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Career Exploration
Follow the Direction on each page.
It should be one page a day until the due date May 1st.
Go to - www.texascareercheck.com > Explore Careers > Interest Profiler > Fill out survey accurately based on your interests > write down your numbers in each category> click on careers > use drop downs to find information > Do research to identify training/requirements, cost, and benefits.
NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED DUE TO A 2 WEEK WORK TIME FRAME.
You do not have to mark done on google classroom, but you do have to turn in your completed packet.
It should be one page a day until the due date May 1st.
Go to - www.texascareercheck.com > Explore Careers > Interest Profiler > Fill out survey accurately based on your interests > write down your numbers in each category> click on careers > use drop downs to find information > Do research to identify training/requirements, cost, and benefits.
NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED DUE TO A 2 WEEK WORK TIME FRAME.
You do not have to mark done on google classroom, but you do have to turn in your completed packet.
Due:
Macbeth Reading Act IV
Read act 4 (IV) complete from page 379- 387 read and complete the blue literary analysis and critical viewing question on the side of the reading from page 387- the end of act IV answer the red reading skill questions then complete the reading skill questions 7-10 on page 397.
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Annotated bibliography
Use the graph that is provided for you. It will make a copy for you immediately for you to use to turn in on the classroom.
Locate and research 3-4 credible sources for an argumentative topic.
For each resource you must complete a research notes chart.
Showing appropriate citations, summary, any key ideas or facts that could be used to support the argument, any answers to their research questions
Any techniques the author uses to persuade the audience and whether they think the techniques are effective or not.
On a separate page, Synthesize the notes for each source into annotated bibliography. Each entry will include a formal citation and a summary which includes:
Citation MLA9.
Give a summary of the information given.
Is the source credible? Tell me why.
Was the information presented effective in explaining the topic.
Below you will find a copy for you to create your annotated bibliography over either topic, one is an informational topic and the other is argumentative topic. Pick the topic you
Research the topic of your choice: Should phones be allowed in the classroom? OR Should voting age be moved up to 21?
Locate and research 3-4 credible sources for an argumentative topic.
For each resource you must complete a research notes chart.
Showing appropriate citations, summary, any key ideas or facts that could be used to support the argument, any answers to their research questions
Any techniques the author uses to persuade the audience and whether they think the techniques are effective or not.
On a separate page, Synthesize the notes for each source into annotated bibliography. Each entry will include a formal citation and a summary which includes:
Citation MLA9.
Give a summary of the information given.
Is the source credible? Tell me why.
Was the information presented effective in explaining the topic.
Below you will find a copy for you to create your annotated bibliography over either topic, one is an informational topic and the other is argumentative topic. Pick the topic you
Research the topic of your choice: Should phones be allowed in the classroom? OR Should voting age be moved up to 21?
Due:
What makes a hero?
Write 1 paragraph on what you think makes a hero.
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Scholarship
Research and find a scholarship with an essay (minimum 300 words)
Even if you don't plan on going to college at the moment it is always a good idea to have a plan b to fall back on.
You will need to use a scholarship data base to help you find the scholarship of your choosing. Most universities have data bases in which you can search through their scholarships. Ms. Winter has some posted (or a QR code ) outside of the office... I think.
There are also many other places on the internet in which to find a scholarship, your responsibility with that is to make sure it is reliable/credible. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP!!
You may use the Barbara Jordan or Latino History Scholarships that I have previously shown to you, but you must complete the entire requirements for the scholarship you choose.
It must have an essay with a minimum of 300 words.
You must apply.
You must do all that is required.
AFTER you have written your essay to apply with MAKE A COPY or your essay to answer my questions.
So I know that you've done so I need you to answer these questions upon turning in your scholarship essays:
1. Where did you find the scholarship?
2. What are the requirements of the scholarship?
3. What was the topic and the name of the scholarship?
4. Why did you pick this one in particular?
5. When did you submit it? Date, and time.
6. What exact steps did you have to follow in order to submit your scholarship application?
If you do not submit this on time you will have to do the formal email of shame and ask me to reopen the assignment.
(much like many college students have to do with their professors.)
Even if you don't plan on going to college at the moment it is always a good idea to have a plan b to fall back on.
You will need to use a scholarship data base to help you find the scholarship of your choosing. Most universities have data bases in which you can search through their scholarships. Ms. Winter has some posted (or a QR code ) outside of the office... I think.
There are also many other places on the internet in which to find a scholarship, your responsibility with that is to make sure it is reliable/credible. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP!!
You may use the Barbara Jordan or Latino History Scholarships that I have previously shown to you, but you must complete the entire requirements for the scholarship you choose.
It must have an essay with a minimum of 300 words.
You must apply.
You must do all that is required.
AFTER you have written your essay to apply with MAKE A COPY or your essay to answer my questions.
