THREE WISHES “The Stone” by Lloyd Alexander

1 NAME:CLASS: THREE WISHES - The Stone by Lloyd AlexanderYour prewriting activity, focuses on the idea of THREE WISHES . You should have brainstormedwhat you would wish for if given the opportunity. Your WISHES will tell a lot about you andwhat you consider important. Reflect on the implications or problems that might developfrom the WISHES you made in your brainstorming activity. Now, finalize that list. Do you needto make changes? Your Writing Assignment: Imagine you have been granted THREE WISHES . Write a well developed essay describing the WISHES you would select given thisopportunity. Remember your thesis statement in this case is your THREE WISHES . Be sure to include atopic sentence in every paragraph.

2 Structure each body paragraph as one WISHES must be followed by REASONSor statements that tell the reader WHY you would select the wish stated. End your assignment with a clear concluding paragraph that restates the thesis, but notin the exact words as your introductory paragraph. Also, in this paragraph restate yourthree s/RUBRIC THE STONE THREE WISHES ASSIGNMENTE xpository WritingFOCUS/ORGANIZATION: Essay is well organized with a clearintroductory paragraph, THREE bodyparagraphs, and a concludingparagraph. The thesis is stated in the introductoryparagraph and UNDERLINED. The body paragraphs represent onewish each. The concluding paragraph restates thethesis and readdresses the : SCORE:_____/40 ELABORATION, SUPPORT AND STYLE Essay is written using strong verbs, andvocabulary Transition words and phrases are usedto help the reader understand thewriter s thoughts more clearly.

3 There are detailed reasons that statethe reason for the WISHES : SCORE:_____/35 GRAMMAR, USAGE, AND MECHANICS The writing is free of misspellings, andwords are capitalized correctly. Sentences are punctuated correctly,and the piece is free of fragments andrun- ons. Standard English usage is employed. The paper is neat, legible, andpresented in an appropriate : SCORE:_____/35