English 12 Reflective writing Day 3

Writing Notebook  Have you ever pretended to be something you are not? (school play, childhood pretending, anything?)  How did it make you feel? What aspects of your new character did you like/dislike? Why? Don’t get too comfortable. We are moving seats today.

Today’s Objectives  To analyze identity in literature  To get into college HW: Senior Project Plan due 9/30 at 3:00pm College Essay app due Tuesday 10/4

Today’s Agenda  Senior Project dates update  “Who Am I This Time” Vonnegut  Small group discussion and character analysis  Start college/reflective essay

Senior Project dates PROJECT PLAN DUEFRIDAY 9/30 PLAN REVISION DUE (if needed) FRIDAY 10/24 1 st Reflective Journal & Work Log (RJ & WL) DUE FRIDAY 1/13 2 nd RJ & WL DUE FRIDAY 2/24 3 rd RJ & WL 3 DUE FRIDAY 3/23 Portfolio DUE APRIL 20 Presentation Schedule posted (students cleared to present on time or not) MAY 16 Presentation MAY 18

Your Groups today: Elizabeth A Michael Summer Victoria Keith Colin Kevin Spencer Kris Trevor Wesley Allegra Gino Aaron Eeshan Nolan Kamri Dakota Jena Elena Edward Sean Reilly Alexandra Jonathan Casey Tyler Katie Cole Elizabeth R

Sample Prompts  WSU:  100 words per question. Your personal statement should describe in detail some special interest, significant experience, or achievement in each of the following areas:  Leadership/group contribution  Knowledge or creativity in a field  Dealing with adversity  Community service  Handling systemic challenge  Goals/task commitment

Sample Prompts  Western Washington University  Briefly describe one of the following:  An experience that has shaped who you are  Your dream job  A goal you hope to accomplish in your lifetime  Optional  Briefly describe what makes Western Washington University a good match for your interests.  Briefly describe any academic hurdles, personal challenges, or special circumstances that will help that Admissions Committee understand your academic record.

Sample Prompts  University of Washington  The personal essay is our best means of getting to know you and your best means of creating a context for your academic performance. When you write your personal statement, tell us about those aspects of your life that are not apparent from your academic record:  A character defining moment  The cultural awareness that you’ve developed  A challenge faced  A personal hardship or barrier overcome  Choose either A or B  A) Discuss how your family’s experience or cultural history enriched you or presented you with opportunities or challenges in pursuing your educational goals  B) Tell us a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped shape it.  Choose one of the following two topics to write a short essay:  The UW seeks to create a community of students richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. How would you contribute to this community?  Describe an experience of cultural difference, positive or negative, you have had or observed. What did you learn from it?

Sample Prompts  Common App:  Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.  Include any additional information that you would like to provide regarding special circumstances, additional qualifications, etc.