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Writing Portfolio Requirements
You MUST type the following writing assignments:
1. Timed writing piece: Think of a person who overcame an obstacle in life. What was the
problem? (paragraph A) How did they overcome the problem? (paragraph b- describe the steps)
What was the outcome? (paragraph c)
2. Summary of Lancet article (if you don’t have this done, get the article, summarize each
paragraph into one 6-10 lined paragraph).
3. Poetry analysis (5 paragraphs—if you don’t have this done, follow the outline)
4. Personal essay- see page 195 in your student workbook
5. Personal Narrative (see below)
Typed paper format
I want your paper to be typed as follows (upper left hand side)
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Last name, First name
English 9- Second semester
<Insert the title of your assignment>
Date
Title of your assignment
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Your paper should be formatted-
Times New Roman
12 point font
DOUBLE SPACED
NO FANCY FONT
INDENT EACH PARAGRAPH TO INDICATE A NEW PARAGRAPH
NO EXTRA SPACES INBETWEEN PARAGRAPHS
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Directions
1. Type all of your papers
2. Save it to your student S-number (save your document last name and then the assignment title
under your student id number)
a. Example: Navejar_Summary
b. Example: Navejar_Poetry Analysis
3. When you are finished, print out your papers and turn
them in
4. Begin writing your Personal Narrative (type as your write)
Personal Narrative Directions
Write a 4 paragraph essay in response to the following prompt (choose one).
1. Describe a memorable moment in your life.
2. What is the most significant life lesson you have learned?
3. Describe a person who made a difference in your life.