Compose a research-driven multi-paragraph capstone (~1500-2000 words) representing K-8 writing culmination (CCSS W.8.1; W.8.2; W.8.3; W.8.4-6; W.8.7-10)
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~20 min
eng.g8.s.ex_52
Capstone Milestone Check
Prompt
Capstone progress milestone check at week 9 (5-paragraph draft target). Submit current draft. Self-report: word count; sources integrated; counter-argument present (Y/N); thesis audience-aware (Y/N).
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
Draft submitted + 5-paragraph target hit OR honest off-target self-report + revision plan = mastery
Hints
- Honest self-report is better than missed milestone.
- If off-target, name what's blocking.
Misconceptions to watch
- Submits empty draft.
- Self-reports incorrectly.