ALL FINALS MUST BE HANDED IN TO MRS. CHRISTIAN
1. YOU MUST HAND THEM TO MRS. CHRISTIAN
2. YOU MUST SIGN A SHEET INDICATING THAT YOU TURNED IN YOUR FINAL
DO NOT LEAVE IT ON MY DESK!!!!
I WILL ONLY GRADE FINALS THAT ARE TURNED IN ACCORDING TO THE RULES INDICATED ABOVE!!!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Mrs. Christian's Classes
Today you will complete the following:
Part I: IN PARAGRAPH FORM, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH.
**ALSO, CREATE 10 FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS. (THESE ARE QUESTIONS THAT YOU WILL ASK AFTER YOUR INTERVIEW.
**YOU MAY USE 4 OF THE FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS BELOW. HOWEVER, YOU DO HAVE TO CREATE 10
TURN IN YOUR ANSWERS TO http://www.turnitin.com/ BY THE END OF THE PERIOD.
Common Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why this organization? Why this job?
What can you do for us?
Why are you leaving___________? (If applicable.)
Develop 10 OF Your Own Follow-up Questions (YOU MAY USE FOUR OF THE QUESTIONS LISTED BELOW)
What does the job entail?
What are the opportunities for advancement?
What about your professional development?
What are the future goals for the organization?
What are the roles of different team members?
What is the culture like in the organization?
Once you are finished with this section, please work on your application essay.
Have a great day!!
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.
Part I: IN PARAGRAPH FORM, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH.
**ALSO, CREATE 10 FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS. (THESE ARE QUESTIONS THAT YOU WILL ASK AFTER YOUR INTERVIEW.
**YOU MAY USE 4 OF THE FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS BELOW. HOWEVER, YOU DO HAVE TO CREATE 10
TURN IN YOUR ANSWERS TO http://www.turnitin.com/ BY THE END OF THE PERIOD.
Common Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why this organization? Why this job?
What can you do for us?
Why are you leaving___________? (If applicable.)
Develop 10 OF Your Own Follow-up Questions (YOU MAY USE FOUR OF THE QUESTIONS LISTED BELOW)
What does the job entail?
What are the opportunities for advancement?
What about your professional development?
What are the future goals for the organization?
What are the roles of different team members?
What is the culture like in the organization?
Once you are finished with this section, please work on your application essay.
Have a great day!!
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.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Journal Day
Prom is only a day away. Are you ready? Have you taken care of every minor detail for the evening, or are you one of those people that will still be running around to prepare 5 minutes before you are supposed to leave? Are you one of those people who have no interest in prom and does not plan to go?
Or
Write a short, creative story using a zebra, a zipper, a zoo, a Zip code, a zombie, and Zorro.
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.
Or
Write a short, creative story using a zebra, a zipper, a zoo, a Zip code, a zombie, and Zorro.
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.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Interview Skills
“There are two terrible places to be during an interview – sitting in front of the desk wondering what one earth is going to happen next, and sitting behind the desk asking the questions. The average interviewer dreads the meeting almost as much as the interviewee...”
- Martin Yate, Knock ‘Em Dead
“The goal of an interview is to get you a job offer or at least another interview. If you handle the interview well you will show the employer that, in addition to your outstanding technical qualifications and background, you are a good communicator, an
organized, prepared, and logical thinker, and someone who would add value to the organization.”
- Peter Fiske, Put Your Science to Work
Before the Interview
1. Study the job description carefully
2. Know where you are going. Get driving directions
3. Research! Research! Research!
Find out:
The vital facts of the organization
Work atmosphere/ The corporate culture
Mission of the organization
Other research: Competitors, Salary
4. Practice your handshake
5. Get comfortable speaking about yourself. Know yourself. Know what your personal
and career goals are.
6. Practice! Practice answering questions. This means answering them out loud. Have a friend listen and give constructive criticism. While this may seem silly, it will go a long way to preparing you for an interview. Nerves and adrenaline make people inclined to rush or babble, two things that should be avoided during an interview. Practicing beforehand will help to combat this.
Types of Questions:
Common Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why this organization? Why this job?
What can you do for us?
Why are you leaving___________? (If applicable.)
Develop Your Own Follow-up Questions
What does the job entail?
What are the opportunities for advancement?
What about your professional development?
What are the future goals for the organization?
What are the roles of different team members?
What is the culture like in the organization?
Tailor questions and answers for the company
The Day of Your Interview
1. Show up with energy
2. Dress appropriately (Even if you don’t want to) Dress well. Regardless of a winning personality or stunning intelligence, much of a first impression is based on physical appearance. Follow the old adage to “dress for success” and demonstrate by your attire and how you carry yourself that you are professional, organized and confident.
