Directions: Create a three paragraph essay using a word processing program. Summarize who you are, what you like to do, and describe your future career plans.
Create a folder called writing.
Save the assignment as personal_expository.doc in the writing folder.
Use a proper heading. First and last name, class name and period, date, assignment.
Title the assignment Personal Expository.
Summarize who you are.
Describe what you like to do (academics, hobbies, sports, community activities, clubs, work, travel, special interests).
Describe your future career plans.
Align your text to the left hand side of the page.
Utilize block paragraphs, skip a line between paragraphs, use single spacing.
Use a single basic font that is size 12.
Insert 1 space after periods and commas.
Control standard writing conventions such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation and use them with accuracy and when appropriate. Minor errors must not distract the reader.
Use your voice. Make the reader feel like he or she knows you as a person.
Review all parts of this grade sheet before submitting the assignment for a grade.
Ask the teacher to be graded.
Example
Jackie Jay
Technology P1
Jan 1, 2004
Personal Expository
My name is Jackie Jay. I am 13 years old and I have lived in Port Angeles all of my life...
I like to run in cross-country and track. I am currently deciding if I like sprinting better than distance or the other way around...
After I graduate from high school I want to go to college to become a doctor or lawyer...