English 11b

Ever since I was little, I have really enjoyed animals. My family had a cat named Fluffy, and I loved her so much. She definitely was a handful, but she sparked my interest in becoming a veterinarian. I know that animals can be a lot of work, but when you love doing something, it never really feels like work. Pursuing a career in veterinary science is definitely the next step for me to reach my career goals. What should the writer include in the body of the personal statement to be more specific? Check all that apply.

the writer should elaborate on how the interest was sparked. The writer should talk about why studying this field is the best next step. The writer should mention what he or she has learned about animal care.

Which rebuttal did the affirmative present in response to the negative's claim and evidence?

If higher education were free for all, colleges would need to spend significantly less money on recruiting new students.

I have never felt as inspired as I did that first day I walked into home and careers class. Mrs. Ramos had her food station prepared and ready to go. As she effortlessly demonstrated her skills, a syrupy, bittersweet chocolate aroma filled the air, and I knew from that moment on that I was born to be a pastry chef. Read the sample introduction for a personal statement, and then answer the questions. What is the topic? What is the writer's point of view?

A future career The writer was born to be a pastry chef

Which statement best explains how the author of "Career Planning for High Schoolers" uses text features to help achieve her purpose?

C. The author's purpose is to inform; text features such as graphs and tables provide useful information, and headings help readers locate the information they need.

What symbol does Mora describe in the second paragraph? What does this symbol represent?

Confetti the need to celebrate small victories

Which sentences are appropriate to include in a personal statement? Check all that apply.

Journalism has been a strong interest of mine and is an area I would like to learn more about in the future. Biology and the study of nature have always intrigued me, and I would enjoy a career that allows me to work outdoors with plants and animals. My experience in theater has created a lifelong dream of performing on Broadway and eventually teaching other aspiring performers.

Little did I know at the time that signing up for little league at the age of six would end up changing my life. After ten years of experience playing the sport and now as captain of our high school baseball team, I've learned what it means to work as a team, to persevere in working toward a common goal, and to play fairly. I am excited to study physical education so that I can one day coach a baseball team of my own. Read the sample personal statement, and then answer the questions. What is the topic? What is the writer's point of view?

Reflecting on past experiences Enthusiasm about studying physical education

Which statement best explains the effect of Mora's shift between two different modes of expression?

She is present with her audience when she delivers her speech; she is not with her readers when they read her essay.

Which statement best explains the relationship between the poem and the passage from the essay?

The essay explains that one's heritage can be a source of creativity; the poem is an example of how Mora explores diversity in her art.

I've learned through my experiences as an athlete that being a leader isn't only about what happens on game day. It's about how you prepare and how you contribute to the team as a whole. As captain of the baseball team for the last three years, I know what it takes to lead by example. Arriving early, coming mentally and physically prepared, and continually working toward improvement are all important qualities for a leader and a team player. What does the writer hope to convey by talking about arriving early, coming mentally and physically prepared, and continually working toward improvement? Check all that apply.

The writer is a hard worker. The writer can lead by example. The writer is a contributing member of the team.