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:

1. 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.
2. Work on your final project- upload resume into presentation, complete slides on Interviewing and Job Preparedness.     ~ 20 - 30 minutes
3. Start college exploration– handout, MyRoad.
4. 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:

1. 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. 
2. College search using CIS