College Essay Boot Camp- Conferences

Starter 7
Look at all the sentences pulled from college essays that are on the boards.  

1. Choose your favorite one, and write it in your starter.  Explain why you think it's a strong sentence.
2. Now, go through your draft of your college essay.  Pull out one sentence you think is weak.  Write the original version, then write a revised version.  Explain what you did to make the sentence stronger.
3. List 3 more sentences from your draft that need revision.

Conferences with Lori
Bring with you the most recent copy of your essay (it can just be pulled up on your computer), and any focusing questions you have for me.

Revise, Refine, Write!
When you're not conferencing with me, you should be revising, refining, and making your essay as amazing as possible.  Remember to rely on your peers for help here!  You have lots of eyes--use them.

HOMEWORK:

1. FINAL College Essay:  Due Friday, 9/8, at the start of class.  You need to have a copy printed and have it emailed or shared with Lori BEFORE class starts.