11/16/09 - Advisory Assignment - Short Story

Create a short illustrated(picture) story, poem, rap or song about your life in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. You may use pictures from your dream collage in the story. The work should be over 200 words and it should include information about your life from birth until the year 2020. Write it as if it were as realistic as possible and remember your goals as you write. Be creative. Be prepared to share the story with the class. You should have at least 10 pictures in your work.

Writing Prompt 11/4 - College

Find a major to match the type of job you are interested in.
1. List three colleges that offer the major.
2. List 5 classes that you would be required to take under this major.
3. Copy and paste the web addresses you used in this post along with your answers.
Even if you do not plan to go to college, still find a major that is related to your field of interest, i.e if you are interested in music or production, find out about Radio, TV & Film majors, Drama or Fine Arts majors.

Writiing Prompt 10/28/09

Today, I need the details of your goals.

1. Financial(Money)
2. Emotional(Feelings)
3. Spiritual((Higher Belief)
4. Academic/Mental(School and Brain)
5. Social (Relationships with family, friends, others)
6. Physical(Body)

Writing Prompt 10/28/09

Today, I need the details of your goals.

1. Financial(Money)
2. Emotional(Feelings)
3. Spiritual((Higher Belief)
4. Academic/Mental(School and Brain)
5. Social (Relationships with family, friends, others)
6. Physical(Body)

Assignment - Dealing With Anger

Use this link to answer the questions

1. WHEN TO ASK FOR EXTRA HELP
a. Explain when you should get help.
b. Tell who you should go to for help.
c. Tell what anger can be signalling.
d. Give advice on positive ways to deal with anger.
e. Use a PowerPoint. Use at least one picture per slide.
f. List every group member's name on the slideshow.
g. Provide an introduction and conclusion.

2.Other Ways to Manage Anger
a. Tell when you can use these other ways to manage anger.
b. Describe the 8 different ways.
c. Give 2 reasons why they can be helpful.
d Use a PowerPoint. Use at least one picture per slide.
e. List every group member's name on the slideshow.
f. Provide an introduction and conclusion.

3. Five Step Approach to Managing Anger
a. Tell how this step works.
b. Explain each step.
c. Use a PowerPoint. Use at least one picture per slide.
d. List every group member's name on the slideshow.
e. Provide an introduction and conclusion.

4. Tools to Tame a Temper
a. Explain the two tools to tame a temper
b. Use a PowerPoint. Use at least one picture per slide.
c. List every group member's name on the slideshow.
d. Provide an introduction and conclusion.

5. When Tempers Flare
a. Give at least 5 reasons that can make tempers flare
b. Use a PowerPoint. Use at least one picture per slide.
c. List every group member's name on the slideshow.
d. Provide an introduction and conclusion.

6.Getting Ready to Make a Change
a.Tell how anger affects a person's life
b. Tell how uncontrolled anger can make a person feel
c. Tell what a person can gain from making a change
d. Use a PowerPoint. Use at least one picture per slide.
e. List every group member's name on the slideshow.
f. Provide an introduction and conclusion

Advisory Assignment - 10/22/09

Complete the group assignment on "Dealing with Anger."

SLIGHT EDGE NOTES 10/14, 10/21

Take notes on the audio. List 3 things that you learned.

Advisory - Careers 9/29/09, 10/5/09, 10/12/09, 10/19/09

Create a collage of dream jobs. Find pictures to represent the lifestyle your dream job will give you and save them to Word or PowerPoint.

Collages due today.

How Can I Deal With My Anger? 10/16/09

Select a topic to discuss for your mini lesson. You can be in a group of 1-3. The lesson choices are:
1. When to ask for extra help
2. Other ways to manage anger
3. The Five-Step Approach to manage anger
4. When tempers flare
5. Tools to tame a temper self-awareness and self-control
6. Getting ready to make a change

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/deal_with_anger.html#

Writing Prompt 10/14/09

Update me on your goals. How have you been coming along with your goals? Which goals have you been working on? What did you accomplish and what set you back? What will you accomplish this week? Post to this page.

Writing Prompt - 10/13/09

Do you know someone who is in college or just finished school? Prepare 5 interview questions that you would ask someone who is in college. What would you like to know about their experiences?

SLIGHT EDGE

WHAT ARE THE THREE GIFTS THE FATHER WANTED TO GIVE TO HIS SONS?

Advisory Assignment 10/7/09

-The Advisory class can read and discuss the article at this link:

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/deal_with_anger.html#

DEAR Summary

Write a 3-5 sentences summary of what you read. Put the date and your first and last name.
Use this link if you do not have an article to read of your own.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/deal_with_anger.html#a_When_Tempers_Flare

20 points

Advisory Journal

Discuss at least 3 things that are sure to upset you.

Advisory Writing Prompt - 9/24/09

Personal Development

Have you been working on your goals since you last wrote them? Has anything gotten in the way of you achieving your goals this week? If so, how did you handle your obstacles? What is your plan for dealing with negativity as it comes your way?

3-5 sentences

15 minutes.

9/23/09 - Conflict Resolution

Watch the first 2 minutes of this video and describe the difference between the two arguments. What did the teacher do wrong in the first video? What did he do right in the second argument?

Start an email journal. In the journal identify the top 3 things that can make you angry.

FYI: We will use this link as we discuss conflict resolution.

10/6/09 College Prep

Research the college/university you selected. Find out the basic requirements for entrance into your school. Download the application if you can. Let me know the following if you can:
1. The minimum ACT/SAT score
2. The minimum GPA
3. The application fee
4. Tuition
5. Do you have to write an essay?
6. Do you have have references? If so how many?
7. Copy & paste the link to the school's homepage on your post.

2/16 Careers

Continue searching google images and other sites for pictures to complete your collage of dreams.

2/12 Conflict Resolution

How do you most often resolve your conflicts in your personal relationships? Top 3

2/10/09 - College

Find a college or trade school on the Internet. Find out the following:

1. name of school
2. city and state
3. tuition and fees
4. tell what you think makes the school attractive

5-7 sentences

You have until 8 am

2/5/09 - Conflict Resolution

What does the word "conflict" mean to you? What does resolution mean to you?

2-3 sentences