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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20 Points Possible
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