ENG001A | English Foundations I| Unit 5 Writing Assignment|5.08 Revising the Draft

Name: Date: Answer Key Writing Assignment Revising the Draft Award points for answers as shown below. Starter feedback for correct and incorrect answers is in red. Use or adapt the feedback in this Answer Key as you grade each student paper. If you have suggestions for improving this key, send them to [email protected].

Grading Instructions Student must read, and then revise the following two stories. Student needs to include at least two new adjectives and correct any spelling and punctuation errors.  2 points each for adding two new adjectives in each story (8) points o Example: "This kind of dog loves to give sloppy kisses."  6 points for correcting the punctuation and spelling errors in each story (12) points  Total of 20 points

(10 points) 1. Read the story below. There are several problems with the story. Revise the story adding at least two adjectives. Be sure to correct any punctuation and spelling problems.

Boston Dogs – should be Terriers

Boston terriers are fun to have as piets. Boston terriers are black and white and are Small dogs. they like to play all the time. Their snoring is loud.This kind of dog loves to give you kisses.

(10 points) 2. Read the story below. There are several problems with the story. Revise the story adding at least two adjectives. Be sure to correct any punctuation and spelling problems.

An Octupus

An octopus has different ways of protecting itself. It lives in the ocean and likes to eat fish.An octopus has eight arms to fight with. An octopus can change its color when it is in danger. An octopus may shoot dark ink from its body when it is scared or fighting! It is an interesting land creature.

Your Score ___ of 20

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