Writing prompt: Describe the steps involved in the process of Mitosis.
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The diagrams and notes describing mitosis will be used to write an expository essay describing the phases. Requirements of the essay include:
Use an outline format (example shown below) to organize your thoughts.
Writing should clearly state the different phases of each division. This should include a description of the phase and what the cell is preparing to do during each phase.
Include diagrams (must be done by hand) with labels for each stage of mitosis.
Essay is a minimum of 3 paragraphs, 15 sentences, with one diagram (labeled) for each phase (5 total).
I will be looking specifically for organization in your writing, as well as ideas (do you know the steps involved in the process of Mitosis?). Please pay close attention to this.
This is the minimum requirement for completing the essay. Full points will be given to essays that provide additional information beyond three paragraphs and an essay that is typed. Please see the rubric for specific grading requirements and point totals.
Example Outline for Essay
Paragraph 1
(1) topic sentence
(5) concrete details to introduce the process of Mitosis
(1) concluding sentence
Paragraph 2
(1) topic sentence
(5) concrete details
(1) concluding sentence
Paragraph 3
(1) topic sentence
(5) concrete details
(1) concluding sentence
Paragraph 4
(1) topic sentence
(5) concrete details
(1) concluding sentence
Paragraph 5
(1) topic sentence
(5) concrete details to summarize the process of Mitosis