So I know that you've done so I need you to answer these questions upon turning in your scholarship essays:
1. Where did you find the scholarship?
2. What are the requirements of the scholarship?
3. What was the topic and the name of the scholarship?
4. Why did you pick this one in particular?
5. When did you submit it? Date, and time.
6. What exact steps did you have to follow in order to submit your scholarship application?
If you do not submit this on time you will have to do the formal email of shame and ask me to reopen the assignment.
(much like many college students have to do with their professors.)
Due:
Reflective Essay Outline
DIRECTIONS: For each section there is a list of prompts for you to use to reflect on your own experience during your academic career. Think about the struggles you have faced and the strengths you have gained due to consistency, practice, and study of that particular challenge. Provide specific examples and personal experiences to make your essay more relatable. This outline should serve as a guide. Add to or modify sections as per your personal experiences and reflections on your academic career. This outline will later be used to create your personal essay reflecting on your growth throughout your years in school. Good luck. God bless. You may begin.
Title: Embracing Growth: My Journey through High School
I. Introduction
- Hook/Opening Statement provide an experience where you may have overcome a struggle at/during school that you can look back on see how you have strengthened that skill and overcome the struggle.
- Brief overview of your high school experience
- Thesis statement highlighting the area of struggle and growth that you have seen or currently see taking place
II. Identifying the Struggle - Introduce the area of weakness (e.g., Writing skills/ understanding reading/ math/ science/ sports/ band/ UILl/ etc.) - Describe initial difficulties faced in this area - Personal emotions and frustrations
III. Recognizing the Need for Change
- Realization of the importance of improving in this area and your personal connection to its significance
- Acknowledgment of its impact on academic performance and personal growth
- Turning point moment or event that triggered the desire for change
IV. Setting Goals and Planning
- Specific, measurable goals (e.g., improving essay structure, expanding vocabulary)
- Concrete steps taken to achieve these goals (e.g., seeking extra help, practicing regularly)
- Any resources or support systems utilized (e.g., teachers, peers, online resources)
V. Putting in the Effort
- Describe the process of working towards improvement
- Highlight challenges faced during this journey
- Provide examples of projects or assignments that reflect (show) a positive progression
VI. Celebrating Milestones
- Note small achievements along the way
- Reflect on moments of success and personal growth
- Share any positive feedback received from teachers or peers
VII. Overcoming Setbacks
- Acknowledge moments of frustration or setbacks
- Discuss strategies used to overcome obstacles
- Reflect on the resilience and determination needed to persevere
VIII. Reflection on Overall Growth
- Compare initial struggles with current proficiency
- Discuss the broader impact of this growth on other aspects of academic and personal life
- Emphasize the value of the learning experience
IX. Conclusion
- Summarize key points of the essay
- Reiterate the significance of the growth achieved
- End with a strong closing statement or reflection on the journey
X. Final Thoughts and Future Outlook
- Share thoughts on how this experience will influence future endeavors
- Express gratitude for the lessons learned and the support received
Title: Embracing Growth: My Journey through High School
I. Introduction
- Hook/Opening Statement provide an experience where you may have overcome a struggle at/during school that you can look back on see how you have strengthened that skill and overcome the struggle.
- Brief overview of your high school experience
- Thesis statement highlighting the area of struggle and growth that you have seen or currently see taking place
II. Identifying the Struggle - Introduce the area of weakness (e.g., Writing skills/ understanding reading/ math/ science/ sports/ band/ UILl/ etc.) - Describe initial difficulties faced in this area - Personal emotions and frustrations
III. Recognizing the Need for Change
- Realization of the importance of improving in this area and your personal connection to its significance
- Acknowledgment of its impact on academic performance and personal growth
- Turning point moment or event that triggered the desire for change
IV. Setting Goals and Planning
- Specific, measurable goals (e.g., improving essay structure, expanding vocabulary)
- Concrete steps taken to achieve these goals (e.g., seeking extra help, practicing regularly)
- Any resources or support systems utilized (e.g., teachers, peers, online resources)
V. Putting in the Effort
- Describe the process of working towards improvement
- Highlight challenges faced during this journey
- Provide examples of projects or assignments that reflect (show) a positive progression
VI. Celebrating Milestones
- Note small achievements along the way
- Reflect on moments of success and personal growth
- Share any positive feedback received from teachers or peers
VII. Overcoming Setbacks
- Acknowledge moments of frustration or setbacks
- Discuss strategies used to overcome obstacles
- Reflect on the resilience and determination needed to persevere
VIII. Reflection on Overall Growth
- Compare initial struggles with current proficiency
- Discuss the broader impact of this growth on other aspects of academic and personal life
- Emphasize the value of the learning experience
IX. Conclusion
- Summarize key points of the essay
- Reiterate the significance of the growth achieved
- End with a strong closing statement or reflection on the journey
X. Final Thoughts and Future Outlook
- Share thoughts on how this experience will influence future endeavors
- Express gratitude for the lessons learned and the support received
Due:
Hard decisions
Prompt: In life people make critical choices that will have an impact on who they become as they get older. There are choices you have already made that have affected your life in significant ways. Write an essay discussing a critical choice you made and how it has impacted your life.
