Perfect Paper
Get as many people as you want to proofread it before you turn it in. The best way to catch mistakes is to have someone you trust read it aloud to you. Another good way is to read it aloud while he/she follows along, reading silently with you. The first assignment (1a: "Fun") is just a demo, a trial run. That one is only 150 words, and doesn't have any special requirements.
When we start Perfect Papers as a regular assignment, the list is below:
Perfect I (due: 10/4)
Topic: TV
Mechanics: commas (5).

List #3

 Perfect II 

Topic: Halloween.

Mechanics: 2 lines of dialogue.

List #7

 Perfect III: 
Due Tuesday 12/6
Topic: Music

Mechanics: 5 apostrophes.

List #10
Perfect IV (due 3/14) 
Business Letter
  • 250+ words.
  • OK to invent business/subject of letter.
    • "Dear Mr. or Ms." NOT: "To Whom it may concern:"
  • Extra Credit for actually mailing letter.
    • Bring stamped, addressed envelope.
    • Do not seal.
    • More extra credit if you receive a response.
  • Follow form.
  • Use ink or type.
  • Be sure to sign.
  • 50 points. -5 for each mechanical error.
  • Due Thursday, 3/9, unless you're exempt.


Topic: open

50 points

 Perfect V (Due _______.)

Topic: School Improvement -- One good suggestion. 
350+ words.
Ink.
 

  • Intro: Lead in, explain the issue, state your position/suggestion.
  • Body: Give reasons for your suggestion. Refute opposition.
  • Conclusion. Restate position, and summarize key points.
  • Can be funny. 
 Perfect VI (Due _______.)
  • Summary of one chapter of your KBAR book.
  • 350+ words. At least 3 paragraphs.
  • Intro: Title, author, background (what do we need to know to understand the part you're summarizing?), thesis--this is the gist of the selection, the main idea of this portion of your book.
  • Body: summarize the sequence of events, and their meaning in the context of the story.
  • Conclusion: Wrap it up. Rephrase the important ideas.
  • Someone who hasn't read the book should be able to understand what's going on.