English with Mrs. Lamp



College Essay Prompts(Choose one)PROMPT #1:?Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it.?If this sounds like you, then please share your story.PROMPT #2:?The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?PROMPT #3: Discuss a moment, event, or day in your life that marked your transition out of childhood within your culture, community, family, or your own mind.If the essay does not clearly answer the prompt or does not stay focused on the prompt, the writer will lose 20%, automatically.College Essay RubricNeeds Work (1)Good (1.5)Great! (2)WRITER’S CHOICES: / 10Topic is refreshing; essay is interesting & insightfulEssay is unique & distinctive; shows original thoughtVoice is personable, sincere, and positive Shows maturity, self-knowledge, and positive personal qualitiesUses strong descriptions & sharp details (show, don’t tell)STRUCTURE: / 6Focuses on a central event or experience that includes conflict or tensionStory has a clear beginning, middle, and endConclusion makes impact of event/experience clear through use of a strong final line and/or an examination of lessons learnedWRITING EXPECTATIONS: / 4Transitions & ParagraphsTransitions appropriately; flow is good.Makes a new paragraph for dialogue, new settings, time shifts, & people entering or leaving the scene.Voice & ProofreadingThe writer’s own natural voice shines; the piece does not sound stilted, pretentious, or fake.Demonstrates strong grammar, usage, mechanics skills.Total Score / 20 ................
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