Paragraph Writing Assignment Criteria (posting it for those who did not complete it).

Paragraph Writing Assignment

 Write a fully developed paragraph using one of the topic sentences from your paragraphing worksheet (Main Paragraph: Exercise -- posted below). You will be graded on the following criteria:

$ Topic sentence (1 mark)
$ 3-4 supporting sentences (3 marks)
$ Concluding sentence (1 mark)
$ Use of transitional words (minimum 1; 1 mark)
$ Spelling/grammar (2 marks)

Total Value: 8 marks

The Main Paragraph: Exercise

Note how each topic sentence gives an opinion. Support that opinion with at least four examples. If you disagree with the opinion given, change it and then support your own. Avoid using any material that does not support its topic sentence. * Complete this exercise in your notebooks.

1. Summer employment is one of the most valuable forms of education.
2. Going to a movie is a more satisfying experience than watching a movie at home.
3. High school should not begin until 10:00am.
4. Technology contributes to unemployment.
5. Charlottetown Rural is the best high school in Prince Edward Island.
6. Technology is a contributing factor in the childhood obesity epidemic.
7. Teenagers should be given more privileges by their parents and teachers.
8. Exercise is an important component to a healthy lifestyle.
9. Fast food is killing our youth.
10. Canadian society is truly multi-cultural.