English III

April 30, 2013Ms. Roule

Bellringer

• From yesterday’s notes…What are three ways to strengthen your personal statement?

To find the video on youtube:

• Search for “personal statements” and find the one with the blue screen from Purdue Univ. Online Writing Lab.

Agenda

•Bellringer•Personal Statement - Writing Day

Personal Statement Prompt

• Handout• Pay attention to criteria and

deadlines!• In-class participation grade today

for staying on task! I will check in at the end of class.

Personal Statement Structure

• Reviewing examples from yesterday’s notes…

• Past, Present and Future! (Include them ALL in your statement, and connect them to you and your goals!)

Sample Outline 1(each pt a paragraph)• I want to do X in my career. (future)• A was the first time I learned about X. (past)• B and C prepared me academically and

practically for X. (past)• I believe your opportunity will help me

accomplish X because (present)• While pursuing this opportunity, I hope to

specialize in D. (present)

(A, B and C could be the past events that you’ve written about in your pre-writing, etc.)

Sample Outline 2• I am applying to your program because of A,

B, and C opportunities (present)• While in your program, I would like to work

with X, Y and Z faculty members. (present)• I am prepared for this program because of D

and F experiences. (past)• This program will help me to reach my goal of

Z. (future)

Sample Outline 3• My preparation for this opportunity

includes A, B, and C. (past)• I am applying to your specific program

because of D, E and F. (present)• This program will help me achieve my

goal of Z. (future)

What are you being graded on TODAY?

• Rough Outline – sentence format like today’s examples (indicate past-present-future)

• Participation Grade – on task and productive! (losing points for electronics, excessive talking, etc.)