Drafting
5. Self-editing
6. Typing
7. Peer-editing
8. Revising Final Copy
Your introduction should catch our attention and include a hook of some sort.
Your thesis should argue your position. Avoid being too broad or too narrow.
Your essay outline should be thorough, and include specific examples.
Each paragraph in your essay should be about a different, specific idea related to your thesis. Do NOT be repetitive. If you do not have 3 specific, separate ideas for your topic, choose a new one.
Your draft will show clear evidence of editing in a different coloured pen.
Brainstorming (mind map) /5
Effective thesis /3
Outline
/10
Draft with evidence of editing /3
Peer editing /4
Final copy
Ideas /5
Grammar/Spelling
/5
Language
/5
Organization (paragraphing, etc) /5
TOTAL
/45
TOPICS:
1. Advances in Technology: All advances in technology come with positive and negative impacts. Some people believe all technologies are negative; others see the development of technology as the answer to all of our problems. Write a paper to convince others whether technology is positive or negative.
2. School Bullies: Elementary and secondary schools around the country are beginning to actively address the problem of bullies. Write a paper to convince others whether schools or parents should address the problem of bullies.