1st Period CCRF (College & Career Readiness Foundations) Assignments

In 3 paragraphs reflect on the project you just completed. What did you learn about apartment searching? What did you learn about time management (working 30-40 hours a week while attending college)? What did you learn about when building a budget (food, rent, utilities, etc.)? What did you take away from this project, is it hard to live only making 14.50 an hour? What is the key to making more money? Did the amount you could spend on rent impact the area or condition of the apartment you could live in? Do you think you could manage living on your own?
This assignment is due on Friday 05-05-2020

Compile all your work into a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation.

Slide 1: Title + Names of roommates
Slide 2: Occupation + Monthly salary + School (for each roommate)
Slide 3: Chosen apartment (include rent, distances to school and work, etc.) + Reasoning
Slide 4: Common Area furniture (i.e. kitchen & living room) + cost
Slide 5: Bedroom #1 furniture + cost
Slide 6: Bedroom #2 furniture + cost (if applicable) furniture + cost
Slide 7: Bedroom #3 (if applicable) furniture + cost
Slide 8: Meal expenses (for each roommate or just yourself) + visual(s)
Slide 9: Your monthly budget + your allowance (for each roommate)
Slide 10: Thank you!

This presentation is a SUMMMATIVE assessment worth 50 POINTS!

You have already picked a place to live, now...furnish it! You have been gifted $1,000 in your savings account - use this money to buy furniture. In addition to $1,000, you're also each allowed to bring TWO (2) items from home (choose items wisely). Don't forget...you'll need to furnish your kitchen so you can cook for yourself at home (helps to save money). Don't worry about a refrigerator, stove, or microwave you can assume the apartment comes equipped with these appliances. Your apartment does not come with a tv.

Use the following websites to help get you started: Yes you can use other websites if you'd like.
-https://www.target.com/
-https://www.ikea.com/us/en/
-https://www.wayfair.com/
-https://www.amazon.com/
-https://www.theroomplace.com/

Complete the attached organizer by comparison shopping and evaluating prices online. Your total purchases may not exceed $1,000 (each).

If you have any questions, please le me know.

You've picked an apartment and furnished it, now all that's left to do is to stock your kitchen! Your job for task #3 is to buy groceries for the month by comparison shopping and evaluating prices online (resource links are in the spreadsheet). You will determine your expenses for a two-week period and multiply that total by TWO. This will give you a total (in $) of your monthly meal expenses. YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS TASK INDIVIDUALLY! Don't forget - you also will have to pay your monthly rent (you know the cost if you completed task one).

Please complete the attached "MEAL EXPENSES" spreadsheet ON YOUR OWN!!

For those of you with one of the following jobs, DON'T FORGET YOUR JOB PERK:
Jewel-Osco = 15% off groceries
Chipotle = Free food (limit $15.00 per transaction) per shift
Starbucks = 50% off total purchases
Mariano's = 10% off groceries

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Please complete the attached questionnaire.

Directions:

1. Read the article
2. Answer the quiz questions (1-4)
3. Answer the short-answer response questions (5)**

**Be sure to use at least ONE (1) piece of textual evidence to support your claim.

Click the attached link to access the assignment. Due: 02/04/2020.

Create a presentation (usning Google Slides, Prezi, or any other medium) that highlights what you should wear to an interview. Your presentation should consist of at least SIX (6) slides:

-Title slide
-Men's attire (tops and bottoms)
-Appearance + Accessories (Men)
-Women's attire (tops and bottoms)
-Appearance + Accessories (Women)
-Interview tips and tricks (at least five)

This presentation is due by Wednesday, January 29th. If you have any questions, please let me know.

-Lapo

Each section (3) is worth 5 points. This assignment is due by next Wednesday.

The Pursuit of Happiness is available to watch on Netflix.

Please submit your interview question AND response document here.

Upload the final draft of your cover letter here!

Please be sure to review the rubric before submitting.

Upload the final draft of your resume here!

Please be sure to review the rubric before submitting.

Now that you've peer editted and revised your first draft, please upload the second draft of your cover letter here.

If you never submitted a first draft, submit your first draft.

If you have any questions, please ask.

-Lapo

Take a moment and create a set of goals for yourself for the new year. I'd like you to create a goal for each of the following categories:

-Mental
-Social
-Personal
-(Physical) Health
-Academic

For each category explain WHY you're making this your goal, and HOW you plan on achieving it.

Any questions, please let me know.

Select ONE (1) of the THREE (3) jobs that you researched and write a cover letter as if you were applying for that job.

Use your 'Cover Letter Guide' as well as the attachments below to help you complete this assignment.

