Informational Map-Making Task

Your Assignment:

Your class is creating a new magazine about exploration. Your teacher asks you to think about everything you learned, both from the speaker and the passages you read, regarding maps. She wants you to write an article for the new magazine that describes what a map of the moon would look like if you were Galileo, being sure to use the correct terms for maps as mentioned in the passages.

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. Also, 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.