Writing assignment to be submitted

Remember to use prewriting techniques such as brainstorming, freewriting, or clustering to generate details for your paragraph.

Make use of some of the transitional expressions for description.
For the paragraph that you will write for this lesson, choose from the Suggested Topics for Description.

A room in the place where you live
A treasured item handed down to you Your secret place
Your workspace
Your favorite camping/hunting/fishing spot An item of yours that you consider priceless

Make sure that you use the MLA format for name/class/date information.

Double-space your work.

Give your paragraph a title.

Keep the 5 Options in mind as you write. (Very important)

Don’t forget to conclude your paragraph.

Don’t use “you” or “your” in your paper.  For information on why “you” and “your” are inappropriate in academic writing, see the FAQs.

This assignment asks you to draw upon personal experience; therefore, don’t use outside sources.  Use your own words.

Check your spelling.

Aim for a paragraph of 10 sentences in length.

Always proofread your work before you submit it