1. Essay Prompt #1- Your MOST Significant Event Look back at your timeline… narrow down the 20 events to 4 or 5 that had the most impact on shaping who you are, or that changed your life the most (for the better) Look back at your timeline… narrow down the 20 events to 4 or 5 that had the most impact on shaping who you are, or that changed your life the most (for the better) Brainstorm some details about each event- write 4 or 5 sentences for each event Brainstorm some details about each event- write 4 or 5 sentences for each event Pick ONE event to focus on for the purpose of your paper ROUGH DRAFT DUE MONDAY, MAY 20TH Pick ONE event to focus on for the purpose of your paper ROUGH DRAFT DUE MONDAY, MAY 20TH Essay format Essay format Essay format Essay format

2. In-Class Assignment Make a list of your top ten dreams Make a list of your top ten dreams You decide the reality factor You decide the reality factor Now, let’s watch Randy Pausch discuss how he achieved his dreams Now, let’s watch Randy Pausch discuss how he achieved his dreams The Last Lecture The Last Lecture Make a list of your top ten dreams Make a list of your top ten dreams You decide the reality factor You decide the reality factor Now, let’s watch Randy Pausch discuss how he achieved his dreams Now, let’s watch Randy Pausch discuss how he achieved his dreams The Last Lecture The Last Lecture

3. LL Assignment 1. Do you think it’s important to achieve your dreams? Why or why not? 2. What have you learned from your failures? 3. Are you open to feedback from others? Why or why not? 4. What is the most important life lesson you’ve learned so far? 5. If you were asked to give a “Last Lecture,” what would you talk about? What would be your theme message for others? 6. Why is it important to work well as a member of a team? What have your team experiences been like? 7. Have you ever encountered a brick wall? How did you handle it? 8. What is your “take-away” from The Last Lecture?

4. Scholarship Essays Question: How are you paying for college? Question: How are you paying for college? If the answer is “my parents”—you are among the fortunate. If the answer is “my parents”—you are among the fortunate. The truth is most parents are not able to fully finance all of your college needs. This is why applying for scholarships should be part of your activities for senior year.The truth is most parents are not able to fully finance all of your college needs. This is why applying for scholarships should be part of your activities for senior year.

5. In-Class Activity- List the various activities you have participated in during high school: List the various activities you have participated in during high school: Athletics (circle those in which you lettered)Athletics (circle those in which you lettered) Awards (contests, trophies, recognition)Awards (contests, trophies, recognition) Elected officesElected offices Interests and HobbiesInterests and Hobbies Out-of-School Activities (4-H, youth group, clubs, sports)Out-of-School Activities (4-H, youth group, clubs, sports) Performing ArtsPerforming Arts School ClubsSchool Clubs Work ExperienceWork Experience Community ServiceCommunity Service

6. Common Scholarship Application Everyone going to college should apply for the Common Scholarship— Everyone going to college should apply for the Common Scholarship— Even if you are not going to college, it is good practice to learn how to describe yourself in order to further yourself Even if you are not going to college, it is good practice to learn how to describe yourself in order to further yourself Take all the information from theTake all the information from the in-class activity and use it for the following assignment…

7. Yay! Another Essay!! Scholarship Essay Assignment: Part One Write an essay of 1-2 pages in which you describe your experiences, including any special talents or skills you have. Included should be your reasons for pursuing further education beyond high school. You can include personal and academic goals, as well as individuals who have inspired you or circumstances leading you to this decision. Include reasons you feel you deserve consideration for a scholarship. What is the common ap? MLA FORMAT FOR ESSAYS.doc

8. Why Bother? A Really Worthwhile Scholarship Site A Really Worthwhile Scholarship Site A Really Worthwhile Scholarship Site A Really Worthwhile Scholarship Site What you need to know about scholarships:What you need to know about scholarships: There are all kinds available—just look There are all kinds available—just look Most, if not all, involve some kind of writing Most, if not all, involve some kind of writing Some have requirements Some have requirements You will have to put effort into applying You will have to put effort into applying

