Daily Agendas https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KV1FGu_mtGZnp5rrg3GUIk76h81veNdCvlg8qKQR1SQ/edit?usp=sharing
English Language Arts 12: (from JeffCo Schools Bridge to Curriculum
How do I show a future employer, college admissions counselor, and/or scholarship committee members that I will be an asset to their organization or institution? Students will understand that when writing for application, writers not only reveal their interests and experiences; they also demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate their ideas in writing.
In this writing unit of study, writers apply a variety of writing processes and strategies to study and craft cover letters and resumes, college application essays, and/or scholarship essays that discuss complex concepts, presenting facts and information in an engaging manner, teaching readers about their potential or why they are a needed asset to the desired institution or organization. Throughout this study, writers generate and build on ideas employing inquiry strategies to self-regulate their individual drafting, revising, and editing processes to deepen their practices for using the techniques and structures of informational writing including, but not limited to, the use of specific examples for elaboration, the layering of information to allow for inferential understanding, the selection of precise language to affect readers in particular ways, the use of sentence structure and verb tense to influence pace and tone, as well as the use of punctuation to emphasize connections and strengthen tone.
While this writing unit focuses on informational techniques and structures, it is important to note that writers will also use a blend of narrative and argumentative techniques and structures to craft these genres.
English Language Arts 12: (from JeffCo Schools Bridge to Curriculum
How do I show a future employer, college admissions counselor, and/or scholarship committee members that I will be an asset to their organization or institution? Students will understand that when writing for application, writers not only reveal their interests and experiences; they also demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate their ideas in writing.
In this writing unit of study, writers apply a variety of writing processes and strategies to study and craft cover letters and resumes, college application essays, and/or scholarship essays that discuss complex concepts, presenting facts and information in an engaging manner, teaching readers about their potential or why they are a needed asset to the desired institution or organization. Throughout this study, writers generate and build on ideas employing inquiry strategies to self-regulate their individual drafting, revising, and editing processes to deepen their practices for using the techniques and structures of informational writing including, but not limited to, the use of specific examples for elaboration, the layering of information to allow for inferential understanding, the selection of precise language to affect readers in particular ways, the use of sentence structure and verb tense to influence pace and tone, as well as the use of punctuation to emphasize connections and strengthen tone.
While this writing unit focuses on informational techniques and structures, it is important to note that writers will also use a blend of narrative and argumentative techniques and structures to craft these genres.
Tasks for this course:
- Write a personality essay
- Write a career choice essay
- Write an informative cover letter
- Write a resume
- Write a letter requesting a recommendation
- Write a college application essay, and/or scholarship essay that discusses complex concepts, presenting facts and information in an engaging manner, teaching readers about their potential or why they are a needed asset to the desired institution or organization.
- Complete a 5-year Plan and present it in a creative way (video, slide show, online graphic poster, one-person play) to an audience of fellow students and community members
Lesson One: Learn About Yourself
1. Take the test at 16 Personalities https://www.16personalities.com/
2. Take the Myers-Briggs Personality Test http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
3. Find your Personality Type on Truity www.truity.comhttps://www.truity.com (no need to take their test unless you want to or if your previous results did not seem to match what you know to be true of yourself)
1. Take the test at 16 Personalities https://www.16personalities.com/
- Print these results and put in in your Future Planning Folder:
- Description of Your Personality . An example of what this should look like is here
- Career Path for your personality type. An example of what this should look like is here
2. Take the Myers-Briggs Personality Test http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
- Print these results and put in in your Future Planning Folder:
3. Find your Personality Type on Truity www.truity.comhttps://www.truity.com (no need to take their test unless you want to or if your previous results did not seem to match what you know to be true of yourself)
- Watch the video about your Personality Type.
