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Students write about an important past personal experience and explain its significance.

CHARACTERISTICS

1. Specific occurrence in writer's life.

2. Voice is natural and honest.

3. Vivid sensory details.(Show not tell)

4. Writer gives convincing examples which support opinion.(s)

5. Self disclosure.

FEATURES

6. Beginning captures the reader's interest.

7. Includes setting and sequence of events.

8. Specific details help reader visualize.

9. Shares strong personal feelings.

10. Explains significance of event to author's life.

GRADING POLICY

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