2-1 Paragraph Writing Part 2: Write Your Own Paragraph - download and print this assignment below! Now it's your turn! For this assignment, you will write a paragraph on one of the topics listed below. But follow these steps: Step 1 - Choose a topic, brainstorm ideas, and create a rough plan for your paragraph like the one outlined in the content section. Feel free to be creative with these topics; you may branch out and write on a slightly different topic that is based on one listed below. Step 2 - Write a rough copy of your paragraph. Remember to have a clear topic sentence, at least 4-6 supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence where you restate the topic sentence or the main idea of the paragraph. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, that’s what the rough in rough copy means. Do save a copy of the rough and label it as such, so that you can submit it with your final copy. Step 3 - Edit your work using this sample sheet of instructions: Self_editing_instructions.pdf (link below) Step 4 - Revise your rough copy to polish it. Possible Topics 1. Using cell phones while driving; 2. Privacy issues and the Internet; 3. Violence in schools; 4. Environmental preservation; 5. An inspirational person.

Step 5 - When submitting work to the teacher: • • • • •

 

be sure to include your rough plan, your rough copy, and your polished copy. Be sure you label each clearly so the teacher knows exactly what to look for. Also hand in the rubric.