3. Bring materials
4. Allow extra time
During the Interview
1. Promote yourself and your strengths
2. Don’t assume that the interviewer has read your application materials
3. Mind your manners
4. Be enthusiastic
5. Never talk negatively about prior jobs or employers
6. Be prepared to talk about weaknesses
7. Answer questions as best you can
If needed, pause for thought
Ask for clarification
Stay in the moment
Be mindful of how long your answers to questions are
Never lie. About anything. Really
8.Don’t name a number first
9. Be mindful of nonverbal communication
Handshakes
Eye contact
Stay focused
Posture
Fidgeting
Speak clearly
10.Prepare for following-up
How will the process proceed?
Get business cards
Illegal questions
Employers should not ask about any of the following, because to not hire a candidate because of any one of them is discriminatory:
* Race
* Color
* Sex
* Religion
* National origin
* Birthplace
* Age
* Disability
* Marital/family status
Your Options:
Answer the question.
Answer the "intent" of the question. For example, if you are asked whether you
are a United States citizen (not legal to ask), reply that you are authorized to work in the U.S., which is a question the employer can ask you and which is appropriate to answer.
Try to change the topic of conversation and avoid the question.
Refuse to answer the question which might cost you the job if you are very uncomfortable with the question. However, consider whether you really want to work somewhere where you are asked questions that are not appropriate.
After the Interview
1. Write notes
2. Send thank yous
3. Follow up, if needed
In Conclusion
Be confident
Be courteous
Be positive
You learn from each interview
“Be yourself. People tend to do a poor imitation of
anything else”
- Peter Fiske, Put Your Science to Work
- Martin Yate, Knock ‘Em Dead
“The goal of an interview is to get you a job offer or at least another interview. If you handle the interview well you will show the employer that, in addition to your outstanding technical qualifications and background, you are a good communicator, an
organized, prepared, and logical thinker, and someone who would add value to the organization.”
- Peter Fiske, Put Your Science to Work
Before the Interview
1. Study the job description carefully
2. Know where you are going. Get driving directions
3. Research! Research! Research!
Find out:
The vital facts of the organization
Work atmosphere/ The corporate culture
Mission of the organization
Other research: Competitors, Salary
4. Practice your handshake
5. Get comfortable speaking about yourself. Know yourself. Know what your personal
and career goals are.
6. Practice! Practice answering questions. This means answering them out loud. Have a friend listen and give constructive criticism. While this may seem silly, it will go a long way to preparing you for an interview. Nerves and adrenaline make people inclined to rush or babble, two things that should be avoided during an interview. Practicing beforehand will help to combat this.
Types of Questions:
Common Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why this organization? Why this job?
What can you do for us?
Why are you leaving___________? (If applicable.)
Develop Your Own Follow-up Questions
What does the job entail?
What are the opportunities for advancement?
What about your professional development?
What are the future goals for the organization?
What are the roles of different team members?
What is the culture like in the organization?
Tailor questions and answers for the company
The Day of Your Interview
1. Show up with energy
2. Dress appropriately (Even if you don’t want to) Dress well. Regardless of a winning personality or stunning intelligence, much of a first impression is based on physical appearance. Follow the old adage to “dress for success” and demonstrate by your attire and how you carry yourself that you are professional, organized and confident.
3. Bring materials
4. Allow extra time
During the Interview
1. Promote yourself and your strengths
2. Don’t assume that the interviewer has read your application materials
3. Mind your manners
4. Be enthusiastic
5. Never talk negatively about prior jobs or employers
6. Be prepared to talk about weaknesses
7. Answer questions as best you can
If needed, pause for thought
Ask for clarification
Stay in the moment
Be mindful of how long your answers to questions are
Never lie. About anything. Really
8.Don’t name a number first
9. Be mindful of nonverbal communication
Handshakes
Eye contact
Stay focused
Posture
Fidgeting
Speak clearly
10.Prepare for following-up
How will the process proceed?
Get business cards
Illegal questions
Employers should not ask about any of the following, because to not hire a candidate because of any one of them is discriminatory:
* Race
* Color
* Sex
* Religion
* National origin
* Birthplace
* Age
* Disability
* Marital/family status
Your Options:
Answer the question.
Answer the "intent" of the question. For example, if you are asked whether you
are a United States citizen (not legal to ask), reply that you are authorized to work in the U.S., which is a question the employer can ask you and which is appropriate to answer.
Try to change the topic of conversation and avoid the question.
Refuse to answer the question which might cost you the job if you are very uncomfortable with the question. However, consider whether you really want to work somewhere where you are asked questions that are not appropriate.
