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READ the article “Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail” by Angel B. Perez.

Prompt:
According to the article “Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail,” why do people succeed? What personal qualities contribute most to a person's success? Cite evidence from the text and from your own experiences.

Assignment:
Complete the Graphic Organizer below, filling in all of the boxes. Use the Writer’s Checklist to make sure you have met all of the requirements.

Writer’s Checklist:
I completed all parts of the graphic organizer.
I included the TAG (Title, Author, and Genre) in my introductory sentence..
The thesis (main claim) of my response is clearly stated in the introductory sentence.
I used at least one direct quote from the passage as textual evidence to support my claim.
I used at least one example from my personal experience as evidence to support my claim.
My analysis clearly explains HOW my evidence supports my claims.
My concluding statement sums up my evidence and explains how the evidence relates to the thesis (main claim).
My response is written in complete sentences.
I used proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

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Graphic Organizer for Response
Introductory Sentence: Clearly state your thesis (the main claim of your entire response).

Include the Title, Author, and Genre (the type of text) in the first sentence of your introduction. Use this format:

In the <genre> <”title of text”> by <author’s name>,...

For example: In the article “Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail” by Angel B. Perez,... <state your thesis>.
Thesis Statement:
In the article “Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail” by Angel B. Pérez, the author argues that embracing and learning from failure is more crucial for success than striving for perfection, especially in college applications.
Thesis Statement:

According to the article I read of”want to get into college? Lean to fail , people succeed by learning from their failures and developing resilience, qualities that are essential for long-term success.

Evidence #1: According to the reading passage, why do people succeed? Use a direct quote from the passage as support.
Evidence #2: In your experience, what qualities contribute most to a person's success? Use an example from your personal experiences as support.
The one i liked was “We believe an error in high school should not define the rest of your life, but how you respond could shape you forever.”

For instance, when I failed a project or test , I took it as a learning opportunity, refined my approach, and ultimately succeeded
Analysis #1: In 1-2 sentences of original thought, explain how the quote from the passage shows why people succeed.
Analysis #2: In 1-2 sentences of original thought, explain how your personal experience shows the qualities that contribute to a person’s success.
The quote from the passage “We believe an error in high school should not define the rest of your life, but how you respond could shape you forever.”response to failure rather than avoiding mistakes. It highlights how individuals handle setbacks by learning and adapting can significantly impact their future success.

My personal experience shows that resilience contributes to success. By treating failure as a chance to improve rather than a setback, I was able to overcome challenges and achieve better results in future projects, demonstrating the importance of perseverance.

Concluding Statement: Tie it all up with a statement about what makes a person successful and why.
In conclusion, success is achieved through resilience and the ability to learn from failures. Both the evidence from the article and my personal experiences underline that these qualities are crucial for overcoming obstacles and achieving long-term goals.

Put it all together: Copy and paste all your sentences in the box below to see your entire paragraph. See the “Structure Chart” below if needed. Proofread your work and make necessary revisions before submitting to the drop box.
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In the article “Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail” by Angel B. Pérez, the author argues that embracing and learning from failure is more crucial for success than striving for perfection, especially in college applications. According to the article, “We believe an error in high school should not define the rest of your life, but how you respond could shape you forever.” This quote illustrates that success is linked to one's response to failure rather than avoiding mistakes. It highlights how individuals handle setbacks by learning and adapting can significantly impact their future success. In my experience, resilience has been vital. For instance, when I failed a project or test , I took it as a learning opportunity, refined my approach, and ultimately succeeded in subsequent projects. My personal experience shows that resilience contributes to success. By treating failure as a chance to improve rather than a setback, I was able to overcome challenges and achieve better results in future projects, demonstrating the importance of perseverance. In conclusion, success is achieved through resilience and the ability to learn from failures. Both the evidence from the article and my personal experiences underline that these qualities are crucial for overcoming obstacles and achieving long-term goals.

Structure Chart:
Paragraphs should follow this basic structure.
1-Introductory Sentence
2-Evidence #1
3-Analysis #1
4-Evidence #2
5-Analysis #2
6-Concluding Sentence

Remember to use appropriate transitions and adhere to conventions of formal writing. Avoid using second person pronouns like “you” and “your.”