1. Scholars English I Diagnostic - 2013-14

2. Connection with Intellectual Standards (Critical Thinking Booklet), p.8 and 10. clarity, precision, concision (e.g. $10 a word) vs. vagueness, wordiness

3. LAUDABLE ENDEAVORS ““All of my friends judged and criticized me for choosing to join a few clubs at school. Even my parents objected once I have informed them about my decision.”

4. LESS Laudable Endeavors  “When you put attention to something, you can always do good and feel good about yourself. ”

5. Laudable Endeavors  “Although some of my family members are generally supportive and positive, some of them are unknowingly offensive.”

6. LESS Laudable Endeavors: Using texting language and more…  “Well,im gonna go to a good college cause im good at math.”

7. Laudable Endeavors  “However, my dream was shattered not too long after revealing my fantasy to my mother about becoming an FBI agent.”

8. LESS Laudable Endeavors  “ Me and my brother went there and had an amazing time with all the stuff.” (description of a cousin’s party)

9. 2 handouts to hold on for the rest of your life 1. Correction Symbols 2. “Banned” words

10. Exemplary student work  As you hear your peers read aloud their exemplary essays, think about and take notes on the following: 1) What makes this essay memorable and interesting? Be specific. 2) What’s this writer’s tool or “weapon” for making his/her writing come to life?