Quick Write Describe your morning routine Write with
Quick Write Describe your morning routine. Write with as many details as possible. Think about your 5 senses (sight, touch, smell, hear, taste)
Tuesday, September 3 rd, 2013 English IV Ms. Plumb
Quick Write Describe your morning routine. Write with as many details as possible. Think about your 5 senses (sight, touch, smell, hear, taste)
Agenda • Quick Write • Turn in PS drafts! • Article Jigsaw • Creating your timeline
Article Jigsaw 1. “An Applicant’s Perspective on the College Essay” by Annie Paik 2. “Tip Sheet: An Admissions Deans Offers Advice on Writing a College Essay” by Martha C. Merrill 3. “COLLEGE PREP; The ------ that Changed My Life” by Glenn C. Altschuler 4. “Some of the More Mundane Moments in Life Make Great Essays” by Dave Marcus
Article Jigsaw: Directions 1. Individually read assigned article (7 min) 2. Form groups of 4 or 5 to discuss the following questions (7 min) ▫ What are the top three pieces of advice you glean from this piece? ▫ From whose perspective does this advice come? ▫ Do you find this advice compelling? Why or why not 3. Share out article summaries/advice to class (5 min) 4. Turn in 1 sheet per group w/ summary and questions
Personal Timeline Create a timeline of significant and mundane events in your life. Your timeline must include: • At least 20 items • Both major moments (births, deaths, travels, etc) & mundane moments (a car ride, a dinner, a chance meeting, etc) • Neat and colorful writing!
Homework • Finish your timeline!
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