Work Sample 8: Hawaiian Heroes Argumentative Essay
Describe the assignment and goals for the work sample you selected
For this assignment, I was tasked with writing an argumentative essay about a Hawaiian hero. We first needed to choose a hero to write about in the essay. Then, we would research why our characters were important. Next, we would write about why the hero was important. Lastly, we put them in a file and our class voted on which were the best
Why you chose to select this work sample to share on your portfolio?
I chose this assignment from the amount of work and time I spent on it. This project is a work I am also proud of. I think that this is one of my best assignments in Humanities class this semester.
How it represents a 21st Century skill?
For this assignment, I used global-awareness skills when learning about women in the entertainment industry. I also used information skills when doing research for this project.
How the sample demonstrates your current growth?
This sample demonstrates my ability to learn new things about the world. I had to learn new things about the hero and apply them into an essay.
Area of opportunity for new growth?
An area of opportunity for new growth on this project are my writing skills. My writing skills are not the best and could be improved.