PACE A: January 2016

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 26, 27, & 28, 2016

Dear Class:

Hurray!!!! Finals!!!!

You will first do the Post Test / Final. This will be included as part of your final.
Below is the link for who is in your group:

Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 5

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Wednesday to Monday, January 20-25, 2016

Dear Class:

Items I want to add:

Table of Contents (Copy and paste and then revise)
Draft Presentation Scoring Sheet
Briggs & Meyers

Friday and Monday: Citations; Go to Citation Maker

LAST DAYS FOR FINAL PROJECT WORK...THERE WILL BE A POST TEST ON THE 5 PARTS OF THE RESUME AND WHAT IS REQUIRED DURING AN INTERVIEW...

Learning Targets:
You will~
Know the components of a business Thank You letter and its purpose;
Create a professional Thank You letter- 1. Written in blue or black ink (no pencil, pink ink, highlighter);
2. Written on the bottom half of the inside of the card following the correct format;
3. Use correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization.

You will~
Explain your current college readiness: plan, exploration, goals.
Identify 2 colleges/post secondary education institutions
Identify the institutions programs, entrance requirements

Wednesday A day MOCK INTERVIEW SUMMARY
ACTIVITIES:

Complete your final Thank You card and turn it when completed. This task should take no more than 30 minutes, even with focused attention to detail.
College search using CIS COLLEGE SEARCH & PLANNING
Summarize college search data into final project

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Thursday B day - See Wednesday's ACTIVITIES

& Friday FINISH COLLEGE HANDOUT and turn it in at the end of the period.
COLLEGE SEARCH & PLANNING
Summarize college search data into final project

Work on Final Project

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Tuesday & Wednesday, January 19 & 20, 2016

Learning Targets:
You will~
Know the components of a business Thank You letter and its purpose;
Create a professional Thank You letter- 1. Written in blue or black ink (no pencil, pink ink, highlighter);
2. Written on the bottom half of the inside of the card following the correct format;
3. Use correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization.

You will~
Explain your current college readiness: plan, exploration, goals.
Identify 2 colleges/post secondary education institutions
Identify the institutions programs, entrance requirements

Wednesday A day MOCK INTERVIEW SUMMARY
ACTIVITIES:

Complete your final Thank You card and turn it when completed. This task should take no more than 30 minutes, even with focused attention to detail.
College search using CIS COLLEGE SEARCH & PLANNING
Summarize college search data into final project

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Wednesday & Thursday, January 13 & 14, 2016

Complete your final Thank You card and turn it when completed. This task should take no more than 30 minutes, even with focused attention to detail.
College search using CIS COLLEGE SEARCH & PLANNING
Summarize college search data into final project

Monday, January 11, 2016

Monday & Tuesday, January 11 & 12, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESSFUL MOCK INTERVIEW!!

Didn't have your interview? This is what you need to do > Make-upsMake-up interviews need to be completed by January 22.

Learning Targets:
You will~
Know the components of a business Thank You letter and its purpose;
Create a professional Thank You letter- 1. Written in blue or black ink (no pencil, pink ink, highlighter);
2. Written on the bottom half of the inside of the card following the correct format;
3. Use correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization.

You will~
Explain your current college readiness: plan, exploration, goals.
Identify 2 colleges/post secondary education institutions
Identify the institutions programs, entrance requirements

This week, we are completing the following activities related to
    BUSINESS LETTER- THANK YOU
       COLLEGE SEARCH & PLANNING

Monday A day / Tuesday  B day Pre-Teach Attendance Competition

WARM-UP   How to Write a Thank You Letter 15 minute activity

Read the article- Thank You Letter Format
Work with your partner to find the answers to the 4 questions on the Freewrite #17. Name the document "Thank You Letter Format"

ACTIVITIES:

Read the back pack of Mock Interview Reflection 30-40 minute activity
Follow the Thank You tutorial below to:
> Create a first draft of your thank you letter.
> Proof your letter, then ask your partner to proof your letter.
> Turn it in at the end of class for grading.
> You will write your final draft next class. Due end of the week.
Work on your final project- upload resume into presentation, complete slides on Interviewing and Job Preparedness. ~ 20 - 30 minutes
Start college exploration– handout, MyRoad.
Work on your budget using your chosen career as the job for this activity. Find out how well your job goal will support you.