After the Interview
1. Write notes
2. Send thank yous
3. Follow up, if needed
In Conclusion
Be confident
Be courteous
Be positive
You learn from each interview
“Be yourself. People tend to do a poor imitation of
anything else”
- Peter Fiske, Put Your Science to Work
Friday, May 13, 2011
Final Exam Information
5/18 Assignment: Mrs. Christian's classes will create an outline for the final exam.
Use specific examples.
Please turn in all work by the end of the period.
Final Exam:
Details can be found on the following link:
http://bhscomp11.blogspot.com/2010/05/graduation-is-almost-here-this-is-your.html
All finals MUST be turned in to http://www.turnitin.com/
by the end of your final exam period.
Due Dates:
PERIOD 7: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011****** 9:45-11:15
PERIODS 3 AND 6: MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011
PERIOD 3: 7:45-9:15
PERIOD 6: 9:45-11:15
Use specific examples.
Please turn in all work by the end of the period.
Final Exam:
Details can be found on the following link:
http://bhscomp11.blogspot.com/2010/05/graduation-is-almost-here-this-is-your.html
All finals MUST be turned in to http://www.turnitin.com/
by the end of your final exam period.
Due Dates:
PERIOD 7: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011****** 9:45-11:15
PERIODS 3 AND 6: MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011
PERIOD 3: 7:45-9:15
PERIOD 6: 9:45-11:15
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Journal Day
Today is Friday the 13th, and many people believe that this day brings nothing but bad luck. Write about a particularly unlucky experience from your own life. If you cannot think of an unlucky experience from your own past, write a fictional tale about a very unlucky person.
Or
Write a short, creative story using a yellow jacket, a yo-yo, a yeti, yogurt, a yak, and Yellowstone National Park.
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.
Or
Write a short, creative story using a yellow jacket, a yo-yo, a yeti, yogurt, a yak, and Yellowstone National Park.
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.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Speech Delivery
Today we will begin delivering our presentations. As you are delivering your speeches, make sure to pay attention to the basics of speech delivery.
Three Basic Elements of Speech Delivery
1. Rate- Remember to pace yourself. The audience shouldn’t feel like they’re running to keep up with you. Pausing to breathe will help to slow you down. Controlling your breathing to the key to a well paced speech.
2. Volume- The audience should not have to strain to hear you. Remember to speak to the back row of the audience. When an audience has difficulty hearing they will lose interest.
3. Eye contact- Eye contact allows you to build a relationship with the audience. It gives you more credibility as a speaker. Look up frequently. Do not become so focused on your notes that you forget the audience.
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.
Three Basic Elements of Speech Delivery
1. Rate- Remember to pace yourself. The audience shouldn’t feel like they’re running to keep up with you. Pausing to breathe will help to slow you down. Controlling your breathing to the key to a well paced speech.
2. Volume- The audience should not have to strain to hear you. Remember to speak to the back row of the audience. When an audience has difficulty hearing they will lose interest.
3. Eye contact- Eye contact allows you to build a relationship with the audience. It gives you more credibility as a speaker. Look up frequently. Do not become so focused on your notes that you forget the audience.
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.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Journal Day
Today you will be writing about your dream job. If you could have any job in the world, what would it be? Why would you choose that profession? What made you like that profession? What is keeping you from actually pursuing that career path? What would need to change for you to go after that goal?
Or
Write a short, creative story using an X-ray, a Xerox machine, a xylophone, and a xenophobe.
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.
Or
Write a short, creative story using an X-ray, a Xerox machine, a xylophone, and a xenophobe.
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.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Career Powerpoints
The Art and Abuse of PowerPoint
It has become standard to add a PowerPoint to every speech even if it’s not useful.
If you remember a few basic principles, your PowerPoint will wow the crowd rather than put them to sleep.
Rule 1 A PowerPoint is not meant to replace the speaker’s notes.
Rule 2 The PowerPoint is meant to benefit the audience not the speaker.
Rule 3 Less is more when it comes to words on a slide.
Rule 4 It must be easy to read.
Rule 5 Keep the fonts clean and simple.
Rule 6 Make sure you have enough contrast between the font and the background.
Rule 7 Leave the special effects to the 3-D movies.
Your PowerPoint will be graded on how well you follow the rules in creating your presentation.
Your teacher will specify the topic and number of slides.
Here’s a video of what not to do.
Project: Create a visual presentation about the career you have already researched. Using PowerPoint as your medium, create a project that includes statements, pictures, etc. that expresses the research you have already completed.
Directions:
Introduction to the presentation.
Requirements for PowerPoint Presentation:
1) Minimal: 14 total slides.
2) Two of those slides will include your title page and works cited page.
3) You will present one slide for each area of your research paper. The slides should depict the information found in your research
4) You must back up all opinions with authentic evidence and examples. Use examples from your research.