- Print the description of your personality type and put it in your Future Planning Folder. You will need to screenshot this one, because it doesn't print well. Example
4. Read these descriptions of these styles:
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5. Write a personality statement describing your personality style and give examples from your life that show you exhibiting those traits and preferences. Example Due Date: Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
- Use this website to help you understand the four letters of your Personality Type: https://www.16personalities.com/articles/our-theory
- Informational Writing Rubric https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByP2h_9M_i7ob29vSzVMd0N1SEU/view
Lesson Two: Explore Careers
The Wrong Question: What do you want to be when you grow up?
https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=760&category=ISTE-C
Online career tests (whether free career assessment tests or paid career tests) are useful to help you discover your career interests
1. Take the Free Career Test http://yourfreecareertest.com/
2. Take the more in-depth Live Career Test https://www.livecareer.com/career-test (This will ask for your address in order to map possible careers in your area. Give them Long View's address: 13301 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
3. Using the US Department of Labor website, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook, explore 3 (or more) interesting careers. Print the results of each of the 3 careers and place them in your portfolio.
4. Research your top career choice (or several if you don't want to be pinned down) using other searches that give you helpful information Print the best info you find and put it in your portfolio. (This might be a helpful website:
http://www.onetonline.org/)
5. Write a one-page essay that describes where you are in your thinking about careers and the career(s) you think best fit you. Due date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Questions to answer in your essay:
Construction Career Day at McLain - October 11, 2017 9 am-12 pm https://docs.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP2pHgP4Q1cotEvm_RbSBOwN5o0oDx_Foybq1rMsTIV0ZB5A/formResponse?hl=en
High Paying Jobs that Don't Require a Bachelor's Degree http://www.thisisinsider.com/high-paying-jobs-that-dont-require-a-bachelors-degree-2016-9?utm_content=buffer9a80f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-insider#7-nuclear-technicians-25
Top Employers in Colorado
http://www.denverrelocationguide.com/Largest-Employers-in-Denver/
Lesson Three: Resumes, References, and Letters of Recommendation
Resume Writing
1. Read about the purpose of resumes and what to include.
2. Create a resume using a Google Doc template (see #3 if you have already completed a resume for Michelle's class.)
Michelle's students, simply print the resume you have already created.
3. Try something creative. If you are in Michelle's class (and/or have already done a resume) or if you wish to receive extra credit, try something that looks different from the run-of-the-mill resume. Create an infographic resume. You will be graded on your effort at attempting this, not on the final product (unless you are successful and you'll get extra/extra credit)
4. Share/submit a copy of your resume with me.
5. Final copies should be printed and placed in your portfolio.
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/resumes-cover-letters-high-30847.html?tab=1#tabs
https://www.thebalance.com/high-school-resume-template-2063264
References/Letters of Recommendation
1. Read How to ask for a reference for a reference for employment https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-ask-for-a-reference-for-employment-2060800
2. Read about Letters of Recommendation https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/your-high-school-record/how-to-get-a-great-letter-of-recommendation
3. Read about what Letters of Recommendations are for: http://blog.prepscholar.com/9-letter-of-recommendation-samples
4. Read some samples of what you will be asking people to write for you: http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-of-Recommendation
5. Write an email requesting a letter of recommendation from a teacher, former boss, or someone who knows your skills and work habits.
Lesson Four: Explore Colleges/Trade Schools/Apprenticeship Training Programs
Even if you don't go to college right away, many people continue their education and update their skills at some point in their lives. Even if you know for sure you don't want college, do these exercises to see what's out there.
A Different Kind of College
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/dec/06/shimer-college-illinois-worst-school-america
Colleges that Change Lives
http://ctcl.org/
Career and Technical Colleges
http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/articles/Pages/CareerandTech.aspx
For-Profit Colleges
Lesson Five: Paying for College or Trade School
1. Read: What is FAFSA? http://time.com/money/4108122/what-is-fafsa-and-who-should-fill-it-out/
2. Read: How Students Missed Out on $2.7 Billion in FAFSA College Aid https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/loans/student-loans/college-students-fafsa-money/
2. Get a FAFSA ID https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid
3. On October 1, 2017 (or later) Apply for (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Colorado Opportunity Fund COF http://highered.colorado.gov/finance/cof/
9 Ways to Pay For College Without Student Loans http://clark.com/education/9-ways-to-pay-for-college-without-student-loans/
Student Loans http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-studentloans-specialreport-idUSKBN1AA1J7
Common Application for College
Job Applications and Cover Letters
Join Americorps https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/join-americorps
Internships
List some jobs/careers you'd like to explore through an Internship. If you could shadow someone in any career, what would it be? Meet with Jean Stongle (or with me) and explore Internship possibilities. I can call her and ask her to come up and meet with students who are ready to do an internship.
