Writing Task

WRITING TASK: ANIMAL WONDERS

Directions: Write an expository essay about the animal that you admire the most. You can use any type of reference material to support your essay. Do not forget to use transitional devices to make it cohesive. Here are some questions to guide you as you write, but do not limit the content in only answering these questions:

1.    In what group in the animal kingdom does this animal belong?

2.    Where can you usually find this animal?

3.    What are the distinct physical and behavioral characteristics of this animal?

4.    Why do you admire this animal the most?

Type your output on a short bond paper using Arial 12 font format, 1.5 line spacing, and 1 inch margin on all sides for the borders. This activity is due on Friday next week. You will be graded using the following criteria:

Content ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 points

Grammar ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 points

Vocabulary --------------------------------------------------------------- 10 points

Organization ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 points

TOTAL --------------------------------------------------------------------  40 points

RUBRIC FOR ANIMAL WONDERS

Criteria	Outstanding (10)	Very Good (7)	Fair (5)
Content	The student has provided comprehensive information in his essay. It is very evident that he did a thorough research for the topic. He use more than 3 references for his essay.	The student has provided information in his essay. It is evident that somehow researched for the topic. He used two references for his essay.	The student has provided doubtful information. It is very obvious that he did not research for the topic. He did not attach any reference for his essay.
Grammar	The essay was properly constructed. No grammar errors are visible.	At least 1-4 grammatical errors are visible.	More than 5 grammatical errors are visible.
Vocabulary	The student has shown versatility in language use. Words are properly chosen for the essay. The student’s knowledge of the levels of language as well as varieties of English is very much evident.	The student has somewhat shown versatility in language use. Words are properly used for the essay. The student’s knowledge of the levels of language as well as varieties of English is very evident.	The student did not show versatility in language use. Words are redundant and improperly used. The student’s knowledge of the levels of language as well as varieties of English is not evident.
Organization	The essay has an introduction, body, and conclusion. Ideas are well-organized and properly distributed. Transitional devices were all properly used in constructing the essay.	The essay has an introduction, body, and conclusion. Ideas are somewhat organized and distributed. Transitional devices were used but sometimes inappropriately in constructing the essay.	The essay lacks one or two parts. Ideas are scattered and create confusion to the reader. No transitional devices were used in constructing the essay.
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