Writing Assignment

Good Morning! As you learned last class, we are writing a short story pertaining to the theme you chose in class on Wednesday. Here are some guidelines:

Assignment

1. Brainstorm ideas for your story. Remember that your story must connect to the theme you chose last class.
2. Choose a genre to write in.
3. Begin writing your first draft today!
4. Stories should be 5-7 pages.
5. Use a proper MLA heading! Please single space the heading.

First and Last Name
Ms. Perez
Creative Grammar and Style
5 October 2012

Title

Writing Expectations

• Write as well as you can with minimal spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
• Make sure your sentences flow from one to the next in a way that makes sense.
• Use details and proper vocabulary.
• Use your own voice (your way of expressing yourself as a reader, writer, and artist.
• Use all of your own words.
• Type your essay:
• Use 12 point Times New Roman font.
• 1 inch margins
• double line spacing
• indent paragraphs with one tab; do not skip lines between paragraphs or add extra spaces
• Use proper heading (see above)
• Title centered and in bold (do not underline)

Suggestions

• Do not procrastinate or wait until the last minute to finish/edit your work.
• Brainstorm and take notes before writing.
• Discuss your ideas and share your essay with several people. Make any recommended changes before submitting your work.
• If you are unclear on ANYTHING ask questions! I am here to help you.