Timed Essay Assignment 2/26/10

Amount of Time: 30 Minutes

Worth: 35 Points

Directions: Write a 3 paragraph essay on the prompt "Do our differences define us?".

You will be graded on your organization (introduction, body, conclusion), conventions and ideas.

Descriptive Essay

Students are finishing up their descriptive essay today in class. This essay is worth 75 points and has been done on www.essayscorer.com/ph/nm/vvhs. If you would ever like to read your students writing then go to the website and your student can plug in their username and password. All of their essays for this semester will be saved on this site for your viewing.

Slam Poem

Due: 2/12/10

Worth: 40 points

Students are writing and presenting a Slam poem in class on friday. These poems are on the topic of "Where I am From". If you are a parent and are reading this please ask your student to share their poem with you. You will be surprised by the quality and moved by the content.