September 6, 2023

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: 9/16

   1. Create

      • Using your paper crane notes from the last class period, create a paper crane.

   2. Reflect

      • Were you successful in creating a paper crane?

        • Why or why not?

      • If you succeeded in making the crane, why do you think you had such great success?

      • If you were unsuccessful, what could you have done differently (or what would you do next time) to achieve the desired results?

2. Focused Note-Taking: What Colleges Want

   • Essential Question: Which student characteristics are important to colleges?

   • Take Cornell notes on the presentation (above).

   • What do colleges look for in the essay?

   • High school & community activities record

3. Begin the Academic Resume.

   • Version 1

   • Version 2

4. Play the College Admissions Game.

   • Place cards in a pile facedown.

   • Each player takes turns drawing cards, reading the scenario aloud, and moving the appropriate number of spaces as stated on the card.

   • The winner is the player farthest on the board when the period ends or who reaches college first.

   • Complete the reflection.