Name Essay - Erika Cabrera
School: Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
City/State: New York City, NY
Grade(s): 12
Format(s): Essay
Subject(s): English Language Arts
Type(s): Informative/Explanatory
Writing Assignment Description
The author gives a brief portrait of her life and motivation through unpacking the origin and meaning of her first, middle and last names.
The essay was sent as a part of a college application to Dartmouth College (where she matriculated on a full scholarship). She also read the essay to an audience of 1100 educators at the EL National Conference in San Diego, CA in 2015 as a keynote speaker for this annual conference.
How This Writing Can Be Useful
- Elegant, poetic structure for sharing her personal story
- Clean and effective prose: no words wasted; no affectation; direct and moving message
- Confident personal voice
Common Core State Standards
| Standard | Long Term Learning Target |
|---|---|
| W.11-12.2 |
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| W.11-12.4 |
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