Justification Paper. Demonstration of the process and format. 
First: Freewrite/brainstorm about colors that have a special significance to you. (Use the back of this sheet for this.) These colors can be associated with one or more aspects of your life: culture, ethnic background, academic strengths, hobbies, family, friends, musical interests, sports, career goals, etc. You will bring this to class with your rough draft.
Second: Write a detailed essay of at least 350 words that provides specific reasons why a particular color has special meaning in your life. Rough draft and brainstorming due Thursday 10/9.
Your essay should include:
  1. Proper heading and an appropriate title.
  2. A clear opening topic sentence that lets the reader know that you will be discussing the relevance of a particular color to specific aspects of your life.
  3. Transition words that introduce each of your new points about your chosen color (first of all, also, in addition, furthermore, finally...)
  4. Specific reasons why you have selected this color including showing details, and relevant commentary that help the reader easily understand the color's special significance.
  5. At least three of the academic or vocabulary words we have been studying.
  6. Conjunctions to join ideas (although, since, because...).
  7. A concluding statement that thoughtfully wraps up the essay.
Rubric
0    1    2    3    4    a) Does the title prepare the reader for the specific topic and content?

0    1    2    3    4    b) Does the first sentence(s) clearly state the topic and main idea?

0    1    2    3    4    c) Do the following sentences give specific reasons?  (2x)

0    1    2    3    4    d) Is enough commentary (details, explanation, examples) provided to help
                                    you understand each of the writer's reasons?  (2x)

0    1    2    3    4    e) Are all of the supporting sentences relevant?

0    1    2    3    4    f) Are transition words used to introduce and connect ideas?

0    1    2    3    4    g) Are the sentences written in a logical, easy-to-follow way?

0    1    2    3    4    h) Are conjunctions used to connect ideas?

0    1    2    3    4    i) Does the essay end with an appropriate concluding statement?

0    1    2    3    4    j) Does the essay contain at least 3 academic or vocabulary words?

0    1    2    3    4    k) Are the words spelled correctly?
0    1    2    3    4    l) Is the essay free of fragments and run-ons?
0    1    2    3    4    m) Is the punctuation correct?

                                /60 Total.