Friday, May 18
Read & Respond:  What Are Your Values?  Deciding what's most important in life.
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm
What are the steps in defining your values?
**Print Read & Respond (May 8, 10, 14, 16, 18) and turn into Mrs. Woodbury

Vocabulary Test #10:
http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=118239

Complete Job Portfolio (ADD UP YOUR SCORE and give to Mrs. Woodbury the Job Portfolio Requirements Page; then, take your Job Portfolio home.)

Complete Term 4 Vocabulary Word Lists (all Lists 1 - 10)
**Print and turn into Mrs. Woodbury

Wednesday, May 16
Read & Respond:  10 Common Time Management Mistakes
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/time-management-mistakes.htm
What are the ten time management mistakes?

Vocabulary Test #9:
http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=118238

Complete Job Portfolio
Complete Term 4 Vocabulary Word Lists


Monday, May 14
Read & Respond:    The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale
Understanding the Impact of Long-term Stress
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_82.htm
Take the “The Stress Scale” and then interpret your score.   What suggestions does the article give on how you can reduce your stress?

State Competency Exam: 
http://www.precisionexams.com/usoe/welcome

Work to complete ALL Vocabulary Lists (due Friday, May 18)
Work to complete Job Portfolio (due Friday, May 18)

Thursday, May 10
Read & Respond:
Job Interviews: Where Do You See Yourself Five Years from Now?
http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2007/06/11/job-interviews-where-do-you-see-yourself-five-years-from-now/
How would you answer the interview question:  Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Vocabulary Test #8:  http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=117867

Job Portfolio: 
Interview Questions & Answers
Follow-up/Thank You Letter 

Tuesday, May 8
Read & Respond:  List three important points that Adam Sessions made last Friday that will help you look for a job or interview for a job.

Complete Word List #8:  analgesic, caucus, deteriorate, exposition, incessant, maelstrom, palatable, prerogative, savant, unctuous

Continue completing your Job Portfolio:
JP:  Personal Data Sheet
JP:  Job Application
JP:  Polish Cover Letter
JP:  Polish Resume

Friday, May 4
Guest Speaker:  ADAM SESSIONS, Branch Manager
Skill Staff / SOS Staffing Services Inc.
273 W. 1230 N. Provo, UT. 84604
Office: (801) 426-4948
www.skillstaff.com |  www.sosstaffing.com

Wednesday, May 2
Read & Respond:  Job Interviews--What’s Your Greatest Weakness?
http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2007/06/21/job-interviews-whats-your-greatest-weakness/
How would you answer the interview question, what’s your greatest weakness?

Vocabulary Test #7:  http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=116850

Continue Word List #8:  analgesic, caucus, deteriorate, exposition, incessant, maelstrom, palatable, prerogative, savant, unctuous

Complete and Present -- Career PowerPoint Presentation

Monday, April 30
Read & Respond:  How to Nail an Interview: A Checklist
http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/earn/how-to-nail-an-interview-a-checklist
What are the three toughest interview questions and how should you answer them?

Complete Vocabulary List #7:   amorphous, catharsis, deter, expedite, incarceration, machinations, overwrought, preeminent, sardonic, unalloyed

Complete and Present -- Career PowerPoint Presentation

Thursday, April 26:
Read & Respond:
1 in 2 new graduates are jobless or underemployed
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=20096004&title=1-in-2-new-graduates-are-jobless-or-underemployed&s_cid=queue-2
What does the article say about the Mountain West regarding jobs for college graduates?  Which college majors are the least likely to find jobs and which are the most likely?

Vocabulary Test #6:  http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=116201

Complete Vocabulary Word List #7:  amorphous, catharsis, deter, expedite, carceration, machinations, overwrought, preeminent, sardonic, unalloyed

Complete Career PowerPoint Presentation with your Partner
Presentations will be Monday, April 30
 
Tuesday, April 24:
Read & Respond:  Want to be happier with your job? Work harder.
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=19998571&nid=1010&title=want-to-be-happier-with-your-job-work-harder&s_cid=queue-8
List at least four points of advice this article gives for feeling valued at work.

Complete Vocab List #6:  amity,  castigate, destitution, expedient, incantation, lynch, overt, predicament, sanguine, ubiquitous

Job Portfolio:  Complete Employer Profile #1 & #2
Job Portfolio:  Complete Self-Inventory Worksheet
Job Portfolio:  Begin Career PowerPoint Presentation Assignment
                              (individual or 2-person assignment)

Friday, April 20:
Read & Respond:  Rejection and How to Handle It
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/jobs/rejection.html#cat20180
Take the Quiz  -- Rejection:  How Do You Deal?  What are some suggestions you can use from this article to help you deal with rejection?

