Cycle II Reflections

We have come to the end of Cycle II and it is time to do some self-reflection. As the year progresses, you should be seeing some type of improvement in your writing, reading comprehension, or critical thinking skills. I want to know which area(s) you are improving in(stregnths), and which area(s) you still need to work on(weakness). What are your goals for cycle III? What is your plan to achieve these goals?

     Cycle II looks like this:

   A= 0

  B=3

   C=2

   D=1

     F=10

Your post should include the following:

1. Your areas of improvement

2. Your areas of weakness

3.Goals for Cycle III/ Plan to achieve those goals

**Extra Credit**

This assignment will be counted as EXTRA CREDIT if you choose to accept =) The last day to post your response is 2-2-2011 (Wednesday)

"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything."
Malcolm X

Controversial Social Issues

As we mature into young adults and pursue higher education, controversial social issues often begin to grab our attention and affect our view of the world.  Whether we choose to give up eating meat, avoid wearing furs, or stop driving gas-guzzling SUVs, most of us will eventually take a stand on a controversial social issue and examine, if not change, an important fact of our life. What controversial social issue has become important to you?

Write a multi-paragraph essay addressed to an admissions officer in which you discuss a controversial social issue that has become important to you or caused you to rethink how you live your life. Be sure to include specific details and examples to support your ideas. (3 paragraphs)

As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you:

develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your controlling idea to the audience.

support your controlling idea with meaningful examples, reasons, and information based upon your research or readings.

organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.

use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.

edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English