Current 

Assignment:  Create an persuasive brochure

Focus:            Use methods of persuasion

Rubric:           1.   Uses three different methods of persuasion (quotes, statistics, and facts)

                      2.   Uses information that is valid and reliable.

                      3.  Uses professional writing style (correct grammar and spelling).

                      4.  Uses graphics (photo, charts, drawings) to support main idea.

Due:               November 24th, Tuesday

Past Assignments

You are creating a personal blog entry describing your favorite place.  Your audience is the world! 

Due:  Friday, October 14, 2009 

Rubric: 

1.  Use different transition words to create new paragraphs:

      Near       Below        Above       There      Next      Beyond

2.  Must use four of the above transition words which signal the beginning of a new paragraph and thought.