Tone Tuning • Lesson • Lenny Learning

Lesson #4

inStatement Surgeons

Students investigate the nuances of tone, learning how to sound confident without sounding arrogant, and humble without sounding weak. They will also identify and eliminate common clichés that dilute the impact of personal statements.

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