Creative and Critical Thinking
ASSIGNMENT 2: Why We Write
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Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):
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Task:
Why do we write? The very quality of our individual lives and our cultures depends on our ability to use language. Authentic writing comes from our desire or need to create, to communicate, to contemplate and to connect with others. Read a variety of pieces and summarize using keywords, identify purposes for writing, and write a well-written paragraph.
1. Read the following pieces on why we write:
a. Blog Post: "Why We Write"
b. Blog Post: "Seven Reasons Why I Write"
2. During reading, complete the following chart.
3. In the same document as the chart, write a paragraph in your own words where you discuss why you write. You might talk about what you get out of writing, OR what you see as most important about writing OR what purpose of writing you would like practice and improve and why.
Assessment Criteria: Your assignment will be assessed using the following criteria, each being out of a six-point scale.
Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6)
- Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective.
- Accurately and clearly identifies and uses specific words or phrases from the text(s) to complete the chart.
- Paragraph response shows a deep understanding of the text by making original, complex connections to self using several specific examples.
Written Expression: (Exemplary 6/6)
Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen. Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.
Submission
Use the "1.2 Why We Write" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.