Intro to Career Research Paper

Mrs. Christian's classes must turn in their responses by the end of the period on Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

Today we are going to reflect on your future. What does the future have in store for you?
Part I:
1. What is your current career goal?
2. What are your future plans? (college, work force, military, etc...)
3. How do you plan on pursuing the path noted in question 2?
4. What are you doing to prepare for your future? Discuss the classes are you taking, community service, job training?
5. What training to you think you need to accomplish this goal?
6. What types of personality traits must one possess to pursue this type of career?
7. What type of "extra" training will be required to meet this goal?
8. Where do people interested in this field work? (Geographical Locations as well as placement...ex. Doctors work in hospitals......List specializations)
9.What type of advancement does this career offer?
10. What kind of salary do you think you will make working in this field?


Part 2:
1. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
2. What will the state of the world be like in 10 years? (Think about technology, education, environment etc.)
3. What will typical family life be like?
4. What is your opinion on the future of our economy?
5. What career would you like to have in the future? Why would you be interested in this particular career?
6. What accomplishments would you like to make in the future?
7. What people will surround you in the future? Will you still be friends with the people in high school? Explain why or why not.

Academic Content Standards:15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Journal Day

Many people believe that success is measured by wealth or power, however B. C. Forbes once argued that, “[t]he man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure.” What is your opinion on the topic? How do you define success? Is there really a way to measure success?

Or

Write a short, creative story using a newspaper, a nickel, a nightmare, a noble, a nocturnal animal, a nuclear power plant, and New York City.

Or


Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST meet all page minimums!)

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Word challenges

REVIEW
REVIEW THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES:
1. A through Z and double EE
http://www.sporcle.com/games/caramba/DoubleE

2. Most Common Words in the English Language:
http://www.sporcle.com/games/common_english_words.php

3. http://www.sporcle.com/games/betraisefold/lesleybonds

4. Most Common English Verbs:
http://www.sporcle.com/games/mikschmvlg/english_verbs

5. Helping verbs
http://www.sporcle.com/games/helpingverbs.php

6. 2 words; same 6 letters
http://www.sporcle.com/games/slipkid/2_words_same_6_letters


bonus:
Possessive:
http://www.sporcle.com/games/lukebradford/possessives

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Prompt - period 3

Prompt 1:
Imagine you were given one thousand dollars and told to use the money to help someone. Who would you choose to help? How would you spend the money?

Prompt 2:
Think about a person from history that you would consider a hero. What were some of that person's achievements? Why do you consider that person a hero? How have that person's accomplishments affected modern history?

Prompt 3:
Think about the places you have visited in Pennsylvania. Select one.

Write an essay persuading people who live in another state about your trip. Tell them about this location and why you chose it for your topic.

Who is your role model and why?

During your sophomore year, you were required to write an essay entitled:

Who is your role model and why?

This assignment should be in your e-portfolio

Today, we are going to address this essay.

If you currently have it completed, we are going to peer edit and revise.

This essay is required to graduate.

Journal Day

2:40 p.m. is the official start of a long 4 day weekend. Your journal today is very simple, you are going to write about your plans for this little vacation. What do you plan to do? Any special places you are going? Any big trips planned?


Or


Write a short creative story using a monkey, a mermaid, a map, a maze, a Mayan temple, a merchant, and a microphone.


Or


Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST meet all page minimums!)


Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

PSSA Prompt 2

Goals:
Students will respond to a PSSA prompt
Students will begin composing their own persuasive essays.
They will brainstorm ideas and formulate their own response to the prompt.
Students will be able to read a nonfiction piece critically.

This will be a read and response style persuasive prompt.

Read the following article on ABC News concerning the meat products that you are being served at fast food restaurants.

Today's Special: Ammonia-Treated Meat Scraps?

As you are reading the article, take notes on the key points of the article. You can also watch the video to help you understand the topic as well. Take your time and make sure you understand the article!
Begin to formulate a stand on the topic presented in the article.

PROMPT:
Should the fast food industry be required to list every ingredient, including percentages of bi-products, used in their menu items? Is it important to you, the consumer, to be aware of what you are eating?

Use the PSSA format for writing a response to a prompt with this article.

Directions:
1. Plan a response to the writing prompt.

2. Jot down notes about the points you wish to make.

3. Write an outline and begin a rough draft of your material.

4. Use any remaining time to proofread your work.


Tips:
Be sure you keep a clear focus. (Stick to a yes or no answer. NO MAYBE)
Pay attention to your grammar.
Give as many examples as possible to support your stance.
Make sure you justify each of your key points with support.

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Journal Day

Lying is a very complicated subject. Most times lying is considered to be a bad thing; however there are certain circumstances where it may be the most appropriate course of action. What is the difference? When is it a bad thing to tell a lie, even a little white one? Under what conditions would it be okay to lie to someone? How do you decide when you should lie?

Or

Write a short creative story using a light, a lake, a lance, a latrine, a lemon, a leprechaun, a list, and a lock.


Or


Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST meet all page minimums!)


Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Journal Day

Tomorrow is Sno*Ball are you ready? Do you have all of your plans in order? Are you the last minute person who still needs to go out and pick up a suit or flowers today? Do you even intend on going to the dance at all? Is it a big waste of time? What do you think?

Or

This weekend is Super Bowl Sunday. What are your plans for the big game? Who do you think will win?

Or

Write a short, creative story using a key, a kayak, a kazoo, ketchup, a killer whale, a kilt, a kite, and a knight.

Or



Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST meet all page minimums!)


Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

PSSA Prompt Evaluation

GOAL: Students will score prompts using the PSSA rubric and guidelines

1. Students will receive an individual score sheet.
2. Each student will be placed into a group
3. Each group will receive 4-5 student prompts to evaluate
4. Students will individually evaluate each paper
5. Once all papers are individually evaluated, students will fill out a final "group" grade
6. Grades will be placed on the final rubric sheet.

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SAMPLE: INDIVIDUAL SCORE SHEET:
Your Name:_______________________ Your Group Members: ________________________________________
*SCORE ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC STANDARDS: 1-4

# on Paper: _____ # on Paper: _____
_____FOCUS _____FOCUS
_____CONTENT DEV.
_____ORGANIZATION
_____STYLE
_____CONVENTIONS
_____/ 20 TOTAL
NOTES:

OVERALL EVAL: PSSA RUBRIC (These sheets will be passed out to the class)



Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.