9/08/2010
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Aim: What do you think are the expectations and prerequisites for E7?
Do Now: Discuss expectations and prerequisites.
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DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th:
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• Read the Online Syllabus and Curriculum Map. Be familiar with the content of the syllabus, as
we will refer back to it regularly throughout the school year.
• Bring in Draft #1 of your resume. Use these Sample College Resumes and Resume
Information to guide you. Note: Do NOT include two addresses at the top of your resume. Only
include your primary address below your name, e-mail address and phone number at the top
(centered) of your resume.
Sample College Resume 1
Sample College Resume 2
Sample College Resume 3
Sample College Resume 4
*Resume Writing 101
• College Essay--Draft #1. Requirements: 500 word minimum (about two pages), typed, double
spaced, topic=your choice (though some topic that reveals your strengths and uniqueness;
suggested questions to answer and discuss in your paper: How are you a unique candidate for
the college of your choice? What are your career interests and how did you develop yourself
throughout your high school years to help you for this career? What is your most significant
achievement and why is it meaningful to you?). OR, you may most definitely select and respond to
one of the actual questions listed on the Common College Application. Use the Sample College
Essays and Expert Advice to guide you and examine the sample essays for organization of ideas,
supporting details, language/word choices, connection to specific college. Or, select a topic from
the Common College Application to write your essay. Read the advice from the University of
Virginia Office of Admissions in the link above. You must use the following heading on all work.
Your Name
English 7
Instructor: Ms. Hyde
Date
Essay:
Original Title of Essay
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