Y12 4-1 Writing Assessment

Tweet by Ben Machell @ben_machell
Hijab vs bikini thing aside, how much of a “culture clash” is it really if you’re both playing women’s beach volleyball in the Olympics?

 

Step 1: READ one of the following articles about the 2016 Olympics in Rio. You may keep it open on your computer to complete the writing assignment.

Step 2: Close ALL browser windows except the article, then open Word to type your response to this prompt:

Write a letter to the editor of the publication you read, in response to the reporting of the Egypt versus Germany women´s volleyball match from the 2016 Olympics. Voice your opinion, about what was said in the article. Consider the tweet at the top of this page: Is there really that much difference between the two teams? Be sure to use evidence from the text to support or arguments.

SL should write 250-400 words. HL should write 450-600 words. Make every word count. No repetition, no unnecessary information.

Step 3: When you have completed your letter, Be sure to:
  1. Write an accurate word count at the bottom of the page.
  2. Put your name in the header at the top of the page
  3. Save the document as Writing Assessment 1-[Your name]
  4. Upload your letter to the task for today on Managebac.