Apprenticeships
https://www.buildcolorado.com/apprenticeships-education
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/15/9-5-million-grants-apprenticeship-program-for-colorado-high-school-students-careerwise/
Military
ASVAB Pre-tests http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab
http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/compare-military-enlistment-choices.html
http://study.com/articles/The_Military_Service_Option_Saving_College_for_Later.html
http://todaysmilitary.com/guidance
https://www.thebalance.com/top-lies-some-recruiters-tell-3354054
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2626032&page=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkHTYfqwooE
Explore Travel and Leisure Opportunities
1. Explore places in the world. Look at these websites/slideshows and comment on what looks interesting to you:
2. Explore ways to volunteer and be of service while you travel. Write about the things that most interest you:
Bucket List
3, Make a bucket list of places you want to see in your lifetime and things you want to do that sound exciting and fulfilling. Describe your thoughts about each one.
Bucket List Ideas
The Wrong Question: What do you want to be when you grow up?
https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=760&category=ISTE-C
Online career tests (whether free career assessment tests or paid career tests) are useful to help you discover your career interests
1. Take the Free Career Test http://yourfreecareertest.com/
- Print the following pages of your results
2. Take the more in-depth Live Career Test https://www.livecareer.com/career-test (This will ask for your address in order to map possible careers in your area. Give them Long View's address: 13301 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
- Print the following pages of your results. You will first have to screenshot the page (directions on how to do that here)
- Interests - What You Like/Dislike
- Understanding Your Highest Interest Scores
- Understanding Your Lowest Interest Scores
- Your Workplace Fit Graph
3. Using the US Department of Labor website, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook, explore 3 (or more) interesting careers. Print the results of each of the 3 careers and place them in your portfolio.
- US Dept of Labor site https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
- Occupational Outlook Handbook https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
4. Research your top career choice (or several if you don't want to be pinned down) using other searches that give you helpful information Print the best info you find and put it in your portfolio. (This might be a helpful website:
http://www.onetonline.org/)
5. Write a one-page essay that describes where you are in your thinking about careers and the career(s) you think best fit you. Due date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Questions to answer in your essay:
- What do you like about this type of career?
- What basic skills and abilities from the list do you already have that would help you in this career?
- What skills do you still need to learn or practice?
- What is on the list of college or training programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career?
- What education level is needed for this career?
- What is some insider info that you might want to consider about this career?
- How much money are you likely to make in the kind of job you want? Starting out? Later on?
Construction Career Day at McLain - October 11, 2017 9 am-12 pm https://docs.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP2pHgP4Q1cotEvm_RbSBOwN5o0oDx_Foybq1rMsTIV0ZB5A/formResponse?hl=en
High Paying Jobs that Don't Require a Bachelor's Degree http://www.thisisinsider.com/high-paying-jobs-that-dont-require-a-bachelors-degree-2016-9?utm_content=buffer9a80f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-insider#7-nuclear-technicians-25
Top Employers in Colorado
http://www.denverrelocationguide.com/Largest-Employers-in-Denver/
Lesson Three: Resumes, References, and Letters of Recommendation
Resume Writing
1. Read about the purpose of resumes and what to include.
2. Create a resume using a Google Doc template (see #3 if you have already completed a resume for Michelle's class.)
Michelle's students, simply print the resume you have already created.
3. Try something creative. If you are in Michelle's class (and/or have already done a resume) or if you wish to receive extra credit, try something that looks different from the run-of-the-mill resume. Create an infographic resume. You will be graded on your effort at attempting this, not on the final product (unless you are successful and you'll get extra/extra credit)
- Read about Infographic Resumes here: http://blog.visme.co/create-infographic-resume/
- A Free Infographic Maker here: https://www.visme.co/make-infographics/?vc=Top-Bar-Blog-CTA
4. Share/submit a copy of your resume with me.
5. Final copies should be printed and placed in your portfolio.
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/resumes-cover-letters-high-30847.html?tab=1#tabs
https://www.thebalance.com/high-school-resume-template-2063264
References/Letters of Recommendation
1. Read How to ask for a reference for a reference for employment https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-ask-for-a-reference-for-employment-2060800
2. Read about Letters of Recommendation https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/your-high-school-record/how-to-get-a-great-letter-of-recommendation
3. Read about what Letters of Recommendations are for: http://blog.prepscholar.com/9-letter-of-recommendation-samples
4. Read some samples of what you will be asking people to write for you: http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-of-Recommendation
5. Write an email requesting a letter of recommendation from a teacher, former boss, or someone who knows your skills and work habits.
