The Huguenot8 Partnership

MY OBIT

Write the obituary that someone will write for you when you are 99 years old.  300 words minimum.  Every error is 10 points of off the 100 point score, so don't forget to spell check AND proofread your work

You will receive a letter grade for this assignment.  Errors in spelling and structure do count.. so SPELL CHECK your work and PROOFREAD before submitting

websites that may help you to write the obit:  http://www.ehow.com/how_3456_write-obituary.html
                                                                    http://www.cremation.com/obit/index.asp 

 

Be sure to include in your obit the following information:

What you did (accomplishments, career, errors in judgement, activities and interests)
Who you loved
Who you touched
Your family and friends
A memory or anecdote about you
how you died, when you died
See Rubric below for more information:

Scoring Criteria	4 Excellent	3 Good	2 Needs Some Improvement	1 Needs Much Improvement
The writer uses the obituary style.
The writing is interesting, supportive and complete.
The writing demonstrates that the learner has taken time to think about possible future accomplishments.
There is accurate spelling, correct grammar and punctuation.
The content of paragraphs emphasizes appropriate points.
The oral presentation is prepared.

 

OBIT - MORRIE

Provide an obituary for Morrie.  Be sure to include in your obit the following information: What he did (accomplishments, career, activities and interests) Who he loved and who loved him Who he touched His family and friends A memory or anecdote about him how he died, when he died. 

You will receive a letter grade for this assignment.  Errors in spelling and structure do count.. so SPELL CHECK your work and PROOFREAD before submitting

websites that may help you to write the obit:  http://www.ehow.com/how_3456_write-obituary.html
                                                                                        http://www.cremation.com/obit/index.asp 

See Rubric below for more information:

Scoring Guide for Writing the Morrie Obituary

 

Scoring Criteria	4 Excellent	3 Good	2 Needs Some Improvement	1 Needs Much Improvement
The writer has an introduction, a conclusion and smooth transitions.
The writing is interesting, supportive and complete.
The writing demonstrates that the writer comprehends  Morries accomplishments
There is accurate spelling, correct grammar and punctuation.
The content of the paragraphs emphasizes appropriate points.
The writer shows an understanding of sentence structure, paragraphing and punctuation.

 

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