Dream School Essay

Johanna.sailor@k12.sd.us

You will design your own school through this project. You will write a five-paragraph essay
that explains your dream school. The purpose of your essay is to encourage your Rapid City
Area Schools to adopt your dream school.

An enrichment opportunity is build into project. Students may receive bonus points by
drawing the blueprints for their dream school. This is in addition to writing a five (5)
paragraph essay.

Requirements:
____ /50 five (5) paragraphs long
____ /10 includes one (1) introduction paragraph
____ /10 includes one (1) concluding paragraph
____ /30 three (3) body paragraphs each focus on a different aspect of the school
____ /10 each paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence
____ /5 no punctuation errors
____ /5 used complete sentences
____ /5 no word confusion errors

Enrichment:
____ drew a blueprint of the school
____ blueprint is neatly done
____ blueprint is colored
____ no spelling or grammar errors

Total Points:
____/125