6.8: Bringing It Together- Writing Task
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Your Task
Write a cause/effect paragraph on one of the following topics:
- How my pet has had an impact on my life
- Why some people have unusual pets, such as pigs or rats
- The benefits of having a cat rather than a dog
Checklist
When you have written your paragraph, check to see if the following are true:
_____ My paragraph is on one of these topics.
_____ I have a good topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
_____ The first sentence of my paragraph is indented.
_____ My sentences all have a subject and a verb.
_____ I have avoided faulty parallelism.
_____ I have used transitions effectively.
_____ I have used a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
_____ There are no run-on sentences or fragments in my writing.
_____ I have used capital letters and periods in the right places.
_____ My vocabulary is suitable for college writing.