SUMMER+WRITING+ASSIGNMENT

SUMMER WRITING ASSIGNMENT:

This summer you will be keeping a Writer's Notebook. Your Writer's Notebook should have **5 SECTIONS.**

Using sticky notes or folded paper, split your Writer's Notebook into 5 sections


 * 1) SHORT STORY PROMPTS
 * 2) PERSONAL NARRATIVE PROMPTS
 * 3) MY WORLD- MY OBSERVATIONS
 * 4) PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPHS
 * 5) FINAL DRAFTS

By the end of the summer, you must have at least 2 entries in each section of your Writer's Notebook. Your summer writing grade will be determined by how much writing you do within each section, and by the quality of writing in your two final drafts.

STEPS:
 * 1) Click on each section above to read the prompts/ directions for writing in that section.
 * 2) Choose prompts and respond to them in your Writer's Notebook. The writing will be graded for completion and effort. You will not be scored on conventions in these sections. You can free write or list where needed, or write formal paragraphs if needed. See directions within each section for more information.
 * 3) You may have as many entries in each section as you'd like, as long as each section has at least 2 entries.
 * 4) Before returning to school, look through your Writer's Notebook and choose your 2 favorite pieces of writing. Revise and edit them, and write out final drafts in the FINAL DRAFT section. These 2 entries will be graded for each of the 6 Traits of Writing. (See rubric for more details).