9.8: Bring It Together- Writing Task
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Your Task
Choose a controversial topic related to nature, the environment, or land use that is currently affecting your region, or that is relevant to B.C. in general. Write a persuasive paragraph giving your views on this issue.
Checklist
When you have written your paragraph, check to see if the following are true:
_____ My paragraph is on a topic of regional or provincial concern.
_____ I have taken a clear position on the issue I have chosen.
_____ I have used supporting details to strengthen my argument.
_____ I have a good topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
_____ I have used a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
_____ I have used transitions to introduce different points.
_____ There are no run-on sentences or fragments in my writing.
_____ I have summarized or paraphrased any information from the internet.
_____ My vocabulary is suitable for college writing.