1. A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” - Samuel Johnson
AGENDA
-Bellwork—None
-Write draft of essay
-HW: Revisions due for editing review Tuesday (11/13)
Use peer review comments to revise content of essay. Revise for content, better organization, for clarity, for strong verbs.
Define the difference between revision and editing.
A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” - Samuel Johnson
7 Nov. 2012

2. Revise Essay What to Do What Not to Do
1. Revise for content; structure; organization; additions; deletions
1. Don’t stare off into space
2. Focus on clarity and strong ideas (don’t be Calvin )
2. Don’t worry about perfection
Revisions are due Tuesday at the beginning of class for editing workshop; if you come to class and need to print out your paper, you will need to use a pass to go print your paper and lose points!

3. Assignment
Write a college admission/scholarship/personal statement essay
Use one you brought in and follow the criteria (you will need to provide me with the prompt and criteria)
Use a prompt from the yellow sheet
Your essay should be between words (including the title)
A title is mandatory