- Read and discussed a piece written by myself titled "Fertile Ground" about a visit to Ground Zero two years after 9/11 in terms of the qualities that make a successful college application essay. (Note: The link brings you to the text of the essay. At the bottom is a link to a video of Harry Roland. I'm not sure if the link still works but give it a shot if you're interested.)
- Discussed aspects of the college application process:
- When visiting schools, sign in. Leave evidence of your interest in the institution. Send a thank you letter if you take a tour.
- You do not know if your family can afford a private college or university until you have completed the financial aid process. Many private institutions have healthy endowments and offer very generous financial aid packages to families.
- Start becoming familiar with The Common Application website. Make sure you use Internet Explorer when working on this website.
- Other useful website in your college search:
- The College Board: ("The College Board is driven by a single goal — to ensure that every student has the opportunity to prepare for, enroll in and graduate from college.")
- College Confidential Questbridge Programs: ("QuestBridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation's best colleges. QuestBridge is the provider of the National College Match Program and the College Prep Scholarship.")
- College Confidential: ("Here you'll find hundreds of pages of articles about choosing a college, getting into the college you want, how to pay for it, and much more. You'll also find the Web's busiest discussion community related to college admissions, and our CampusVibe section!")
- U.S. News and World Report: One of the best sites for information on college rankings and other information.
- A+ Options for B Students: Part of the previous website.
- Reminder: First essay due Tuesday.
- Journal: Choose a story you are familiar with (movie, book, TV show, etc.) and discuss the theme and tone of that story. Share and discuss.
- Handout Literature Quick Review Sheet:
Author:
I. The “Big Four”
A. Characters:
B. Theme:
C. Plot:
D. Setting:
II. Plot Breakdown
A. Motivation:
B. Conflict:
C. Complication:
D. Suspense:
E. Climax:
F. Dénouement:
III. Analytical Elements
A. POV:
B. Other Literary Elements (allusion, symbolism, irony, etc.) :
- Begin reading "The Last Unicorn" by Edward Hoch. Read for setting, tone, mood. Annotate.
- Finished the first two paragraphs.
- HW: Theme and tone assignment. See yesterday's post.
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