Write about a difficult decision you've had to make in your life. Describe it and discuss how you think it has impacted your life.
This needs to be the length of an essay, one page in length.
Write about a difficult decision you've had to make in your life. Describe it and discuss how you think it has impacted your life.
This needs to be the length of an essay, one page in length.
Due:
8/31/23 Reference Letter
First research what a reference letter is or a letter of recommendation, if you don’t know what it is.
There are templates for them on google docs I think… probably…🤷♀️
Think about an authority figure you would ask to write a letter of recommendation for you. Then construct and email to that person requesting a letter of recommendation after finding the correct template for their email purpose. You may want to add qualities that you think best suit you, and puts your best face forward.
Here are some places that may require a reference:
• College program/admission
• Job opportunity
• Scholarship Application
• Volunteer opportunity
Then you will begin to make a rough draft of a letter of recommendation for yourself. It does not have to be long just enough so your recommender knows what to put about you.
If you’re going to college I’d suggest picking that topic. Otherwise just pick a topic from the bullet list so that you can then write a formal (professional) email to one of your teachers (me probably cause I just love English so much) or former/current boss.
Asking them (me) to write you a letter of recommendation for college/job/whatev then you need to not actually do an email but pretend and write it on google docs or in the comments of the assignment. Make sure you list some of your good qualities that you may want said employer or college application to have.
To take it a step further you can even challenge yourself to write your own full letter of recommendation for yourself! That then who ever you need to write one for you can use it as a template. Oh that’s so awesome! You’re so cool 😎 for doing that thanks!
My whole lesson instructions deleted. Good job google🙃 so I am re writing them right now at 2:50. 🙃.
Hope that makes sense, my brain is shut off after my 5 hour long 105 question 2 analysis essay exam… that I ran out of time on after I answered the last question. 🥲Bare with me.
Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.
There are templates for them on google docs I think… probably…🤷♀️
Think about an authority figure you would ask to write a letter of recommendation for you. Then construct and email to that person requesting a letter of recommendation after finding the correct template for their email purpose. You may want to add qualities that you think best suit you, and puts your best face forward.
Here are some places that may require a reference:
• College program/admission
• Job opportunity
• Scholarship Application
• Volunteer opportunity
Then you will begin to make a rough draft of a letter of recommendation for yourself. It does not have to be long just enough so your recommender knows what to put about you.
If you’re going to college I’d suggest picking that topic. Otherwise just pick a topic from the bullet list so that you can then write a formal (professional) email to one of your teachers (me probably cause I just love English so much) or former/current boss.
Asking them (me) to write you a letter of recommendation for college/job/whatev then you need to not actually do an email but pretend and write it on google docs or in the comments of the assignment. Make sure you list some of your good qualities that you may want said employer or college application to have.
To take it a step further you can even challenge yourself to write your own full letter of recommendation for yourself! That then who ever you need to write one for you can use it as a template. Oh that’s so awesome! You’re so cool 😎 for doing that thanks!
My whole lesson instructions deleted. Good job google🙃 so I am re writing them right now at 2:50. 🙃.
Hope that makes sense, my brain is shut off after my 5 hour long 105 question 2 analysis essay exam… that I ran out of time on after I answered the last question. 🥲Bare with me.
Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.
Due:
How do our choices impact who we become? 8/29/2023
Think about this and discuss with your classmates: To what extent do our choices impact who we become?
Choose a personality trait that you think is good to have. Think about why and then think about/ find historical figures that possess these traits.
Personality Traits:
Friendly
Generous
Ambitious
Honest
Creative
Trustworthy
Compassionate
Strong
Willful
Caring
Loving
Pick one historical figure you discussed to help you answer the following questions:
What was their early life like?
What were some significant events that happened during their life time?
How did the circumstances change them over the course of their life?
What environmental /cultural/political/or social events/ issues were happening at various times in their life that played a role in developing their character?
How do you think all of the above changed their lives and their choices in the matter impacted their life?
Answer these in full, meaningful sentences?
Choose a personality trait that you think is good to have. Think about why and then think about/ find historical figures that possess these traits.
Personality Traits:
Friendly
Generous
Ambitious
Honest
Creative
Trustworthy
Compassionate
Strong
Willful
Caring
Loving
Pick one historical figure you discussed to help you answer the following questions:
What was their early life like?
What were some significant events that happened during their life time?
How did the circumstances change them over the course of their life?
What environmental /cultural/political/or social events/ issues were happening at various times in their life that played a role in developing their character?
How do you think all of the above changed their lives and their choices in the matter impacted their life?
Answer these in full, meaningful sentences?
Due:
Current Events
Summarize a current event.