Writing Assessment #1

​ Writing Assessment

Writing Your Paper

​Instructions

The following slides will ask you specific things about the paper you wrote. Please complete this assignment fully, as this will be how I ultimately grade your paper.

Open Ended

What is the compelling question that your paper should have investigated?

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Explain to me how the "electoral college" works.

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What is your opening line "hook" to your introduction?

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What is the claim you made about why we should or shouldn't have the electoral college?

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What is the best piece of evidence you used to support your claim? Be sure to include where you got it from.

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What do you feel is the best sentence you wrote in your entire paper?

Writing Your Paper

The next few slides are going to ask you to write out specific parts of your paper. This is the final version that will be graded. Be sure to read over what you enter as your answer.

Open Ended

Write out your introduction using correct grammar, spelling, and structure.

Open Ended

2nd Paragraph: 1st supporting reason

• Much show and site source

Open Ended

3rd Paragraph: Second Supporting Reason

Must show evidence and site source.

Open Ended

Conclusion: Answer the following question in paragraph form.

Why is it important for the President of the United States to win both the popular vote and electoral college?

Once you are finished with the lesson, turn in your DBQ (packet) to me