• Academic B Writing
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  • Descriptive Essays

    The purpose of a descriptive essay is simply to describe a subject. In this descriptive essay you will describe an important historical figure. Think about this person's attributes or characteristics. You may also describe things they accomplished.

    Example Descriptive Essay 1Example Descriptive Essay 2PrewritingWriting: Word ChoiceSources: QuotingRevisingRevise: Descriptive EssayTimed Writing 3Integrated Writing 3

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