Goals for the Future Essay
As the 2014 graduating class from Newton High School, you have the amazing opportunity
and the immense responsibility of paving a path for those who come through this school from
this year forward. As each individual begins to think about what is going to happen after
crossing that stage, what will be some goals you feel you want to accomplish for your future
and how that will affect the senior classes to follow?
Directions: Write a letter in essay form, addressed to your English instructor Miss Wright. It is
grouped into paragraph form for you. Use this format and be thorough and specific in detail in
each paragraph. This is my first impression of you as a writer; make it GREAT! Write legibly
and use complete sentences throughout. Check for spelling and grammar errors as you will
be graded on your ability to write using all grammar rules. This will be your first Test grade for
the year, exhibit your best work, ALWAYS! Do not use slang or abbreviate unless it is
legitimate and justifiable. If you need a guide for length, it should be at least 1 page and no
more than 2 pages in length; written.
Prompt: Write a letter (in essay format) to your instructor that includes the following:
For example, talk about what you will hope to accomplish in school, in your personal
life, and on your career path. Also discuss what your plan is for reaching these goals.
Paragraph #1 ME, NOW: my hopes, fears, dreams, intentions, goals, problems,
concerns, likes, dislikes, joys, frustrations; what I like about myself; what I don’t like
about myself; what I’m proud of; what I think about; what bothers me; who I am, etc.
Paragraphs #2-MY FUTURE: predictions, what I want to do, my long range
intentions, what I’m looking forward to; what I’m dreading; my goals, my hopes and
fears for the world.
Paragraph #2 – my academic future
Paragraph #3 - my personal future
Paragraph #4 – my career future
Paragraph #5 Words of Wisdom – what is the most important thing I need to
remember in order to achieve these goals?
P.S. Be sure to sign and date your letter.
Due Date: Wednesday, August 28th (Minimal class time will be used for this
assignment.)