ESSAY 1

Formal Writing Assignment #2

Level 130

(100 points)

TOPIC: Write an essay about a hero or a person that you admire.

This will not be a five paragraph essay. This assignment will

Include an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement at the end. The rest of the essay will be one long paragraph, but it must be well-organized. One suggestion is to include three reasons (and examples) for why you admire this person. Complete the essay with one or two concluding sentences.

TIMELINE:

Th, 3/3 Bring 2 copies of Draft One to class for peer-editing. (if you do not bring 2 copies, you will not get the points). No late papers.

(10 points)

M, 3/7 I will return Draft One to you with my comments and corrections.

M 3/14 Final Draft due. Staple or paper clip Draft One behind the Final Draft.

5 points will be deducted for each class session late after 3/14. No papers accepted after 3/16.

3/14 – 3/17 Midterm exams