Leader Traits: Informational Task

Your Assignment:

Your class is creating a class journal. Your teacher asks you to think about everything you learned from class discussions and from the source, about what makes a good leader. She wants you to write a several-paragraph informational article about the most important qualities of a leader and how those qualities can always be there, even in fiction stories or unexpected times. Who is your favorite leader, and why? If you could be the mayor of your town for a day, what changes would you make?

Remember: A well-written informational article:

• has a clear main idea
• is well-organized and stays on topic.
• has an introduction and conclusion.
• Uses transitions
• Uses details or facts from sources to back up your main point.
• develops ideas clearly.
• uses clear language
• Follows writing rules (spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage).

Now, begin your work on your informational article. Manage your time carefully so that you can

1. Plan your article
2. Write your article.
3. Revise and edit the final draft of your article.

Word-processing tools and spell check are available to you. Check how your writing will be graded, and then get started.

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Remember to check your notes and your prewriting or planning as you write, then revise and edit your informational article.