Writing College Essays
Grade 12 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can develop a focused narrative structure for my college essay that highlights my unique experiences and qualities.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
5 College Essay Topics to Avoid (And What to Write About Instead)
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the video's suggestions, describe a specific experience or topic from your life that you believe would effectively showcase your unique qualities in a college essay. Then, briefly outline a potential narrative structure for this essay, including a beginning, middle, and end, that focuses on highlighting those qualities. Imagine you are writing a college essay. Choose *either* an "essence object" *or* a "superpower/skill" from your own life, as described in the video. Explain how this object or skill reflects a deeper part of who you are. Then, outline a narrative structure for an essay using this object or skill as a central theme, ensuring the structure highlights your unique experiences and qualities.”
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