- Read this to help you write the request https://www.thebalance.com/asking-for-a-reference-2062928
- Samples of emails/letters asking for letters of recommendation https://www.thebalance.com/reference-letter-examples-2062924
Lesson Four: Explore Colleges/Trade Schools/Apprenticeship Training Programs
Even if you don't go to college right away, many people continue their education and update their skills at some point in their lives. Even if you know for sure you don't want college, do these exercises to see what's out there.
- Create an Account at College in Colorado https://www.collegeincolorado.org/College_Planning/Explore_Schools/Explore_Schools.aspx
- Start with a Career Choice. What is one career would you like to have in the future? What do you like about this career? What skills and abilities do you already have that would help you in this career? What skills do you still need to learn? Go to School Finder and search for schools that meet your needs: https://www.collegeincolorado.org/College_Planning/Explore_Schools/School_Finder/School_Finder.aspx
- College Degrees or Certificants. What would you like to concentrate your studies on in college? What degree programs look interesting to you? For your chosen career field, do you need a Certificate, an Associate’s degree (2 years), a Bachelor’s degree (4 years), a Master’s, or a Doctorate
- College/Trade School/Apprenticeship Search. What colleges have your chosen degree? Research at least 3 colleges. Look through the colleges’ websites and read about them. Print descriptions of each college’s degree program. Write a summary about what you like and don’t like about each college.
- Costs. How much will it cost you to attend each college per year? Compare colleges side-by-side. Go to “Apply” on website: http://www.collegeincolorado.org/home.aspx
- Financial Aid. Have a discussion with your parents or guardians and ask them what they think about you attending college/trade school/apprenticeship training. Show them what you’ve been researching. Begin a discussion about how you might pay for college. List some of the ways you might pay for college and what percentage or amount you plan to get from each source. (e.g. parent/guardian contribution, your savings, part-time job, Jeffco Workforce program, College Opportunity Fund, grants, scholarships, loans).
- Write an essay about the colleges or trade schools or apprenticeship programs you are interested in, why you chose them and the pros and cons of each. What is a realistic plan for college/trade school/apprenticeship once you graduate from high school?
A Different Kind of College
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/dec/06/shimer-college-illinois-worst-school-america
Colleges that Change Lives
http://ctcl.org/
Career and Technical Colleges
http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/articles/Pages/CareerandTech.aspx
For-Profit Colleges
- http://www.cbsnews.com/news/four-ways-to-avoid-for-profit-college-abuses/
- https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/02/for-profit-college-fraud/462219/
Lesson Five: Paying for College or Trade School
1. Read: What is FAFSA? http://time.com/money/4108122/what-is-fafsa-and-who-should-fill-it-out/
2. Read: How Students Missed Out on $2.7 Billion in FAFSA College Aid https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/loans/student-loans/college-students-fafsa-money/
2. Get a FAFSA ID https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid
3. On October 1, 2017 (or later) Apply for (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Colorado Opportunity Fund COF http://highered.colorado.gov/finance/cof/
9 Ways to Pay For College Without Student Loans http://clark.com/education/9-ways-to-pay-for-college-without-student-loans/
Student Loans http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-studentloans-specialreport-idUSKBN1AA1J7
Common Application for College
- 2017-18 Essay Prompts http://www.commonapp.org/whats-appening/application-updates/common-application-announces-2017-2018-essay-prompts
- Advice for Students on the Prompts http://collegeadmissionbook.com/blog/advice-students-topics-new-common-app-essays
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-common-app-essay-prompts-are-changing-heres-why_us_589a3fd5e4b0985224db5b3a
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/598b39eae4b030f0e267c910
Job Applications and Cover Letters
- How to Complete a Job Application https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-complete-a-job-application-2058589
- Completing Job Applications https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5515be3de4b090722faa8bae/t/56b523863c44d8f14a400e2e/1454711689642/Completing+Job+Applications+Powerpoint.pdf
- Sample Applications https://www.thebalance.com/sample-employment-application-forms-2061565
Join Americorps https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/join-americorps
Internships
List some jobs/careers you'd like to explore through an Internship. If you could shadow someone in any career, what would it be? Meet with Jean Stongle (or with me) and explore Internship possibilities. I can call her and ask her to come up and meet with students who are ready to do an internship.
