Eighth Grade and Seventh Grade Essays

Seventh and Eighth Grade Students,

     This is a friendly reminder that you have essays due on Friday, October 1. Essays must include all of the following requirements:

• Typed
• All fonts should be 12pt and look professional (no Comic Sans or Script fonts)
• Heading
• Single Spaced
• Right Aligned
• Must be typed. 
• Title
• Centered 
• Bold
• Essay Text
• All paragraphs should have a first line indent of .5"
• Double Spaced
• Highlight text
• Right click
• Choose Paragraph
• Set line spacing to Double

  Also, don't forget:

• Spell checks
• Automatic
• Self check
• Read your essay out loud to check for incomplete sentences and other grammar errors.
• Numbers less than one hundred should be spelled out. Don't use digits.
• Round numbers should be spelled, too. (two thousand, fifty-five thousand, etc.)
• Titles should be underlined (should only apply to 8th grade this time)
• Use specific and varied language. Limit pronouns. Don't be repeptitive.
• Eliminate contractions. Do not use them in your writing. (example: don't, can't, won't, he's, etc.)

    Problems with technology will not be excused for being turned in late. If your printer breaks, you can email your essay to me. Please use email only in an emergency situation. Don't forget to save your work often so you don't lose it.