Composition
Assignment
Freshmen English Mrs. McDee
Composition #2 Three paragraph essay
Date Due: ROUGH DRAFT DUE
IN CLASS ON FRIDAY, 11/3 or 11/4 FOR ALL CLASSES.
FINAL
DRAFT (ORIGINAL) DUE BY ALL ON MONDAY, 11/10 IN THE BASJET BY BREAK
Topic: In
class we have discussed the similarities between the ancient Greek playwright
and Thornton Wilder’s playwriting. Using the notes
taken
in class, choose one of the similarities discussed OTHER
THAN HOW DEATH IS PRESENTED.
Assignment: In a three paragraph
essay, explain ONE of the similarities between Thornton Wilder’s
play “Our Town” and the plays of the ancient Greek playwrights.
Requirements: 1.
Original title.
DO NOT USE the title used by Wilder. Use your own creativity and impel the
reader to want to read what you have
written by gaining her attention through the use of a title
that is catchy without being trite. This might be an easier task if you thought
about
a creative title and do this the last thing. Do not
underline or quote the title. Center the title and capitalize only the main
words in your title.
Keep the title 3-5 words in length. Do not use a
sentence or a question as your title.
2. Use correct
heading format.
3.
Use third person point of view.
4.
Do not use contractions.
5. Use vivid verbs
and adjectives.
6. Word process your essay.
7.
ALWWAYS keep this assignment sheet in your Composition Binder. Keep your binder
close at hand while
your writing so you can refer to these requirements
and the
format needed, especially the sheets on
the 3 paragraph essay.
8. This is a conferenced
essay. The original will be worth 100 points and the revision will be
worth 100 points. Refer to the conference
schedule on the back bulletin board. Points will be taken off
your revision grade if you miss your conference.
9. See the SAMPLE
ESSAY. REMEMBER, this is BoBo’s essay not yours. Do
not copy from her. THINK and use your own creativity and
brilliant brains.
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