5) Overall, the PowerPoint must explore your career in depth. Approach your career from different aspects. Explain different perspectives of your career.
6) You must have some visuals within your PowerPoint.
**Pictures that represent your career and your research.**
7) One slide must include your conclusion/ idea of your career
Set Up (Slides 1-14/15)
1. Name / Title
2. Name of Career Field and reasons for studying this particular career.
3. History of the career
4. People in this career
5. Duties of this career
6. Qualifications of workers in this field.
7. Education Planning
8. Related Fields
9. Finding a job in this career field.
10. Earnings
11. Nature of the Job
12. Career Advancement
13. Interview (BONUS)
14. Reflection
15. Works Cited
Specifics:
Must include a minimum of 14 slides (1= intro slide; 14/15= Works Cited Slide)
2. In text citations on slides
3. follows 6x6 rule
4. Contrasting colors
5. Readable font
6. May use note cards for the presentation
7. Must expand and explain each slide
8. May not read from PowerPoint or note cards
9. Strong eye contact
10. Min. 5 minute presentation
11. Missing requirements will result in an entire grade deduction
A. Slides must be visually neat and easy to read
1. Interesting without overusing transitions, sounds, and animations
2. Uncluttered
3. Thoughtful and careful use of color
4. Fonts that are legible and add to the presentation
B. Minimum of 6 slides with illustrations/photos/ pictures specifically relating to your career
C. Follow the 6x 6 rule
1. No more than 6 words across (per bullet point)
2. No more than 6 bullet points (per slide)
D. Works Cites Slide (s)
1. All factual information about the career must have sources cited
2. All photos/ charts/ illustrations must be cited
MRS. CHRISTIAN'S PROJECTS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY, MAY 5.
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
It has become standard to add a PowerPoint to every speech even if it’s not useful.
If you remember a few basic principles, your PowerPoint will wow the crowd rather than put them to sleep.
Rule 1 A PowerPoint is not meant to replace the speaker’s notes.
Rule 2 The PowerPoint is meant to benefit the audience not the speaker.
Rule 3 Less is more when it comes to words on a slide.
Rule 4 It must be easy to read.
Rule 5 Keep the fonts clean and simple.
Rule 6 Make sure you have enough contrast between the font and the background.
Rule 7 Leave the special effects to the 3-D movies.
Your PowerPoint will be graded on how well you follow the rules in creating your presentation.
Your teacher will specify the topic and number of slides.
Here’s a video of what not to do.
Project: Create a visual presentation about the career you have already researched. Using PowerPoint as your medium, create a project that includes statements, pictures, etc. that expresses the research you have already completed.
Directions:
Introduction to the presentation.
Requirements for PowerPoint Presentation:
1) Minimal: 14 total slides.
2) Two of those slides will include your title page and works cited page.
3) You will present one slide for each area of your research paper. The slides should depict the information found in your research
4) You must back up all opinions with authentic evidence and examples. Use examples from your research.
5) Overall, the PowerPoint must explore your career in depth. Approach your career from different aspects. Explain different perspectives of your career.
6) You must have some visuals within your PowerPoint.
**Pictures that represent your career and your research.**
7) One slide must include your conclusion/ idea of your career
Set Up (Slides 1-14/15)
1. Name / Title
2. Name of Career Field and reasons for studying this particular career.
3. History of the career
4. People in this career
5. Duties of this career
6. Qualifications of workers in this field.
7. Education Planning
8. Related Fields
9. Finding a job in this career field.
10. Earnings
11. Nature of the Job
12. Career Advancement
13. Interview (BONUS)
14. Reflection
15. Works Cited
Specifics:
Must include a minimum of 14 slides (1= intro slide; 14/15= Works Cited Slide)
2. In text citations on slides
3. follows 6x6 rule
4. Contrasting colors
5. Readable font
6. May use note cards for the presentation
7. Must expand and explain each slide
8. May not read from PowerPoint or note cards
9. Strong eye contact
10. Min. 5 minute presentation
11. Missing requirements will result in an entire grade deduction
A. Slides must be visually neat and easy to read
1. Interesting without overusing transitions, sounds, and animations
2. Uncluttered
3. Thoughtful and careful use of color
4. Fonts that are legible and add to the presentation
B. Minimum of 6 slides with illustrations/photos/ pictures specifically relating to your career
C. Follow the 6x 6 rule
1. No more than 6 words across (per bullet point)
2. No more than 6 bullet points (per slide)
D. Works Cites Slide (s)
1. All factual information about the career must have sources cited
2. All photos/ charts/ illustrations must be cited
MRS. CHRISTIAN'S PROJECTS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY, MAY 5.
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
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