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DC Trip Writing Assignment 50 points

__Format:__ • One paragraph (about 6-8 sentences) • Double spaced, typed • No title needed • Name, date, class period, and Honor Pledge on the back • First sentence should be a topic sentence that answers the question; do not use general statements • The next 4-6 sentences are your evidence in which you use descriptive language to describe what you saw, heard, tasted, smelled, etc. at the site that made you so emotionally moved. • You should have two separate specific pieces of evidence • Finish with a concluding sentence • You do not need any citations; all future assignments will require them!!!

__Question:__ “Which single aspect of the trip was the most emotionally moving for you?” Be personal and emotional – the use of “I” is required What is the “story” behind the “history” that you learned during this trip and how does it relate to you?

__Grading:__ 0 - not at all 5 - average 8 - 1-2 mistakes 10 - great

Directions were followed 0 5 8 10 Spelling, grammar, punctuation 0 5 8 10 Clarity of written word 0 5 8 10 Proper use of emotion 0 5 8 10 Proper use of “story” and “history 0 5 8 10