Things to keep in mind:
Use 10-12pt font size
1" margins
Make sure to include an INTRODUCTION, BODY, and CLOSING paragraph
NO MORE THAN A PAGE!

**This assignment is due Friday, December 20th**

Directions:

1. Go to Indeed.com (https://www.indeed.com/)
2. Search 'part-time jobs for teens' in 'Chicago' in the WHAT and WHERE search bars
3. Open your copy of the 'Jobs Graphic Organizer'
4. Find THREE (3) part-time jobs that you would be interested in working, and complete the organizer

Any questions, please let me know!

-Lapo

Now that you've completed your graphic organizer, it's time to start drafting your first resume. Use the attached sample resumes and resume guide below to help you craft your own.

Things to keep in mind:
Be consistent (same font, same spacing)
12pt font
1" margins
Use bullet points
NO MORE THAN A PAGE!

**This assignment is due Tuesday, December 10th**

Your assignment is to respond to AT LEAST two (2) of the following five (5) prompts below.

Prompt #1: Share your story.
Answer this prompt by reflecting on a hobby, facet of your personality, or experience that is genuinely meaningful and unique to you.

Prompt #2: Learning from obstacles.
Overcoming challenges demonstrates courage, grit, and perseverance. For this prompt, recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? The obstacle you write about can be large or small, but you must show how your perspective changed as a result.

Prompt #3: Challenging a belief.
Your answer to this question could focus on a time you stood up to others or an experience when your own preconceived view was challenged. In other words, reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? The more specific you are the better.

Prompt #4: Solving a problem.
Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, a global issue, an ethical dilemma—anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

Prompt #5: What captivates you?
This prompt is an invitation to write about something you care about. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

Requirements:
-USE ANY FONT YOU'D LIKE
-FONT MUST BE 12PT
-RESPONSE MUST BE DOUBLE SPACED
-PAGE MARGINS MUST BE .5 ALL AROUND (I'll show you how to do this)
-EACH RESPONSE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) PAGE IN LENGTH

For each additional prompt you answer (up to five), you will earn five (5) extra credit points (i.e. you can earn up to 25 points on this assignment).

If you have any additional questions, please ask.

-Lapo

Start by reading the Newsela article, 'Part-time work: Good for teens in school?' (Newsela.com - log in using your CPS credentials). Make sure to set the reading (Lexile) level to 1220.

Once you've finished reading the article, take the quiz.

In a Google Doc write a SHORT PARAGRAPH that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least TWO (2) details from the article to support your response (15 points).

Please complete the attached Google Doc.

Part I - Definitions
Part II - Short Answer Responses

This will be one of the first grades of quarter two! It is due Friday, November 15th.

Answer the following prompt:

What did you take away as a result of this project? Think about the process as a whole - from examining your own values, to researching careers, to interviewing a parent/ guardian/ loved one/ etc. In your response talk about what you learned, the interview process, researching careers, and what (if anything) you would do differently; anything that's relevant to our careers unit.

**MINIMUM 3/4 OF A PAGE**

Submit your reflection via a Google Doc. Use the attached rubric to reference the expectations of this assignment.

*THIS PART OF THE PROJECT IS DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH**

Post the link to your PREZI here. Use the attached rubric and PREZI sample (see link below) as a reference of the expectations of this assignment.

https://prezi.com/view/aMSV3ueYSVK7i7PtJRrh/

*THIS PART OF THE PROJECT IS DUE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH**

Post a transcribed version of your interview (Q & A format) via a Google Doc. Use the attached rubric as a reference of the expectations of this assignment.

*THIS PART OF THE PROJECT IS DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH**

Please attach your Business Card Project to this Google Classroom post. Any project submitted after 11:59PM will be assessed the late fee.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

-Lapo

Now that you’ve had a chance to read (and hopefully discuss) both the article and your blog, please take some time to answer the following question:

Do you think that computer science (in high school or college) is worth taking in the long run? Think about the contrasting ideas between what you read in the "WILL COMPUTERS EDGE PEOPLE OUT OF ENTIRE CAREERS?" article and your "Coding in the Wild" blog. Use AT LEAST ONE (1) piece of evidence from your readings (and discussion) to support your response. (Min. 3-5 sentences).

See attached rubric below:

1. Read the article
2. Take the Quiz
3. Pick ONE (1) of the three discussion questions:

-Consider how automated systems have improved your life or saved you time. How would your life be different on a day-to-day basis if you lacked access to computers?

-While innovation undoubtedly makes life easier for many, it may also leave some people jobless. In the context of this interview, what are the costs and benefits of technology? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

-Can you think of certain jobs that computers likely cannot replace? What makes people irreplaceable workers in these positions?

4. Complete the discussion organizer (open it in Google Docs)