Unit 2 Writing Task
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Writing Task: People have strong feelings about food. They associate food with important
events and people in their lives. Write a descriptive essay about a food you feel strongly about—
one you really like or dislike.
Criteria
The essay effectively responds
to the writing task.
20
15
Points
10
5
0
The essay is well organized,
with an introduction, body
paragraphs, and a conclusion.
The introduction includes a
hook, background
information, and a clear
thesis statement.
The body paragraph(s) use
adjectives, prepositional
phrases, and similes to make
the description more vivid.
The writer uses proper
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Total Score:
/ 100
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