The Daily Plan of the Day. The * symbol means that the assignment was
turned in for a grade. Work not completed in class is considered homework.
November 9th & 10th
Objective: Students will begin to explore the concepts of goal setting
and research with a particular interest toward long term education and career
choices.
1) *Short Writing 3-1*
Tell me what your idea dream job is. Describe it in detail including
responsibilities, salary, benefits, etc. Now list three concrete things that
you can do to get that dream job. Please be specific.
2.) Read orally from Literature Book "The First Appendectomy" pages 352-357.
3.) *Read orally from Time Magazine article, “The Way We’ll Work” from May
25, 2009 and answer the following questions.* Daily Grade
A.) What three ways will work change to in the future?
B.) What do these changes mean for you as a job seeker?
C.) Do you think these changes will make working easier or harder?
November 11th & 12th
1.) *Job versus Career Activity-define the two words job & career using a
dictionay. Draw a picture of someone doing a job & a career. Share with a
partner & write down in your own words the difference between the two.*
2.) *View the music video of "Its My Job" by Jimmy Buffet. Explain
through discussion the role that attitude plays in one's reaction to their
job/career.*
November 13th
1.) Career Fair or Introduction to Career Choices & Acamdemies
2.) *Handout with presenters notes*
November 16th & 17th
Objective: Students will explore the myths and realities of what it takes to
make someone happy. More specifically a web quest career search should shed
light into how much salary is available and does it match my lifestyle
goals. Students will also read for deeper understanding the role of
repetition in literature.
1) Hand out grade strips that are accumulative and explain the semester
process. Update tracker to reflect your standing.
Set a semester goal and write it at the bottom of your tracker.
2) *Finish writing up your career presentation notes and hand in to the
alphabetizer. Career Fair attendees are exempt. Discuss common themes among
presenters. *
3) Go over web quest process.
4) *Take web quest in the lab. *
5) Return to class and read “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy?”
Discuss.
6.) *Short Writing 3-2: Do you think joining the military is a job or a
career?*
3rd period only:
1) Hand out grade strips that are accumulative and explain the semester
process. Update tracker to reflect your standing.
Set a semester goal and write it at the bottom of your tracker.
2.) *Read orally & take notes for "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?"
pages 63-70.*
3.) *short writing/Vietnam - Why does the author use their names so much and
why does he only once drop the Private First Class from our main character's
name?*
November 18th & 19th
Objective: Students will explore the myths and realities of what it takes to
make someone happy. More specifically a web quest career search should shed
light into how much salary is available and does it match my lifestyle
goals. Students will also read for deeper understanding the role of
repetition in literature.
(Job versus Career)
1.) Read “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy?” Discuss. Take notes on
repetition.
2.) *Short Writing: Why does the author say Private First Class Paul Berlin
every time except once? What do you think is the theme of the story?*
3.) Read “New Directions” and discuss entrepreneurship. Take notes.
4.) *Short Writing: Tell me about the time that you stepped off of the road
and went into a new direction. Explain.*
5.) See video "Shift Happens" and discuss the future of work.
6.) *Short Writing 3-3: What opportunities /obstacles exist for you in the
future?*
3rd peiod only:
1.) Expalin the website that we will use in our web quest.
2.) *Take web quest in the lab/library. *
3.) See Video "Shift Happens" and discuss
November 23rd & 24th
Objective: Students will explore various websites to research potential
career and educational pathways so that they may effectively choose Academies
for next year.
1) Hand back graded work and update the grade tracker in your port folio.
2) Go over the career research assignment and the various appropriate
links for completing the research project.
3) See an example of a PowerPoint and ask questions.
4) ***Work independently on the project. *** Due Dec. 7 & 8.
November 30rd & December 1st
Objective: Students will explore various websites to research potential
career and educational pathways so that they may effectively choose Academies
for next year.
1.) ***Work independently on Career Project*** Due Dec. 7th & 8th
2.) Discuss powerpoint & presentation rubric for Career Project (see
handout page on teacher's web page)
Replacement activities:
Read "Where Have You Gone Charming Billy" and answer questions #2-6 on page 71
Read "New Directions" and answer questions #2-5 on page 498
Read "The Perfect Storm" and answer questions #2-9 on page 122
December 2nd & 3rd
1.) Handed back graded work & updated grade tracker.
2.) *Folder check*
3.) Worked on Career Project
December 4th & 7th
1.) Finish out grade tracker for the six weeks
2.) *Reading grade for "Life Without Go-Go Boots"*
3.) Work on Career Project
7th period only will work on project in the Library
December 8th & 9th
1.) *Begin powerpoint presentations - Major Assessment Grade*
2.) *Students will take note on presentations for a Daily Grade.*
3.) Pass out Examin review-for extra credit on the 3rd six weeks or the
Semester Exam
4.) *"Future of Work" Article Due- Five ways that jobs will change in the
future*
December 10th & 11th
1.) * Finish powerpoint presentations - Major Assessment Grade*
2.) *Students will take note on presentations for a Daily Grade.*
3.) Study for Semester Exam
