Special Holiday Memory

A Special Holiday Memory

NOTE: This is not a time to write about your favorite holiday but one special memory you have of a holiday!

Be sure to follow each of the steps below. Check off each one as you complete it. Your grade will be based on the successful completion of each step, with special attention to step 1.

1. _____ The first sentence of the paragraph must be a topic sentence. This sentence must express the paragraph topic or the central thought.
2. _____ The paragraph must be your work and be original.
3. _____ Each sentence in the paragraph must stick to the topic and relate to the topic sentence.
4. _____ Indent the first word of the paragraph.
5. _____ Have margins on the left and right side of your paper.
6. _____ Begin and end each sentence correctly. Make sure each word is correctly spelled.
7. _____ You have your name, date and a title on the paper
8. _____ You have at least 3 supporting sentences.
9. _____ You have a concluding sentence.
10. _____ Proof-read the paragraph, then have someone else--someone who knows their spelling and punctuation--make corrections on your paper.
11. _____ Signature of person who prooefread your rough draft