Paragraph Practice Homework Assignment: A Special Holiday Memory 
Paragraph Practice Homework Assignment
“A Special Holiday Memory”
Think about all of the holidays that you celebrate with your family and friends. No matter what holidays you celebrate throughout the year, you probably have many special memories of certain holidays. Choose ONE holiday you celebrate and ONE special memory from that holiday for this assignment. For this assignment, you will write at least TWO paragraphs.
In your first paragraph, describe the holiday about which you have chosen to write. What holiday is it? When is the holiday? Why does your family celebrate it? With whom do you usually celebrate it? Where is your celebration held? What is the purpose or meaning of the holiday?
In your second paragraph, write about ONE special memory you have from that holiday. What is the special memory you have? What happened? When did this happen? Has your holiday tradition changed because of what happened? What do you remember most from that holiday? Remember that the best stories tell about a small moment—one moment in time—and you make your readers feel like they were with you while it was happening and experiencing the event right along with you.
***OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: You may write more than two paragraphs! Be sure to brainstorm for each additional paragraph. Remember that it is important that each paragraph focuses on one main idea.
***OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Make a collage of illustrations/digital photos that represents the holiday or the special memory you have from it.
Writing Process for Paragraph Practice Assignment:
___ 1. Begin by brainstorming your ideas for your paragraph using the web or in your own way. Save your brainstorming to turn in.
___ 2. Write a first draft on the paper in this packet, on notebook paper, or by typing in Microsoft Word. If you type it, print it so you can turn in a copy of your first draft.
___ 3. Have an adult help you use the Paragraph Practice Grading Checkbric to
“A Special Holiday Memory”
Think about all of the holidays that you celebrate with your family and friends. No matter what holidays you celebrate throughout the year, you probably have many special memories of certain holidays. Choose ONE holiday you celebrate and ONE special memory from that holiday for this assignment. For this assignment, you will write at least TWO paragraphs.
In your first paragraph, describe the holiday about which you have chosen to write. What holiday is it? When is the holiday? Why does your family celebrate it? With whom do you usually celebrate it? Where is your celebration held? What is the purpose or meaning of the holiday?
In your second paragraph, write about ONE special memory you have from that holiday. What is the special memory you have? What happened? When did this happen? Has your holiday tradition changed because of what happened? What do you remember most from that holiday? Remember that the best stories tell about a small moment—one moment in time—and you make your readers feel like they were with you while it was happening and experiencing the event right along with you.
***OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: You may write more than two paragraphs! Be sure to brainstorm for each additional paragraph. Remember that it is important that each paragraph focuses on one main idea.
***OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Make a collage of illustrations/digital photos that represents the holiday or the special memory you have from it.
Writing Process for Paragraph Practice Assignment:
___ 1. Begin by brainstorming your ideas for your paragraph using the web or in your own way. Save your brainstorming to turn in.
___ 2. Write a first draft on the paper in this packet, on notebook paper, or by typing in Microsoft Word. If you type it, print it so you can turn in a copy of your first draft.
___ 3. Have an adult help you use the Paragraph Practice Grading Checkbric to