Name: ________________________________________ Date: __________________ Class: __________

ENGLISH III WRITING TASK 1

COMPOSITION OUTLINE
Instructions: Write a composition outline about the topic below. (Include brainstorming)
Topic: _____________________________________________________________________
Rubric
WRITING EXAM RUBRIC: BRAINSTORMING AND 3-PARAGRAPH COMPOSITION OUTLINE

Organization & Development Word choice / Grammar use Mechanics / length

Exemplary organization and Exemplary Word Choice / Grammar usage Exemplary Mechanics
development  (VOC) precise and relevant word  May have minor errors
 Clearly stated title choice  Indent
 Brainstorming min.15 ideas  (VOC) use of connectors and  Punctuation
 Clearly stated topic sentence (1) transition words  Capitalization
 Strong supporting ideas (3) and  Consistent grammar usage  Spelling
concluding sentence (1)  Subject/verb agreement  Clear handwriting
 Third supporting idea or reason is  Singular/plural nouns  Spacing
the most important  Verb (tense and usage)  Needs little or no editing
 Well executed progression of clear  Pronouns usage  150-180 words
ideas  Adjective / Adverb
Excellent (4.50) Excellent (4.50) Excellent (3.00)
Very Good (3.50) Grade: Very Good (3.50) Grade: Very Good (2.00) Grade:
Fair (1.50) ________ Fair (1.50) ________ Fair (1.00) /12
Needs improvement (0.50) Needs improvement (0.50) Needs improvement
Non-Existent (0) Non-Existent (0) (0.50)
Non-Existent (0)

BRAINSTORMING

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TITLE
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MAIN IDEA - TOPIC SENTENCE
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REASON 1
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DETAILS 1
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REASON 2
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DETAILS 2
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REASON 3
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DETAILS 3
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CONCLUSION
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