Jump Off
--turn in your typed, categorized goals list
--turn in your list of ten goals and paragraph (if you haven't already)--BLOCK 1 ACE CAN TURN THIS IN NEXT CLASS DUE TO UNCLEAR DIRECTIONS!
--clear your desk of all but a pen and lined paper (notebook or loose leaf)--date the page
S. the C. -- agenda/HW, quick-write directions and prompt shared
Quick-Write -- Who Are You?
--engage in quick-writing (8-10 mins.)
Discussion Preparation -- Post-It Analysis
--look through your Post-Its and plan a contribution
--remind students about the discussion protocol
Transition -- form a circle
Discussion -- The Alchemist pgs. 65-104
Transition -- re-row desks
Mini-Lesson -- The Admission/Job Interview/Military Essay
--brainstorming--connect to Jump Off
--share list of topics on board from the Common Application (see "Senior English--List of Questions" located in Senior English, Carpe Diem, College Admission Essay)--add to list based on students' suggestions as per actual application questions--what do all of these questions have in common?
--Transition -- pick up the reading from the front table
--complete reading--annotate
--Transition -- lists up
--share/discuss "the lists"
Closure -- "Today, I learned..."
HW
--read pgs. 104-133 of The Alchemist and do Post-Its--reading QUIZ next class?
--come to class next time with the answer to the following question: What do you want to say about yourself in a college essay/job interview/meeting with a recruiter?
--bring actual admission essay questions next class
