Due Monday, December 5
Write a 500 - 700 word narrative about one of the two following subjects: 1) A time when you wish you had done something differently; 2) A time when you needed help (it doesn't matter whether you received it). No holiday themes, please.
Typed. Double Spaced. Twelve point. No blank lines between
paragraphs, except to indicate a major shift in tone or setting. Don’t forget a title. Don’t forget your header.
Required:
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A compact story with an inviting opening, a well developed middle, and a satisfying "So what?"
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Sharp, purposeful diction
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Vivid showing
· Put your word count under your name, date, and period
· Put your word count under your name, date, and period
Suggested: Use your conclusion to connect your personal experiences to the world at large (this is fairly close to required).
Audience: 1) The editor of The Oregonian's Opinion Page.
You will be submitting this essay to The Oregonian. 2) The well-educated readers of that newspaper. 3) Yourself.
You can read The Oregonian's Opinion Page here: http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/
You can read The Oregonian's Opinion Page here: http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/
Line three: whether you-
ReplyDeleteCan you finish the sentence?
Why yes, yes I can (and I did).
ReplyDeleteCan we use a series of stories if they're very closely linked?
ReplyDelete700 words isn't a lot of room for a series of stories, but anything works if you can make it work. :)
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