2012-2013 Martin Luther King 2012-2013 Martin Luther King Writing ContestWriting Contest

Theme: “Live it, Share it, Extend it: The Dream of a Global

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•500 words or less•Best essay from each class submitted in school contest•3 school winners entered into the district competition•District winners will be displayed at the district ceremony Thursday, January 17, 2013

Theme: “Live it, Share it, Extend it: The Dream of a Global

Community

•500 words or less•Best essay from each class submitted in school contest•3 school winners entered into the district competition•District winners will be displayed at the district ceremony Thursday, January 17, 2013

Rubric for EssayRubric for Essay

• Demonstrates understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream for equality and its relevance in the 21st century.

• Uses rules of writing structure and organization.

• Presents ideas in a logical and focused manner.

• Uses rules of grammar and mechanics

• Demonstrates understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream for equality and its relevance in the 21st century.

• Uses rules of writing structure and organization.

• Presents ideas in a logical and focused manner.

• Uses rules of grammar and mechanics

5 Paragraph Essay

• Introduction Paragraph• 3 Body Paragraphs• Conclusion paragraph

The introduction

• The introduction should be the place to start presenting your topic.

• Typically, the last sentence will also include a thesis statement.

• A thesis statement is one sentence that clearly tells the reader what your paper will be about, and it often has a point to prove.

Body paragraphs

• Think of three items dealing with your topic that you’d like to discuss.

• The first item will be your first body paragraph.

• Now, come up with two or three examples that have to do with the item. Use details to make the examples clear.

• Continue this pattern for the second and third body paragraphs.

Conclusion

• The conclusion is the place to sum up your essay and re-state your thesis statement in different words.

• New information does not belong in the conclusion.

Sample worksheet

• Introduction with thesis statement• 1st body paragraph

– Example 1– Example 2– Example 3

• 2nd body paragraph– Example 1– Example 2– Example 3

• 3rd body paragraph– Example 1– Example 2– Example 3

• Conclusion with re-stated thesis statement