For this target, you will write a complete and correctly formatted informative paragraph (not an essay). You will be informing me about a topic of your choosing. It must contain at least one in-text citation.
This target requires four (4) evidences. That means you will write 4 informative paragraphs by the end of the year.
Be sure to proofread any writing before submitting. This is best done by reading it aloud to yourself or someone you trust. You can catch many silly mistakes this way.
Introduces a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings) and graphics (e.g., figures, tables).
Develops the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
Uses language and content-specific vocabulary that express ideas precisely and concisely to manage the complexity of the topic, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
Establishes and maintains a style appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
Follows standard English conventions.
Uses at least one in-text citation (MLA) correctly.
Formatted appropriately.
Introduces a topic; organizes ideas, concepts, and information to make connections and distinctions.
Develops the topic with relevant and sufficient facts, details, or other information appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
Uses appropriate language and vocabulary to express ideas of the topic.
Establishes and maintains a style appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Provides a concluding statement.
Follows standard English Conventions throughout but with a few mistakes.
Uses at least one in-text citation (MLA) correctly.
Formatted appropriately.