SOLAR+SYSTEM+WRITING+ASSIGNMENT

Below is the writing assignment and rubric for your SOLAR SYSTEM WRITING ASSIGNMENT. Make sure to follow the directions and to check in with the rubric.

Directions to the writing assignment: Choose your favorite planet that you have learned about in our Solar System Unit. (Venus, Earth, Uranus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Moon). Discuss why you chose the planet and why you find this planet interesting. Include the following information on your planet: 1. What is the size of your planet 2. What is the temperature of your planet? 3. Is your planet made of gas or rocks? 4. Has NASA or any astronauts ever landed on the planet? 5. How far away is your planet from the Sun? 6. Does this planet have any moons?

Make sure that you have THREE paragraphs. (Intro, Body, and Conclusion Paragraphs) As always, spelling and grammar count. But don't worry, you will have the opportunity to teacher/peer edit your papers.

Here is your RUBRIC for the writing assignment: