Friday, May 2, 2008

Classwork on 5/2/08

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-What makes a good personal narrative for a college essay?

Something that you have experienced that makes you original from others with similar backgrounds. An experience that only you can experience because of its connection to you.

-weakness
-strength
-achievements
-lessons learned from experiences/failures
-life changing experience

-What does it mean to be a dynamic person(character)?

Character who goes through changes.

-Is this essay rich in imagery? Identify them.

Yes. "I can pilot bicycles up severe inclines with unflagging speed."

-Do you notice any alliteration?

Yes. "Woo Women"

-Is the vocabulary extensive,eloquent(well expressed)?

Yes.

-What makes it memorable, fluent & persuasive?

He's basically saying that he has done all this and now he's ready to do more in their school if they persuade him.

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Write an experience that has changed you and then express how you feel about it.

Result of Failing City-Wide Test on purpose - angry, sad, upset, deprived, stupid, depressed, nervous

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