FRESHMAN WRITING

Miss Boyle, Room 208 {boylem@newmarket.k12.nh.us} Possible content includes: Personal narrative Biographical narrative Persuasive Compare/contrast Research Descriptive Fictional - short stories, poetry Students will: Always use MLA formatting size 12 Times New Roman font Double spaced Proper header Last name and page number in top right corner One-inch margins all around Use Microsoft Word/Google Docs Learn grammar, including Functions of speech Identify and correct sentence fragments and run-ons Identify and correct tense shifts Differentiate between homonyms Correct vague pronouns Using varied structure and appropriate word choice Learn writing/organizational skills, including Choosing an appropriate topic Staying focused on that topic Basics of a 5 paragraph essay Differentiate between formal and informal tone Effectively use transitions Use topic sentences Peer edit Self-edit regularly Each major writing assignment will have its own rubric. You can re-write as many times as you wish, and your revised grade will be the one I put in the gradebook.