Family Writing Assignment

Directions:  Write a paragraph describing your family.  Use at least 5 words from the word bank.  Remember to write in complete sentences and use spell check.  A paragraph should have at least 5 sentences.  Use the grading rubric to check your work.

WORD BANK

mother	brother	grandmother		nephew	child
father		sister		grandfather		niece		children
uncle		daughter	father-in-law		cousin		stepmother
aunt		son		mother-in-law	sibling		stepfather

FAMILY PARAGRAPH SCORING RUBRIC

Content:  Clear description of family members.  Accurately uses at least 5 target vocabulary words.

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Subject/Verb Agreement:  Writer uses the verb “to be” correctly to match the subject (children are, child is).

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Possessive:  Writer uses the possessive correctly in describing family relationships (My mother’s uncle is kind.).

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Mechanics/Grammar:  Paragraph has been spell checked.  Paragraph contains a minimum of 5 sentences.

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Points Possible:  20		Points Earned________