As we start to get the year going, there are still a few things we have to do before we can jump into our first unit, so we have a few things to talk about today
- 6 word memoirs: Let's share! Truly, this helps me to get to know you better and learn your names.
- Finish your student outcomes self-assessment: While you are doing this, I'm going to be passing back the papers you turned in last week. Once your group has finished, share what you think your strongest and weakest skills are and why.
- Technology! - Tomorrow we will be getting the netbooks out, which means you need two things: The Netbook Use Agreement signed by a parent, and a Gmail account.
- Introduction to our New Unit: We'll be working on personal statements to start off the year. Many of you mentioned in your writings that you were worried about what happens when you graduate, as well as getting all of your applications completed, so our goal is to work together to do that in class, with the support of your peers and your teachers.
Thinking Ahead:
The final piece of the upcoming unit results in the development of one of two pieces of writing:
- If you believe you are more inclined to pursue a career or enter the work force, write a "letter of introduction" to the work community or job that you wish to pursue.
- If you plan on entering college, write a personal essay for a college application.
These essay topics can be revised or individualized based on your needs (i.e. you can use your essay to answer a real essay topic that one of your applications requires).
If you want to look at common application essay topics check out the Stanford website.
Freewrite: What do you think you'll be doing next year? What are your intended plans?
Some questions to guide you if you need them (Please don't answer these in number order.)
1. If you are going to college, why did you make this decision, and where will you go?
2. What do you want to get from your college experience?
3. If you are going into the work world or the military, why are you choosing that option?
4. What do you want from working or entering the military or any other career you might be considering?
When you are finished, reread and begin to list reasons you feel you are ready, or questions you have regarding what you need to know to get where you want to go.
If you want to look at common application essay topics check out the Stanford website.
Freewrite: What do you think you'll be doing next year? What are your intended plans?
Some questions to guide you if you need them (Please don't answer these in number order.)
1. If you are going to college, why did you make this decision, and where will you go?
2. What do you want to get from your college experience?
3. If you are going into the work world or the military, why are you choosing that option?
4. What do you want from working or entering the military or any other career you might be considering?
When you are finished, reread and begin to list reasons you feel you are ready, or questions you have regarding what you need to know to get where you want to go.
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