1. 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

2. 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

3. What Does a Good Paper Look Like?
Read through the Traits of Strong Writing to see what you should have in your essay.

4. 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

5. 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 

6. Choose a topic and Brainstorm
Brainstorming—list, web, outline—whatever works and is written on paper