All rising seniors will read two personal essays to prepare them to write college essays in the fall: Junot Díaz's "The Money" and Mariama Lockington's "What A Black Woman...", found at the links below. Then, students should complete this "moments sheet" for each essay. (Hard copies were distributed in class.) In the first week of school, students will write an essay in class using their notes.
All honors seniors must also choose 1 of the following 4 novels to read — whichever looks most exciting!
Then, students should complete the "moments sheet" for the novel. (Hard copies were distributed in class.) In the first week of school, students will write an essay in class using their notes.