Vocabulary Test #5:  http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=114918

Complete Vocabulary Word List #6:  amity, castigate, destitution, expedient, incantation, lynch, overt, predicament, sanguine, ubiquitous

Job Portfolio:  Occupation & Employer Research
http://utahfutures.org
1)   Complete Occupation #1 and Occupation #2
2)   Complete Employer Profile #1 and Employer Profile #2

Wednesday, April 18:
Read & Respond:
Can You Refuse Giving Out Your Password to Your Boss?
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1539196514001/can-you-refuse-giving-out-your-password-to-your-boss/?playlist_id=87237
Would you refuse to give your social media password to your boss?  How about if you were asked in an interview?  How should you respond?

Vocabulary Test #4: 
http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=114656

Complete Vocabulary Word List #5:  amity,  castigate, destitution, expedient, incantation, lynch, overt, predicament, sanguine, ubiquitous

Job Portfolio:  Occupation & Employer Research
http://utahfutures.org
1)   Complete Occupation #1 and Occupation #2
2)   Complete Employer Profile #1 and Employer Profile #2

Monday, April 16
Read & Respond:  Potential employers, universities asking for Facebook access
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=19485765&title=potential-employers-universities-asking-for-facebook-access&s_cid=queue-18
If your potential employer or coach asked to you “friend” them on Facebook or give them your password, would you do it? If “no,” what would you say to them as to why not?

Complete Vocabulary Word List #4

Job Portfolio:  PowerPoint--Self-Inventory (Myers-Briggs Personality Test)
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Humanmetrics/Jung Typology Test Worksheet:  What type are you and  what does it all mean?  How can this information help you choose a career? 

Thursday, April 5
Read & Respond:
5 Reasons to Look for a Summer Job
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/jobs/tips_summer_jobs.html#cat20180
List three reasons why you should look for a summer job? 

Vocabulary Test #3:  http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=113862

Continue to work on Vocabulary Packet
Word List #5:  amiable, cartographer, despondent, expatriate, inadvertent, luscious, oust, predecessor, sanguinary, tyro

Research Report:   
#1)  Final report due today!

Tuesday, April 3
Read & Respond:  Life After High School
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/after_hs.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#cat20180
What are five suggestions the author of the article makes in "Getting a Job?"

Continue to work on Term 4 Vocabulary Packet

Research Report:   
#1)  Complete changes suggested by your parent(s)
#2)  Polish (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
#3)  Final report due Thursday, April 5

Friday, March 30
Read & Respond:  Texting on the Move
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/texting.html##
What are three ways to make sure your messaging doesn't interfere with your focus?

Vocabulary Test #2:
http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=113164

Continue to work on Term 4 Vocabulary Packet

Research Report:   
#1)  Complete report and print.
#2)  Take report home for parent(s) to read, make suggestions, and sign.
#3)  Continue to polish (spelling, grammar, punctuation)

Wednesday, March 28:
Read & Respond: 
Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/online_id.html#cat20019
What are five tips given in the article to help you protect your online identity and reputation?

Continue to work on Term 4 Vocabulary Packet

Research Report:   
#1)  Insert Table of Contents
#2)  Insert body citations and generate Works Cited page
#2)  Polish (spelling, grammar, punctuation)


Monday, March 26:
Read & Respond:   Talking to Your Parents – Or Other Adults
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/families/talk_to_parents.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle
What are five tips given in the article to help teens talk to their parents or other adults?

Vocab Test #1: 
http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=113157

Continue to work on Term 4 Vocabulary Packet
Word List #3:  ambivalence, cantankerous, derogatory, exemplify, impecunious, lucid, ornate, precipice, salubrious, truant

Research Report:   
#1)  Have partner read through report and give suggestions.
#2)  Insert 6-10 MLA citations using the Word citation generator
#3)  Write Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs).


Thursday, March 22:
Read & Respond: 
Raising teens: There's no instruction manual, but there are some guarantees
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1009&sid=19302680&title=raising-teens-theres-no-instruction-manual-but-there-are-some-guarantees
What are the three major points the author makes in this article?  Do you agree or disagree with this article?

