This assignment is to summarize “Who Lives Longer” in one paragraph and brainstorm, outline, and write a second response paragraph. Bring these two paragraphs to class to get feedback from your classmates and instructor.
Take the time to brainstorm and outline! Good writers know pre-writing is the key to becoming even better writers. These pre-writing tactics develop better ideas, examples, and organization. And, you’ll hand in your outline and brainstorming in class today to get homework credit.
As a reminder:
1.) For your response, answer the prompt: What idea about living longer does the author propose that impacts your life the most?
2.) Brainstorm your answer to the above prompt. Then, pick the best ideas and organize them in an outline.Download dàn ý. Bring your outline and brainstorming to class to hand in.
2.) In the Response topic sentence, include the topic and one controlling idea. Narrow the controlling idea so it can be developed well in one paragraph.
2.) Check that your summary has all the proper elements by reviewing the Summary Checklist.Download Danh sách kiểm tra tóm tắt.
5.) Remember to use the academic header format explained below and under “How to Format a Writing Assignment”.
6.) Proofread for grammar accuracy, spelling, and clarity of your ideas.
Bring your draft summary/response to class in either a hard or soft copy for peer review.
How to format a writing assignmentThe required format for all compositions is as follows:
typed,
double-spaced,
1-inch margins,
5-space indentation for each paragraph
Follow MLA formatting for in-text citations (if required)
Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
Here is how to format the header information:
1″ from top of page 1/2 ” from top of page
Your last name