9. Extra Credit Opportunity You can add up to ten points of extra credit onto this assignment by providing up to five different scholarships you qualify for. Requirements: You can add up to ten points of extra credit onto this assignment by providing up to five different scholarships you qualify for. Requirements: Active url address or hard copy Active url address or hard copy Each verifiable scholarship is worth two points (total of 10 points) Each verifiable scholarship is worth two points (total of 10 points) Put behind Scholarship essay in your portfolio (Due Oct. 9 th ) Put behind Scholarship essay in your portfolio (Due Oct. 9 th )

10. Part Two Letter of Recommendation request Letter of Recommendation request Be prepared beforehand when you need that letter of recommendation by having the information ready to go. It is courtesy to give a person two weeks notice to write a letter... But you need this to include with your scholarship essay in your portfolio (due Oct. 9 th ) Be prepared beforehand when you need that letter of recommendation by having the information ready to go. It is courtesy to give a person two weeks notice to write a letter... But you need this to include with your scholarship essay in your portfolio (due Oct. 9 th ) Assignment: Assignment: Fill out the counseling center sheet or cut and paste the following into a Word documentFill out the counseling center sheet or cut and paste the following into a Word document

11. Student Information Sheet 1. Student Name and GPA 2. Reason for Recommendation 3. List three teachers who could help evaluate you academically or personally 4. List your major academic areas of interest/possible college majors/personal and professional goals 5. List clubs, activities, sports, etc 6. List awards or honors 7. Volunteer experiences 8. Work experience 9. Travel experiences, special hobbies, interests, talents 10. Describe your greatest strengths and weaknesses 11. List three adjectives that best describe you 12. Is there something special or unique about you or something that you have overcome that would be helpful to relate in your recommendation letter? Then, give this sheet to a teacher, principal, or counselor and ask them to write you a letter of recommendation by October 4 th. That way you can add it to your portfolio Then, give this sheet to a teacher, principal, or counselor and ask them to write you a letter of recommendation by October 4 th. That way you can add it to your portfolio

12. Scholarship Opportunities Horatio Alger Horatio Alger Horatio Alger Horatio Alger Funded through the generosity of Duane and Lola Hagadone.Funded through the generosity of Duane and Lola Hagadone. Recipients must pursue bachelor’s degree at University of Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College or students may start their studies at North Idaho College and then transfer to UofI or LCSCRecipients must pursue bachelor’s degree at University of Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College or students may start their studies at North Idaho College and then transfer to UofI or LCSC $5,000 scholarship only for students from Idaho in counties of Benewah, Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Latah, and Shoshone$5,000 scholarship only for students from Idaho in counties of Benewah, Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Latah, and Shoshone

13. Scholarship Essay :Rough Draft Checklist Are the following found: Are the following found: Athletics (circle those in which you lettered) Athletics (circle those in which you lettered) Awards (contests, trophies, recognition) Awards (contests, trophies, recognition) Elected offices Elected offices Interests and Hobbies Interests and Hobbies Out-of-School Activities (4-H, youth group, clubs, sports) Out-of-School Activities (4-H, youth group, clubs, sports) Performing Arts Performing Arts School Clubs School Clubs Work Experience Work Experience Community Service Community Service MOST IMPORTANT: “the why”—why is the person deserving of the scholarship—is reason evident, stated, clear? MOST IMPORTANT: “the why”—why is the person deserving of the scholarship—is reason evident, stated, clear?

14. Essay #2- Topic of Choice Choose one topic from the list in the packet the counselors handed you on Tuesday. You may pick from numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9. Choose one topic from the list in the packet the counselors handed you on Tuesday. You may pick from numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9. Commit to a number- write it down on the list Mrs. Knowles will pass around. Commit to a number- write it down on the list Mrs. Knowles will pass around. Your (typed or written) rough draft (400- 750 words) is due Monday, September 24 th. Your (typed or written) rough draft (400- 750 words) is due Monday, September 24 th.

15. Essay #3 Personal History/ Experiences essay Personal History/ Experiences essay “IN 500 WORDS… “IN 500 WORDS…Describe your personal characteristics, accomplishments, primary interests, plans, and goals. What sets you apart?”