Pd 5 Sr Sem-Lekan & Lane Assignments

- The ROUGH DRAFT needs to be checked off by Ms. Lane and/or Ms. Lekan.
- It needs to be uploaded into your Sr Folder
- RD will be replaced with Final Draft at the beginning of 2nd semester as a Summative Assessment


SUPPORTS for Resume Template:
Naviance: Resume Generator (this is not as easy to navigate)

2. Google Docs: Resume Templates (go to DOCS > Click On Template (upper right corner) > scroll down to 3rd section) . RESUMES [do not use Modern Writer]
3. Canva: https://www.canva.com/

Please complete this form for seniors!! 


You may have or might see it again - please TAKE IT ANYWAY!!

A paper copy of this packet will be given in class. This assignment thread is for those who are remote learning and/or might have lost their hardcopy. 

Refer to the attached outline and rubric for guidance on organizing your resume PRIOR to formatting via Google Docs. If you already have a resume, please use the outline to plot what you have along with changes/additional information you need to add. 


The hardcopy outline is part of the summative on resume in Semester 2.

With the guided PowerPoint, complete the notes for how to create a well-developed resume. There are BellRingers sprinkled throughout for in-class credit. 

These notes NEED to be submitted in person !!

Once we are finished, please click TURN-IN. 

(1 pt each for section 1 + 5 pts each verb section)

Read the article and answer the following questions in complete sentences. 


FYI - This is to be done in class, however, if you were not in class complete this by Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Use the scholarship resources provided through Google Classroom and complete the attached document.

Complete the form in class as it is your bell ringer today. 

Directions: After reading the article, Pros and Cons for Joining the Reserves - by Joe Wallace of MilitaryBenefits.com, answer the following: 
1. What is the central idea of the article? 
2. Provide two pieces of textual evidence (cite it- see above) to back up your answer to number one. 
3. How might this article help someone who is interested in joining the military as a post-secondary pathway? Why or why not? Explain with reasoning. 


This is to be turned-in in class !!

THIS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS !!!


DIRECTIONS:
Please answer all parts of the following questions.

While going over the slides about scholarships scams, take guided notes. 


(2 pts each and 5 pt for Exit Slip/Reflection)

This is out of ten points in Aspen, so move the decimal point to left one number.

Create a S.M.A.R.T. for yourself based on the criterion from the slides and the rubric. 


This goal should be based on high school or post-secondary plans which will be completed at the end of the first semester (January 28, 2022). 10 points for the outline and 30 for the poster = 40 pts total. 


Once you have submitted your poster, click submitted here, in Google Classroom.

** THIS WILL BE DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, NOV. 8th, AT THE START OF CLASS ** 



1) If you are NOT pleased with your grade from the Midterm Vocabulary Assessment, you may complete the following: 
DIRECTIONS: Handwrite each question and answer legibly and its correct answer two (2) times and highlight or underline the correct answer

2) If you DID NOT  TAKE the Midterm Vocabulary Assessment, you must complete the following: 
DIRECTIONS: Handwrite each question and answer legibly and its correct answer three (3) times and highlight or underline the correct answer.

By doing this Make-Up/Re-Do assignment, we will change your grade to reflect no higher than an 80%. 

In complete sentences, answer each question thoughtfully and thoroughly. 


This is due at the end of the class today. 

This is another part of your midterm for quarter 1. Good luck!! 


FYI - You can not switch tabs or log off while taking this quiz - we will be notified if so. You also can NOT use a personal laptop or cellphone. 

Upload three pieces of EVIDENCE ( screenshots from completion emails, The Common App) to prove that you completed three applications in class this week.

Review your notes and use the attached document to answer the reflection questions using details and complete sentences. 


Notes will be collected in class on Monday.

This is an extra credit opportunity for students who completed their CCC & IL college project. 


You will complete the same steps as the project you just finished, however, it will be on a college/university NOT in the state of IL. 


The college/university MUST be approved by Ms. Lekan and Ms. Lane to ensure the school is not duplicated by anyone else. 


NO LATE WORK  will be excepted as this is an EC opportunity.

By the end of the week, you and your group will have researched, taken notes, and developed slides about two (2) different colleges within the state of Illinois.


If you need to research more on the city college, then do so. As you look up information on the Illinois college/university, use YouTube to search for information on the college. 

While presenting the financial aid terms, fill out the worksheet.

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY

Now that you have completed your Personal Statement process (brainstorming, outline, rough draft, peer edit) - you now need to complete your FINAL DRAFT (Summative Assessment category)


Ya'll go this!! Good Luck

You MUST have a peer, in our class, edit your paper !! 


Having someone else read and provide you constructive criticism and feedback allows you to reflect and see the areas you need to develop and change and/or add.

Once you have completed your outline, start writing your ROUGH DRAFT 


INCLUDE THE WORD COUNT AT THE END !!! 


ROUGH DRAFT IS DUE: Monday, October 4th at the start of the school day.


During Week 6 (Oct 4th - Oct. 8th) we will Peer Edit and FINAL DRAFT will be due: Thursday, October 7th

From your Bell Ringer in class this past week (week 4), you identified yourself as either Starting (A) or Emerging (B & C), so ...1. If you are a student who is starting (A) you must complete the outline.


2. If you already have your emerging or editing paper (B & C), you need to upload your draft and highlight your edits/changes/additions

IF you are COLLEGE-BOUND you MUST research 6 colleges that you are TRULY INTERESTED IN. Fill out all aspects of the packet. 


If you are NOT College-bound then you MUST complete 3 colleges that you are truly interested in. 


PLEASE CLick Submit if you have had it graded and it is in Aspen.

Please complete the form about your Personal Narrative, Productivity, and Class.

EXIT SLIP
                                          


                                                                 Top 3 Career Pathways
Respond to: What are the top 3 Topics and Careers suggested for you? Do the pathways match you? Why or why not? If not, what are you interested in? (should be 5-6 sentences in length)

YOU CAN START OVER, BUT you  MUST complete the inventory !!
                                          (Interest Inventory)

You NEED to complete this form as an Exit Slip for class today

You are to write a letter to yourself (and seal it in an envelope) and then write a letter to Ms Lane and Ms Lekan. 


 Letter to Teacher: Writing Prompt Ideas 

Describe your background (where you grew up, how long you have been at Amundsen, ect)
Describe your remote learning home set up. (where you will attend class, do your homework, etc)
Do you have any siblings? What ages and names? Do they live with you? 
What is your favorite subject in school and why?
What is your least favorite subject in school and why?
Who were your favorite teachers and why?
What are your favorite hobbies/activities? 
Describe the way you learn things best.
What would you really like to learn about in this class? 
Is there anything that could make this class especially hard for you? 
This is to be done in class as you had Wednesday and Friday to work in class to complete these letters.

Please complete this form thoughtfully and thoroughly as we will be referencing this periodically and for different purposes.