written assignment
A Whole New World
Writing Assignment #1
Creative Writing
5pts - Tech Writing -
Did paper meet length requirements, grammar okay, instructions followed, etc?
5pts - Assignment Questions Answered -
Did the paper answer the direct questions posed?
5pts - Critical Thinking/Depth of Thought-
Did the paper explore issues at the heart of the topic? Do they relate to what we are discussing in class?
5pts - Creativity
Did the paper include original thought? Was effort put in to make it unique?
5pts - On Time
350 words, typed, 1.5 or double spaced
The Ink Spot (writing center) is open, free, and will get you an automatic +5 on writing and grammar!
Image you are one of the first explorers to discover a new life form that we would consider to be intelligent, civilized, and capable of interacting with us. You discover this life form on their native planet where they are in their natural element. You must bring back information to share with Earth. Do your best to explore and write down important info we would need to know in order to proceed in our future interactions with them. Things like what do they eat? What does their shelter look like? How do they communicate? Do they have religion? Are they peaceful or warlike? Help us understand their society!!!!!!
You may also include drawings on the back of the paper to help with our understanding. (Artistic ability will NOT graded, but attempts at this will help you get the creativity criteria points!)