ASSIGNMENT 1: Using the topics you generated in Lesson1.3, write an essay in which you explain a cause-and -effect relationship. Your can refer to the model essay on page 206 as a guide. Include these elements in your essay: a thesis statement in which you clearly identify the cause-and-effect relationship you will explore an effective and logical method of organization well-chosen, relevant supporting evidence and examples that suit your audience and purpose transitions that smoothly and clearly connect your ideas error-free grammar, including correct pronoun-antecedent agreement Save the essay as a Word document (.doc) and submit to be graded.

ASSIGNMENT 2: Write a short story about a main character who undergoes a change or learns something. If you feel your creativity is lacking, remember writing about what you know, your own personally experiences or those of your friends and family are easy to turn into an entertaining short story. Include the following elements in your short story:

A clear setting - the time and place of the story

A plot - series of events that builds to a dramatic climax A narrator to tell the story Effective descriptions using sensory details Dialogue to develop the characters Error-free grammar, including use of consistent verb tense

ASSIGNMENT 3:Write a short story about a main character who undergoes a change or learns something. If you feel your creativity is lacking, remember writing about what you know, your own personally experiences or those of your friends and family are easy to turn into an entertaining short story. Include the following elements in your short story: A clear setting - the time and place of the story A plot - series of events that builds to a dramatic climax A narrator to tell the story Effective descriptions using sensory details Dialogue to develop the characters Error-free grammar, including use of consistent verb tense Please save your story as a Word (.doc) document. Click "add attachments" below to submit your assignment.