Begin Term 4 Vocabulary Packet
Word List #2:  ambulatory, capacious, desecrate, exhaustive, impious, ludicrous, orthodox, precipitous, salutary, truncate

Research Report:    Complete Point #3, Conclusion

Extra Credit Opportunity:  Attend the Window on the Workplace seminar held this Thursday, March 22, in our SHS Library at lunch.  Sign the roll and stay the entire time; then, you’ll receive detention credit and 50 extra points in this class for Term 4.


Tuesday, March 20:
Read & Respond: 
The 5 words every teenager dreads hearing from their parents
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1009&sid=18593797
What are the 5 words?  Do you agree or disagree with the comments the high school students make in the article?

Begin Term 4 Vocabulary Packet

Research Report:  Title Page, Point #3, Conclusion

Extra Credit Opportunity:  Attend the Window on the Workplace seminar held this Thursday, March 22, in our SHS Library at lunch.  Sign the roll and stay the entire time, then, you'll  receive detention credit and 50 extra points in this class for Term 4.

Thursday, March 15:
End of Term Assignments Due:

All Read & Respond (Term 3) Print

Term 3 Vocabulary Packet (Lists 1-10) Print

Research Report Rough Draft (Introduction, Point 1, Point 2) Print


Tuesday, March 13:
Read & Respond:
Risky Teen Behavior May Signify a Mature Brain
http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/08/27/risky-teen-behavior-may-signify-a-mature-brain/8017.html
What facts does this study present to prove its point?

Vocabulary Test #8:  http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=111818

Complete Vocabulary Lists #9 and #10

Continue Research Report:  Point #3 (3-5 paragraphs)


Friday, March 9:
Read & Respond:
Potential employers, universities asking for Facebook access
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=19485765&title=potential-employers-universities-asking-for-facebook-access&s_cid=queue-18
How would you respond if you're interviewing for a job and your potential employer asks you to "friend" him/her so that they can look at your social media site before they make a decision on whether or not to hire you?

Complete Vocab List #8:  amass, callow, depravity, execrable, immoderate, lofty, opaque, precedent, sage, trinket

Research Report:  Complete Point #2, Print and turn in for points

Wednesday, March 7:
Read & Respond:
Friends Drive Friends to Take Risks
http://www.livescience.com/11668-friends-drive-friends-risks.html
According to the article, why do teens take more risks when with their friends?

Vocab Test #7: 
http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=111098

Work on Vocab List #8

Research Report -- Complete Point #1, Begin Point #2
Begin Formatting Report Correctly


Monday, March 5:
Read & Respond:
10 Facts Every Parent Should Know about Their Teen's Brain
http://www.livescience.com/13850-10-facts-parent-teen-brain.html
List the 10 facts that every parent should know:

Complete Vocab List #7

Research Report:  Introduction and Point #1 Due (rough draft)


Thursday, March 1:
Read & Respond:
News Video:  Social Media more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1439995240001/social-media-more-addictive-than-cigarettes-alcohol
Do you agree or disagree with the news that social media is more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol?

Vocabulary Test #6: 
http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=109620

Research report introduction paragraph due.


Tuesday, February 28:
Read & Respond:  Is Constant 'Facebooking' Bad for Teens? 
Do you agree or disagree with the article?
http://www.livescience.com/15433-facebook-social-media-effects-teens.html

Complete Vocabulary Word List #6

Guest Speaker:  Mrs. Rabner, our school librarian, will be here to present additional database research techniques.

Friday, February 24:
Read & Respond:
9 Ways Students Can Use Social Media to Boost Their Careers
http://mashable.com/2012/02/10/students-job-search-social-media/
List the 9 ways you can use social media to boost your career.

Vocabulary Test #5: 
http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=109280

Begin writing your research report outline using the guide above.


Wednesday, February 22:
Read & Respond:
85% Of People On Social Networks Think People Are Kind-Hearted [STUDY]
http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/85-of-people-on-social-networks-think-people-are-kind-hearted-study_b18475
In general, do you think that people are  kind on social networks?  Do you usually feel good about yourself on social network sites?  Do you receive and give compliments to others on social network sites? 

Complete Word List #5

PowerPoint on Social Technology

Begin researching your topic:
Begin by reading everything you can find about your social media topic.  Don't forget to keep a copy of the location of the articles if they are on the internet or write down the source information if not online.

Download the outline at the top of this page  (open the file in Word)
Analytical Research Paper Outline, 3-5 pages

Friday, February 17:
Read & Respond:
Teens prefer social media to TV
http://advanced-television.com/index.php/2012/02/09/teens-prefer-social-media-to-tv/
Do you think teens prefer social media (like Facebook and YouTube) to TV?  How many hours a day or week do you spend on social media vs. how many hours watching TV?

