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The document provides instructions for a timed writing exercise, asking students to choose from one of three topics to write about: a) times they have taken chances that turned out well or didn't, b) what a penguin is doing and what led up to it and will happen next, or c) describing good and bad noises in their life. It explains that spelling and grammar errors will not be penalized due to the time constraint, and that the writing will be assessed based on staying on topic, word choice, overall comprehensibility and grammar, and producing enough words to convey a short message.
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