Friday, September 13, College Essay Writing

Do Now:

1. Take out your college essay draft.
2. Prepare to discuss with a partner.
3. Have you decided to stay with your choice of prompt?
4. Does your essay topic REVEAL something positive about you to a college admissions officer?

Agenda:

1. Work on college essay drafts.
2. Prepare a complete draft 500-800 words.

SWBAT:

1. Apply the elements of memoir writing to their own college essays.
2. Consider how a single event can REVEAL critical information about a person.

Homework:

1. Continue working on college essay drafts.  500-800 words due on MONDAY.