- Get a chromebook.
- Sign up for a 1x1 with me.
- Work on your draft. You may listen to music while you work, but no other homework or phones.
- After you have had a 1x1 with me and have made revisions based on the 1x1, do a peer review with a partner. Use the rubric and give each other in text comments.
- HW: Work on drafts! Final drafts are due Monday.
Hasan Minhaj- "Prom"
Be prepared to talk about his storytelling techniques and reflections. Here is a write up of the full assignment- for clarity's sake. Here is the rubric. Coming Up: Draft feedback: 1x1's with me and peer reviews The Things They Carried I can write an engaging and unique personal essay.
I can write an engaging and unique personal essay.
Essence Objects (Brainstorm, 15 min.)
This is what I want you to do with your partner: 1. Read/listen to all of these resources:
2. Together, create a list of 5 specific things that one must do to write a successful and interesting personal essay. BE SPECIFIC. Write a sentence or two to explain each one. Check out this example. 3. Then, choose one of the following essays. Read a few before you choose one. Critique this essay against your five points. Write a letter to the author. (we won't actually send it). Offer specific suggestions as to how to improve the essay, and/or offer specific praise. I can brainstorm ideas for my personal essay.
Brainstorm Assignment: On a piece of binder paper, write the following four things:
Finish early? Start working on part 1 of one of your three ideas. Personal Essay Examples
"Finding the Flexibility to Survive" & "Accomplishing Big Things In Small Pieces" -What is compelling about these essays? What makes you want to keep reading? -What do you notice about the structure of these essays? Choose two more from "This I Believe" to listen to and consider. HW: Body Bios Due Next Class Body Bio Discussion:
I can write about myself with figurative language.
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