Yesterday you left class with a homework assignment to ask someone you trust about the words you ranked and to take down notes

Right now I would like you to reflect on that through writing (on that paper). What did you learn from your discussion? Do you agree with what they had to say? Why or why not? How might this help you with your own sense of self?

Once you have logged onto your netbook, please make your way to this blog.

Create a Writer's Notebook

1. Create a new document in Google Docs.
2. Name it with your period# Full Name Writer's Notebook (i.e. 2 Alyssa Black Writer's Notebook)
3. Share it with Mr. Samakosky using his gmail address.

Today's Text

Today we will be previewing and reading an article by Angel Pérez called "Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail."

• Click here to get the view only copy. You will need to click File and then Make a Copy so that you can edit it.
• Preview it: What do you think Pérez's message will be?
• Read the article "with the grain," meaning you will want to read with the lens that Pérez has a perspective or idea that can expand your thinking in a positive way. For now, read as if all of his advice is good advice.
• Underline or highlight the best advice Pérez gives about how to represent yourself.

Once you have read and highlighted the best advice Pérez gives, make a chart that looks like this one in your Writer's Notebook. Make sure you label it with the date.

You should have up to pieces of advice, including your responses. You will have some time to share your thoughts with those around you.

The last thing:

Write a one-page description of an evident or moment when you were less than perfect and explain to a reader what your response says about your character, values, or potential for work or study.