Apprenticeships
https://www.buildcolorado.com/apprenticeships-education
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/15/9-5-million-grants-apprenticeship-program-for-colorado-high-school-students-careerwise/
Military
ASVAB Pre-tests http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab
http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/compare-military-enlistment-choices.html
http://study.com/articles/The_Military_Service_Option_Saving_College_for_Later.html
http://todaysmilitary.com/guidance
https://www.thebalance.com/top-lies-some-recruiters-tell-3354054
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2626032&page=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkHTYfqwooE
Explore Travel and Leisure Opportunities
1. Explore places in the world. Look at these websites/slideshows and comment on what looks interesting to you:
- Best Life-Changing Trips http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-life-changing-trips
- Explore America http://www.efexploreamerica.com/educational-tours/collections/most-popular-destinations
- 10 Reasons You Should Take a Gap Year http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/30/gap-year_n_4325969.html
- What is a Gap Year? https://www.gapyear.com/articles/90431/what-is-a-gap-year
2. Explore ways to volunteer and be of service while you travel. Write about the things that most interest you:
- Best Volunteer Abroad Programs https://www.volunteerforever.com/article_post/2016-best-volunteer-abroad-programs-organizations-projects
Bucket List
3, Make a bucket list of places you want to see in your lifetime and things you want to do that sound exciting and fulfilling. Describe your thoughts about each one.
Bucket List Ideas
- http://daringtolivefully.com/bucket-list-ideas
- https://bucketlist.org/featured/
- http://nikkiraeink.com/bucket-list-2/
Explore Service Opportunities
1. List some things that you could see yourself volunteering to do to help people in the community. What do you have a heart for? What kind of change would you like to be part of to make the world a better place?
2. Look at the Denver Volunteer Match website and browse volunteer opportunities. What appeals to you?
https://www.volunteermatch.org/
3. Think about your future and the kinds of things you would like to do later on, and throughout your life, to do good things in your community. Describe what you see yourself doing.
1. List some things that you could see yourself volunteering to do to help people in the community. What do you have a heart for? What kind of change would you like to be part of to make the world a better place?
2. Look at the Denver Volunteer Match website and browse volunteer opportunities. What appeals to you?
https://www.volunteermatch.org/
3. Think about your future and the kinds of things you would like to do later on, and throughout your life, to do good things in your community. Describe what you see yourself doing.
Jung Typology Test
2. Create an account on the College in Colorado website: www.collegeincolorado.org
Complete each of the following surveys and write a paragraph describing your results for each.
- Test http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
- Extraversion or Introversion http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/extraversion-or-introversion.htm
- Sensing or Intuition htmhttp://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/sensing-or-intuition.htm
- Thinking or Feeling http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/thinking-or-feeling.htm
- Judging or Perceiving http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/judging-or-perceiving.htm
2. Create an account on the College in Colorado website: www.collegeincolorado.org
Complete each of the following surveys and write a paragraph describing your results for each.
- Interest Profiler
- Basic Skills Survey
- Work Values Sorter
- Career Clusters Survey
- Transferable Skills Checklist
- The Career Key
- Take a Tour - Career Exploration
- Take a Tour - Goal Setting
- Learning Styles Assessment Everybody has a preferred learning style. Knowing and understanding your learning style helps you to learn more effectively.
- Keirsey Personality Site Identification of your unique personality traits will help you identify careers that fit your personality, giving you the most likelihood of personal and professional growth. As you explore careers and find the ones that interest you the most, you should devote more time to learning about them and evaluating the match between your personality traits and the careers.
- The Skills Profiler Will help you identify your skills and find occupations related to those skills. Skills and work activities were developed by O*NET, the directory of occupations maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- The Kingdomality Personal Preference Profile
Resources
Cult of Pedagogy Career Resources https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/career-resources/
Cult of Pedagogy Career Resources https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/career-resources/