Take-Home Composition #2:

Photograph Description 100 points (10% of your class grade) 150-300 words ROUGH DRAFT DUE (TYPED3 COPIES): Thursday, September 27 FINAL DRAFT DUE: Tuesday, October 2 Prompt: For your first take-home composition, you will write a one-paragraph composition in which you describe a photograph that is meaningful to you in some way and explain why it is special to you. Assume that your readers do not have a copy of the photograph. You should describe BOTH what is happening in the photo (what it looks like) and why this photo is important to you. Getting started: First, choose a photograph. The photograph can show an important family occasion, such as a wedding or birthday, or it can depict a special place or gathering of friends. Alternatively, you can select a photograph either of a historical event that captures your attention or of a person who interests you. The photograph could be one taken by you, a friend, a family member, or it could be one you find in a newspaper, magazine, or online. Just be sure to choose the photograph most meaningful to you. Remember, you want it to be meaningful and reveal something significant about who you are. Expectations: To succeed on this assignment, you should submit a paragraph with the following elements: Topic-Illustration-Explanation method of organization An effective topic statement (1-2 sentences) that briefly states what the photo is of (for example, you and your friends at prom, a sunset at the beach, a family portrait in front of your house, etc.) and why it is meaningful to you. An illustration that has a detailed description of the photograph: tell me what it looks like/what is happening. Imagine that you are describing the photo to a blind person. Explanation of why this photo is special to you: out of all the photos you have, why did you choose this one? An effective concluding statement that reminds the reader what the photo shows and why it is special to you

Effective use of transitional words and phrases. Complete sentences with clear subjects and verbs. All sentences marked with proper end punctuation (usually a period) and the first word capitalized. Pre-writing A rough draft (to be reviewed during peer workshop) and 3 peer review sheets

 A final typed draft that uses MLA format (see the back of this sheet for MLA format information) Characteristics of MLA format for a Word document: 1 inch margins all around Header with your last name and page number (ex: Smith 1) at the top right corner Heading with your name, my name, the class name, and date with the day month and year on the left side. Heres an example: John Smith Professor Drawbond English 21 1 October 2012 Double spaced everywhere Your title should be centered and the first letter of each word capitalized (except minor words such as of, the, and, and in) o Your title should NOT be: All caps In bold Bigger than the rest of the composition Underlined