Aim: This Lesson will assist students in writing a thorough and descriptive college essay. The skills learned will prepare students for both their senior thesis and college careers.
Do Now: What do you think is the objective(s) for College Essays? (write in your journals).
Volunteers will share their thoughts.
Response: I think that the objective of a college essay is for the college to know who you are. It could also be for the colleges to see you writing skills through telling a personal experiences. It is important to not lie or exaggerate because that would be a first bad impression.
Cooperative Learning and Brainstorming: You were asked to research, read, and bring in a sample essay. Please form groups of fours and exchange your essay with your peers and identify the following:
1. Title of Essay. If the essay does not have a title then create one based on the information given.
2. There are seven topic selections: assign your essay to one of the topics and give evidence/support based on your selection.
3. Did the applicant address the topic question?
4. Does the introduction engage the reader? Does the conclusion provide closure?
5. Does the applicant use concrete experiences as supporting details? Label with #5
6. Are transitions used appropriately? Circle them
7. What about the essay is memorable? Label with #7
8. What's the worst part of the essay? Label with #8 (if any)
9. What parts of the essay need elaboration or are unclear? Label with #9
10. What parts of the essay do not support the main argument? Label with #10
11. Is every single sentence crucial to the essay? This must be the case.
12. What does the essay reveal about my personality?
Return essay with notes to peers. Share out.
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