English III April 30 2013 Ms Roule Bellringer

English III April 30, 2013 Ms. Roule

Bellringer • From yesterday’s notes…What are three ways to strengthen your personal statement?

To find the video on youtube: • Search for “personal statements” and find the one with the blue screen from Purdue Univ. Online Writing Lab.

Agenda • Bellringer • Personal Statement - Writing Day

Personal Statement Prompt • Handout • Pay attention to criteria and deadlines! • In-class participation grade today for staying on task! I will check in at the end of class.

Personal Statement Structure • Reviewing examples from yesterday’s notes… • Past, Present and Future! (Include them ALL in your statement, and connect them to you and your goals!)

Sample Outline 1(each pt a paragraph) • I want to do X in my career. (future) • A was the first time I learned about X. (past) • B and C prepared me academically and practically for X. (past) • I believe your opportunity will help me accomplish X because (present) • While pursuing this opportunity, I hope to specialize in D. (present) (A, B and C could be the past events that you’ve written about in your pre-writing, etc. )

Sample Outline 2 • I am applying to your program because of A, B, and C opportunities (present) • While in your program, I would like to work with X, Y and Z faculty members. (present) • I am prepared for this program because of D and F experiences. (past) • This program will help me to reach my goal of Z. (future)

Sample Outline 3 • My preparation for this opportunity includes A, B, and C. (past) • I am applying to your specific program because of D, E and F. (present) • This program will help me achieve my goal of Z. (future)

What are you being graded on TODAY? • Rough Outline – sentence format like today’s examples (indicate past-present-future) • Participation Grade – on task and productive! (losing points for electronics, excessive talking, etc. )