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Reflection Questions that need answering in addition to the 2 paragraphs…
1.
What do you think your
strengths and weaknesses are in terms of sentence construction and paragraph
development? (1-2 sentences)
2.
Explain how writing
for a particular purpose and audience shaped each of your paragraphs. (3-5
sentences)
3.
Discuss your feelings
about writing in different modes. Is there a particular mode you enjoy writing
in more than another? (3-5 sentences)
4.
Explain how different
writing modes that you have learned about might be applied to scenarios in your
real life. (3-5 sentences)
WRITTEN PARAGRAPHS:
For Touchstone 1, you will be writing two separate, distinct
paragraphs. You will write one paragraph in the informative mode and one
paragraph in the descriptive mode.
The informative paragraph must be written in a non-biased tone
and explain, teach, or inform. The descriptive paragraph must use sensory
details to describe a person, place or object.
In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit
must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be
sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the touchstone.
Choosing a Topic
For the informative paragraph, be creative and choose a
topic that you already know something about. (You do not need to conduct any
research for this paragraph.) Be sure to write in an objective and
non-biased manner with your intended audience and purpose in mind. You may
write about any topic you wish that you know something about, however; below
are some sample topics that may help you get started.
·
The background,
history, or rules of a particular game or sport
·
The materials, tools,
background or approach for a hobby you enjoy
·
The action/process for
an activity such as driving, planting a garden, grilling a steak, etc.
·
The history of a place
that you know a lot about (a city, state, natural attraction, etc.)
·
A scientific process
or concept that you are very familiar with
For the descriptive paragraph, use sensory language and vivid
details to describe a person, a place or a thing. Sensory details describe how
something looks, sounds, feels, smells or tastes. You should use precise
language to “show†rather than “tell†about what you are describing. Be
sure to write with your intended audience and purpose in mind. What you
write about is entirely up to you as long as you use vivid details and
sensory language to bring the description to life. However, below are some
sample topics that may help you get started.
·
Describe a room in
your house
·
Describe your favorite
spot to spend time
·
Describe a person who
is special to you
·
Describe a meal that
you enjoy eating or cooking
·
Describe a unique
family tradition
Paragraph Guidelines
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do
not submit your Touchstone until your paragraphs meet all guidelines.
Paragraph Structure
·
Does each paragraph
include a topic sentence that depicts the controlling idea of the paragraph?
·
Does each paragraph
include supporting sentences that effectively support your topic sentence?
·
Are all sentences or
details in the paragraph relevant to the topic sentence?
·
Does each paragraph
include a concluding sentence that gives closure to the paragraph?
Paragraph Cohesion
·
Is the sequence of all
sentences within each paragraph logical (topic sentence first, logical sequence
of supporting sentences, concluding sentence last)?
·
Are transitions used
effectively to connect ideas within the paragraph?
·
Is the paragraph easy
to read?
Sentence Structure
·
Are all sentences
complete and correct?
·
Are there any run-on
sentences? Have you used conjunctions and correct punctuation between
independent clauses?
·
Are there any sentence
fragments? Does each sentence have a subject and verb and express a complete
thought?
Descriptive Paragraph
·
Does the writing
“show” the reader details rather than “telling” about them?
·
Does the paragraph
describe a person, place or object?
·
Have you touched on at
least three of the senses in your use of sensory language?
Informative Paragraph
·
Does the paragraph
clearly inform the reader about a topic?
·
Is the paragraph based
on information or facts rather than opinion?
·
Is the tone of the
paragraph neutral and objective?
Conventions
·
Have you checked your
paragraph for grammatical errors?
·
Have you used
Spell-Check or another method to check spelling?
·
Have you used
punctuation correctly?
Before you Submit
·
Have you underlined
your topic sentence, one supporting sentence and your concluding sentence in
each paragraph?
·
Have you clearly
labeled each paragraph as either “Descriptive” or
“Informative”?
·
Have you clearly
identified the intended audience and purpose above each paragraph?
·
Have you included your
name, date and course at the top left of the page?
·
Is each paragraph
between 200-300 words?
Reflection
·
Have you answered all
of the reflection questions thoughtfully and thoroughly?
·
Are your answers to
the reflection questions included on a separate page below your paragraphs?
·
Have you met or
exceeded the required length for each reflection response?
Reflection Questions
1.
What do you think your
strengths and weaknesses are in terms of sentence construction and paragraph
development? (1-2 sentences)
2.
Explain how writing
for a particular purpose and audience shaped each of your paragraphs. (3-5
sentences)
3.
Discuss your feelings
about writing in different modes. Is there a particular mode you enjoy writing
in more than another? (3-5 sentences)
4.
Explain how different
writing modes that you have learned about might be applied to scenarios in your
real life. (3-5 sentences)
Scoring
Your composition and reflection will be scored according to the
Touchstone 1 Rubric, which considers your reflection, your descriptive and
informative paragraph elements, structure and organization as well as your use
of conventions.
Requirements
·
Each paragraph should
be 200 to 300 words (approximately 1/2 page) in length
·
Double-space the
paragraphs and use 1-inch margins
·
Use a readable
12-point font
·
All writing must be
appropriate for an academic context
·
All writing must be
original and written for this assignment
·
Plagiarism of any kind
is strictly prohibited
·
Submission must
include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your
composition
·
Submission must
include both your descriptive and informative paragraphs and your answers to
the reflection questions following each
·
Submit a single file
only, including all assignment components
·
Acceptable file
formats include .doc, and .docx.
