1. TWO MORE DAYS!! Script Workshop

2. You know the drill by now: Make a key at the top of your paper using your highlighters Sample: Blue=Statement (Who you are) Pink=Proof (anecdotes for HOW you learned each thing/were shaped and anecdotes showing HOW you are now) Yellow=Commentary (Tying it all together. Talk about the anecdote and explain HOW it helped you learn each thing/shape you and Address WHY this is important) Label the transitions at the end of each section Highlight the body sections for statement, proof, and commentary using your key

3. Family Section Circle the SPECIFIC thing(s) you learned from the chosen family member(s). For example: loyalty, empathy, finding joy in small things, working hard, the value of money, etc. If you haven’t included anything specific, you MUST add that before Wednesday. Make a note. Did you include the story of HOW you learned this/these? HOW did this person/people teach you what you said they did? Be specific If you don’t have this, make yourself a note Do you have a SPECIFIC example of HOW you apply it or how you exhibit the learned trait today? Should PROVE that you really did learn the trait(s) you say you did If you don’t have this, make yourself a note

4. Family Section Continued Have you, at some point, addressed WHY this/these trait(s) is/are important? Why is this so significant in your life? With a pen or pencil, box these areas. If you haven’t done this, make yourself a note

5. Friends Section Circle the SPECIFIC thing(s) you learned from the chosen friend(s). For example: loyalty, empathy, finding joy in small things, working hard, the value of money, etc. If you haven’t included anything specific, you MUST add that before Wednesday. Make a note. Did you include the story of HOW you learned this/these? HOW did this person/people teach you what you said they did? Be specific If you don’t have this, make yourself a note Do you have a SPECIFIC example of HOW you apply it or how you exhibit the learned trait today? Should PROVE that you really did learn the trait(s) you say you did If you don’t have this, make yourself a note

6. Friends Section Continued Have you, at some point, addressed WHY this/these trait(s) is/are important? Why is this so significant in your life? With a pen or pencil, box these areas. If you haven’t done this, make yourself a note

7. Events Section Circle the SPECIFIC thing(s) you learned from the chosen event(s). For example: loyalty, empathy, finding joy in small things, working hard, the value of money, etc. If you haven’t included anything specific, you MUST add that before Wednesday. Make a note. Did you include the story of HOW you learned this/these? HOW did this/these event(s) teach you or shape you to be what you said it did? Be specific If you don’t have this, make yourself a note Do you have a SPECIFIC example of HOW you apply it or how you exhibit the learned trait today? Should PROVE that you really did learn the trait(s) you say you did If you don’t have this, make yourself a note

8. Events Section Continued Have you, at some point, addressed WHY this/these trait(s) is/are important? Why is this so significant in your life? With a pen or pencil, box these areas. If you haven’t done this, make yourself a note

9. Hobbies and Interests Section Circle the SPECIFIC thing(s) you learned from the chosen hobby or interest. For example: loyalty, empathy, finding joy in small things, working hard, the value of money, etc. If you haven’t included anything specific, you MUST add that before Wednesday. Make a note. Did you include the story of HOW you learned this/these? HOW did this/these interest(s) teach you or shape you to be what you said it did? Be specific If you don’t have this, make yourself a note Do you have a SPECIFIC example of HOW you apply it or how you exhibit the learned trait today? Should PROVE that you really did learn the trait(s) you say you did If you don’t have this, make yourself a note

10. Hobbies/Interests Section Continued Have you, at some point, addressed WHY this/these trait(s) is/are important? Why is this so significant in your life? With a pen or pencil, box these areas. If you haven’t done this, make yourself a note

11. Future Goals Circle the SPECIFIC goals you have Can be from any area of your life. Doesn’t just have to be career related. HOW did you come to these goals? Where did these come from Connect them to all relevant family, friends, events, hobbies, and interests. If this is missing, make yourself a note to add it. HOW do these goals influence the decisions you have been making and will make? Have you taken specific classes or joined specific clubs for these goals? Do you volunteer anywhere related? Are you focusing on grades or going somewhere specifically for that major? If this is missing, make yourself a note to add it.

12. Connections to Artifact For each section make sure you have: Addressed the part of your artifact that connects to that section Explained any symbolism or metaphor in what you used to represent that section If you haven’t done these things, write yourself a note to add it.

13. Purpose Look at the things you circled in each section: Is this what you want your audience to understand/know about you? Is this the impression you want them to leave with? If your answer is “no,” you need to re-evaluate what you’ve chosen to include

14. Language Register Check Are you staying in formal register? Look back at notes to check. Use a pen or a pencil to circle any register drops and write “register” next to these circled areas. You may use personal pronouns like “I,” “me,” “my,” “we,” “us,” and “our.” Absolutely no “you” or “your” Use Control+F to find all the “you”s and “your”s

15. Audience Awareness Have you said anything that may alienate your audience? Insulted your audience Used inappropriate language Anything else that may be questionable? If you have, you will need to change it

16. To Do for Wednesday: Make revisions Time it! Read it aloud for both editing and timing. Bring your final draft, your rough draft, and your artifact on Wednesday If you aren’t here, it is all still due by the beginning of the class period. No turnitin.com receipt required