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A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” - Samuel Johnson
AGENDA -Bellwork—College Essay Example -Choose Topic -Brainstorm ideas/start writing -Turn in TTTC Book -HW: Finish Brainstorming/Begin Writing -Meet in Lab 100 tomorrow Choose essay topic for college/scholarship/personal statement writing. Complete brainstorming for essay topic. A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” - Samuel Johnson 6 Nov. 2012
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Bellwork—Essay Example Chart 11/6/2012
Finish reading the college essay examples Fill out the following chart Essay What You Liked What you Didn’t Like Other Comments Cornell Wellesly Bean Counters Boar Hunt
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What Does a Good Paper Look Like?
Read through the Traits of Strong Writing to see what you should have in your essay.
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Assignment—Write in Bellwork Journal
Write a college admission/scholarship/personal statement essay Use one you brought in and follow the criteria (you will need to provide me with the prompt and criteria) Use a prompt from the yellow sheet Your essay should be between words (including the title) A title is mandatory
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Due Date All Essays will be due 11/14/2012 with all drafts:
Brainstorming 1st draft + in class reflection Focus on content 2nd draft + in class reflection Focus on grammar, sentence variety, punctuation, spelling Final Draft + in class reflection Focus on perfection
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Choose a topic and Brainstorm
Brainstorming—list, web, outline—whatever works and is written on paper
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