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Wednesday A day and Thursday B day
ACTIVITIES:

Complete your final Thank You card and turn it when completed. This task should take no more than 30 minutes, even with focused attention to detail.
College search using CIS

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, January 6, 7, 8, 2016

Students:
Take a few minutes to read the class page below.
With a pencil or pen, please complete any handout that has been given to you.
Mock Interviews are still scheduled for:
January 7 ( A day) & 8 (B day)
Periods 1, 2 & 3- I will have your printed final drafts available (Others with suggested revisions).
Please make the suggested changes and plan to reprint your resume Thursday morning at the Scot's Center. There are only a few computers available so you may not have the ability to fully edit your resume at that time. You can also come to the room Wednesday morning from 7:45 and 8:45 to complete any resume revisions and print.
You must have a passing resume to participate in the Mock Interview and be appropriately dressed- no jeans, sweats, athletic attire or t-shirts.
See the slide presentation: Mock Interview Preparedness

Learning Targets:
You will~
Know the 5 parts to a resume and the purpose of each of these;

Know how to write a one-liner that describes your job related skill.

Know the resume format for the Mock Interview--
the Combination Resume.

Good to Know...
TYPES OF DEGREES - How much post-secondary education do I need?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Vocabulary: Personality Type defined
Personality types by Jung and Meyers Briggs.
Meyers Briggs Foundation/MBTI Basics
18 Things Mentally Strong People Do

This week, we are completing the following activities related to

JOB READINESS/PREPAREDNESS
You will

Finalize your resume and print a copy for the Mock Interview this week (If you haven't already)
Have thoughtful responses to the MI questions
Explain your knowledge of resume writing by stating the 5 key elements to a resume and the purpose of each element.

Monday B day SNOW DAY / Tuesday A day SNOW DAY

WARM-UP: Practice the BIG 4 10 minutes
Smile, Make Eye Contact, Firm Handshake and Formal Introduction.

Speak in complete sentences as you respond to the questions asked by your partner. (About 10 min.)

ACTIVITIES:

Make any final revisions to your resume. Save file to your Google Drive folder.
Print a final copy in Word. Class printer is room 220.
Turn final copy in to the appointed MI folder at the end of the class period in the following order: Mock Interview evaluation sheet on top, final resume draft below.
Work on your final project, part 2. I am grading part 1 right now.
Work on your first budget (Salary Based Budget) using your chosen career as the job for this activity. Find out how well your job goal will support you.

Wednesday A day
ACTIVITIES:

Practice the BIG 4 10-15 minutes
Smile, Make Eye Contact, Firm Handshake and Formal Introduction.
Practice a question you wish to ask your interviewer
At the end, stand up, shake the interviewer's hand and thank him/her.
College search using CIS (I will talk to you about this)

Thursday & Friday MEET AT THE LIBRARY FOYER
Please be on time, dressed and ready for the interview.
Leave all personal belongings in your locker. You will not be able to bring them into the library and you will not be able to go to your locker during the class period.

When you finish your interview, you will return to the foyer and pick up a reflection sheet to complete that day. Turn it in to the top tray by the end of the period.

You may chat quietly with those who have finished their interview and reflection until the bell rings.

Monday, January 4, 2016

Tuesday & Wednesday, January 5 & 6, 2016

Dear Class:

A reminder: Mock Interview are on Thursday and Friday, January 7 & 8th. Remember to dress appropriately those days.

It is 2 hour delay on Tuesday, Tomorrow.

You need to practice some of the standard questions that you completed in your shared folder with a classmate.

ACTIVITIES:

Practice the BIG 4 10-15 minutes
Smile, Make Eye Contact, Firm Handshake and Formal Introduction.

I will be checking in with each of you about your resume. I need you to fill out the top of your grading sheet for the interview.

Sincerely,

Mr. Green-Hite