writing assignment

[/ˈraɪtɪŋ əˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: writing assignments
trabalho de redação
1. A task given by a teacher or instructor requiring a student to write an essay, report, story, or other written work as part of their coursework or assessment
The professor assigned a writing assignment on the causes of World War II.
O professor atribuiu um trabalho de redação sobre as causas da Segunda Guerra Mundial.
2. A structured writing task with specific requirements, guidelines, or objectives that students must complete within a given timeframe
Our writing assignment requires a five-page research paper due next Friday.
Nosso trabalho de redação exige um artigo de pesquisa com cinco páginas até o próximo sexta-feira.
3. Any written task or exercise designed to develop or assess writing skills
The writing assignment asked students to describe their personal experiences.
O trabalho de redação pediu aos alunos que descrevessem suas experiências pessoais.
In Brazilian schools and universities, writing assignments are a fundamental part of academic assessment and are expected to follow strict formatting rules and grading rubrics. The term 'redação' is deeply embedded in Brazilian education culture, particularly in standardized tests like the ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio). In the USA, writing assignments are similarly central to education but may vary widely in format and expectations. Teachers often provide detailed rubrics and feedback to help students improve their writing skills.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
essay assignmentwriting exercisewritten assignmentcomposition assignmenthomeworkwritten task
Antonyms / Antônimos
verbal assignmentoral presentationpractical assignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho de redação
Most common term used in Brazilian schools and universities
General Brazilian
tarefa de escrita
Alternative formal term, less common than trabalho de redação
São Paulo
trabalho de redação
Standard usage in São Paulo's educational system
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho de redação
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
trabalho de escrita
Portuguese prefer 'trabalho de escrita' or 'composição escrita' rather than redação

Related Words

essaycompositionmanuscriptdraftrevisionacademic writingrubricdeadline

Related Idioms & Phrases

put pen to paper
write something up
turn in an assignment
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