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Return to Term Two Writing Assignments = = =Assignment Sheet:= Pick a restaurant, movie, or play you either really liked or really hated. Pretend you are working for a newspaper. You are going to write a review encouraging or discouraging others to eat at that restaurant or watch that show.
 * The Assignment:**


 * Assignment Requirements**
 * Clear, enticing hooks: use one of the hooks listed in examples or your writing process notes
 * Strong thesis statement which includes the title of the show or restaurant
 * Share some of the plot if movie or play and some of the menu if a restaurant.
 * Adequate Support
 * Strong conclusion: use one of the conclusions listed in writing process notes
 * 2-3 paragraphs in length with topic sentences


 * Assignment Components**
 * Pre-Write: Review pre-write worksheet found in file cabinet or online.
 * 1st Draft: Review assignment requirements before writing this. Conference with others while you write
 * Self-Edit: Use your revision and editor’s checklist sheet and make changes with the markers
 * 2nd Draft: Conference with me
 * Final: If you have a computer, your final should be typed. 12 point font, Times New Roman. If not, please write it in nice handwriting. Staple your 2nd draft to the final and turn it in
 * ---PRINT two copies. 1 for final, 1 for publication. If handwritten, I can scan a second copy.
 * Publication: Class Magazine

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=Rubric=

= Generic Example=



=Madsen Example=

During my fiber-grazed days, I would frequently hit up the Pita Jungle for some hummus. In fact, it even became my road-trip food. I would balance the hummus on the passenger seat while I liberally dipped my pita, hoping not to spill. This quickly became my favorite hang-out spot, and I would schedule several friendly gatherings at the Pita Jungle. With a nice ambiance and quality ethnic, healthy food, the Pita Jungle leaves customers with a full, yet flat stomach.

Their menu features a variety of Mediterranean dishes all prepared with fresh ingredients. Vegans and meat-lovers alike will find a variety of dishes to choose from. With appetizers ranging from ** tsatziki ** and hummus to ganoosh and falafel, many people stop after the appetizer, but for those with a hearty appetite, the Pita Jungle also provides a variety of entrees: healthy burgers, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and combination platters. My favorites are the pesto pizza, black bean burger, and the chicken combo platter. However, I often just go for the hummus and raspberry mango cheesecake, which, in my opinion, is a must-have.

As everything is made with fresh ingredients you know you are getting good quality food. And don’t be fooled by names like pizza and burgers; these promise less-fattening versions than your typical place. An entire pizza only contains 18-20 grams of saturated fat, and 15 grams of unsaturated fat—the good fat. Their combination platters have as little as 4.5 grams of saturated fat. But the best part is the hummus only contains 1.5 grams of saturated fat in a 1/3 platter. Rest assured, you can feel good about what you are eating. And you can be sure to have a great time as the servers meander around in every-day clothes helping you to feel relaxed. Good service does not need to include a stuffy shirt and tie, just kick back, relax, dig in and enjoy the Pita Jungle.