Lesson Plan
Unlock Your Future Essay
Students will explore the purpose and structure of a college admissions essay, brainstorm personal stories, and draft an engaging introduction to practice finding their unique voice.
Understanding how to shape personal narratives and hook readers builds writing confidence and lays groundwork for future high school and college applications.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Purpose
5 minutes
Step 3
Brainstorm Personal Stories
7 minutes
Step 4
Draft an Engaging Introduction
8 minutes
Step 5
Share & Feedback
3 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Unlock Your Future Essay
Warm-Up
College Essay Structure
Brainstorm Personal Stories
Engaging Introduction Examples
Draft Your Hook
Share & Feedback
Exit Ticket
Lesson Plan
Spark Your Personal Essay
Students will brainstorm meaningful personal experiences, organize their ideas using a graphic organizer, and draft a compelling hook to begin their personal essay.
Developing the ability to tell authentic personal stories and structure them effectively lays a critical foundation for future academic and college application writing, boosting student confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Purpose & Structure
4 minutes
Step 3
Brainstorm Personal Moments
6 minutes
Step 4
Complete Graphic Organizer
8 minutes
Step 5
Draft Engaging Hook
5 minutes
Step 6
Share & Feedback
1 minute
Step 7
Cool-Down (Exit Ticket)
1 minute
Slide Deck
Spark Your Personal Essay
Warm-Up
Purpose & Structure
Brainstorm Personal Moments
Graphic Organizer
Engaging Introduction Examples
Draft Your Hook
Share & Feedback
Exit Ticket
Worksheet
Reading
Activity
Reading
