The document provides instructions for a writing assignment. Students are asked to watch 3 instructional videos on MLA formatting, descriptive writing, and the CERT model. They are then instructed to use Google Docs to write a one paragraph description of their day using sensory details and the CERT model (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning). Students must submit their work through Google Docs by sharing it with their teacher. Thorough preparation including watching the instructional videos is emphasized to familiarize students with concepts that will be used throughout the year.

1. TASK #3: Writing Assignment (9)
*Work alone OR in a small collaborative group
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FIRST, be sure you’ve watched the 3 videos posted to Blackboard:
1. MLA
2. Descriptive Writing
3. CERT Model
*Seriously. Watch. The. Videos!
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Next, follow these steps carefully:
1.) Reflect on your day so far – think about the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings.
2.) Create a list of sensory details for each of the senses to describe your day.
3.) Sign in to your school Google account. (See posted videos and/or class packet for help!)
4.) Open Google Docs
5.) Choose “Report/MLA” (MLA template)
6.) Replace the template’s text with your information (See posted videos and/or class packet for help!)
a. If collaborating with peers, include all names in your MLA heading
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7.) Type one descriptive paragraph describing your day using the CERT model.
a. Claim/topic sentence
b. Evidence/sensory details
c. Reasoning/conclusion statement
d. (No transition needed since you’re only writing 1 paragraph)
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8.) Run spell check
9.) Proofread for accuracy in content, MLA formatting, and CERT formatting
10.) Review Avoiding Plagiarism (video & notes) in Blackboard. Be sure all work is original!
11.) Click Share, type in Lauxman, choose me (KLauxman@usd497.org) then click Done.
(I’ll get an email notification that you’ve submitted work.)
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PRO TIP: Familiarize yourself with these concepts ASAP!
We’ll rely on MLA, CERT, and Google Drive sharing ALL year J
Go back and
review the videos!