English 9 Writing Assignments

Due on Nov. 15: Is It Worth It?
Write at least 75 words over the topic below.  Whether you use Word, Pages, or Google Docs, save it as a PDF and email the PDF to me.  
It's not "turned in" if it's not a PDF.
  • Prompt: This prompt has two parts:
    (1) How do you feel about Sherpas helping other people climb Mt. Everest, even though it could cost them their life?  Include at least two reasons for your opinion.  
    (2) What could the customers do to help the families of Sherpas who die while on the job?  Include at least two ideas.
  • Grading: 20 points total
    Grammar/spelling = 5  (-1 per mistake, up to 5)
    Length = 5 (-1 per 10 words, up to 5)
    Content = 10
       - clear opinion = 2
       - reason #1 = 2
       - reason #2 = 2
       - idea #1 = 2
       - idea #2 = 2

Due on Oct. 28: "Grrr!" Explanation
Write at least 75 words over the topic below.  Whether you use Word, Pages, or Google Docs, save it as a PDF and email the PDF to me.  It's not "turned in" if it's not a PDF.
  • Prompt: Explain the story, including Mr. Blackwell's theory and the narrator's theory (and your own, if you want to).  
    Be sure to include some evidence from the story.
  • Grading: 20 points total
    Grammar/spelling = 5  (-1 per mistake, up to 5)
    Length = 5 (-1 per 10 words, up to 5)
    Content = 10
       - basic idea = 3
       - Mr. Blackwell's theory = 2
       - the narrator's theory = 2
       - evidence = 3
  • Story: "Grrrr!"

Sept. 6: Dynamic Characters
Write at least 75 words over the topic below.  Save it as a PDF and email the PDF to me before 3p.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 11.  It's not "turned in" if it's not a PDF.
  • Prompt: Think about Waverly in "Rules of the Game" and/or Elena in "American History."  How do they change from the beginning to the end of their stories?  se at least three quotes from the book to backup your answer.  You can write about either one of them or both of them.  
  • Grading: 20 points total
    Grammar/spelling = 5  (-1 per mistake, up to 5)
    Length = 5 (-1 per 10 words, up to 5)
    Content = 10 (3 quotes, ideas make sense)
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How to Make a PDF

In Google Docs:
  • Click on File > Print.  
  • It will automatically create a PDF and save it to your Downloads folder.
In Pages:
  • Click on File > Export to > PDF.
  • Pay attention to which folder it's saved to.
In Word:
  • Click on File > Save As > PDF.
  • Pay attention to which folder it's saved to.