September 24, 2015 Senior English. Turn in Photo Essay Turn in “Statement of Authenticity” Gallery walk in class tomorrow!! (Also – reflection) PHOTO.

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September 24, 2015 Senior English

Turn in Photo Essay Turn in “Statement of Authenticity” Gallery walk in class tomorrow!! (Also – reflection) PHOTO ESSAY!

Prompt 1: The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Prompt 2: As you reflect over the events of your life, what are you the most proud of? What did you do, why, and how have these accomplishments affected you? Personal Statement

Did you understand the prompt? Did you respond to it? What is the best part of your personal statement? What do you need to improve on? What do you need to do or add before you would sent this to a college? Indicate if you want an opportunity to revise this TW REFLECTION

Grades? Revisions? Next Steps? PASS BACK ME ME ME TW