Mid term

 Writing Midterm: 

Be sure to follow these guidelines for each paragraph: 

1. Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that directly responds to the prompt.  The topic sentence must contain a clear controlling idea.

2. End each paragraph with a concluding sentence that rephrases the topic sentence.

3. Include general and specific support to explain your topic sentences. Be sure to follow the guidelines that I have given you for paragraph organization. 

4. Edit carefully for correct grammar.

5. Write at least 200 words for each paragraph. Include word count at the end of each paragraph. 

Also:

a. Include a paraphrase from "Amy Chua Is a Wimp" by David Brooks in at least one of the paragraphs. 

• The paraphrase must include the name of the author and the name of the article. 
• Be sure to write a sentence after the paraphrase to show how the paraphrase is connected to your controlling idea. 
• Finally, write the original sentence at the end of the paragraph.  

 

b. Include a transition word or phrase between the two paragraphs to clearly connect them.