Vocab Test #4: 
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=108130

Complete Typing/Formatting Report: 
TRADITIONAL REPORT WITH FOOTNOTES & CITATIONS
(print and turn into sub)

Read:  How to Write a Research Paper
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Research-Paper

Begin by fully studying (researching) and reading everything you can find about your social media topic.  Don't forget to keep a copy of the location of the articles if they are on the internet or write down the source information if not online.

Download the outline at the top of this page  (open the file in Word)
Analytical Research Paper Outline, 3-5 pages


Wednesday, February 15:
Read & Respond:
Social Media Contributes to Ethical Lapses at Work
http://www.livescience.com/17826-social-media-ethics.html
The article suggests that "active users of social networks are much more likely to accept behaviors that have traditionally been considered questionable."  Do you agree or disagree with the article?  Give an example.

Complete Vocabulary Word List #4

Read:  How to Write a Research Paper
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Research-Paper


Monday, February 13:
Read & Respond:
Did Facebook kill love letters?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/10/opinion/bauerlein-love-letters/index.html?iref=allsearch

Complete Vocabulary Word List #4

Term 3--Test #1
http://careysuewhite.ucutips.org

Read:  How to Write a Research Paper
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Research-Paper
Rewrite social media thesis/topic in the form of a question.  Resubmit to Mrs. White (print).

Refine social media research topic/thesis to either a question or a statement.

Report Writing Unit (Cover Page, Table of Contents, Body, Footnotes, Endnotes, Works Cited)

Thursday, February 9:
Guest Speaker:  Mr. Rabner on Social Media

Tuesday, February 7:
Guest Speaker from Broadview University

Friday, February 3:
Read & Respond:
Bad bosses: The Psycho-path to Success?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/19/business/psychopath-boss/index.html?npt=NP1
Do you agree or disagree with the article?  Can some bosses be a psychopath?  Have you ever worked for a “bad boss?”  What can you do to ensure that someday you won’t be a bad boss?

Vocabulary Test -- Word List #3
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=105891

Begin Word List #4

Wednesday, February 1:
Read & Respond:
Five things you should probably never say at work
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18799988
Have you ever put your foot in your mouth?   Have you ever made any of the blunders referred to in this article?  What else should you NEVER say at work or school?

Complete Vocabulary Word List #3

Continue to Present PowerPoint Projects

Monday, January 30:
Read & Respond:
Oh how the Twinkie has fallen....Hostess files for bankruptcy
http://bites.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/11/10115652-oh-how-the-twinkie-has-fallen-reflections-of-an-ex-twinkie-tester?chromedomain=lifeinc
What is your favorite Hostess snack?  In your opinion, if Hostess goes out of business and the twinkie is no more, what snack should take it's place as the most recognized and loved elementary lunch treat?

Vocabulary Test #2:  http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=105543

Begin Vocabulary Word List #3

Present PowerPoint Projects


Thursday, January 26:
Read & Respond:
Utah ranks no. 1 for economic outlook
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18935284
Do you think that teens who want jobs in Utah can find them?  How about adults?  Do you agree or disagree with the article?

Continue Vocabulary Word List #2

Begin Presenting PowerPoint Projects

Tuesday, January 24:
Read & Respond:  Teen who died in crash may have been texting (facebooking)
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18904712
Is facebook worth your life? 

Vocabulary Test #1:   http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=104541

Begin Vocabulary List #2

Continue PowerPoint Group Project

Friday, January 20:
Read & Respond:   Bald Barbie?
http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/11/10122324-bald-and-beautifulbarbie-mattel-responds-to-lobbying-campaign
Should Mattel market and sell a new barbie doll--Bald Bardie?

Finish Vocabulary -- Word List #1

Continue PowerPoint Group Project

Wednesday, January 18
Read & Respond:   Employees’ most outrageous “late” excuses
http://www.livescience.com/17895-employee-late-excuses.html
How can "Punctuality" — or lack thereof —  impact your work performance and how you are perceived by your employer?

Begin Term 3 Vocabulary Packet -- Word List #1

Begin PowerPoint Group Projects


Thursday, January 12
Last day of Term 2

Vocab Test #10:
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=101489

Print Term 2 Vocab
Print Term 2 Journal


Tuesday, January 10
Vocab Test #9:
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=101488

Practice State Test at:   http://careysuewhite.ucutips.org

State Competency Exam


Friday, January 6
Journal Prompt:  Read the online article and watch the video:  "Four toy theft suspects turn themselves in"
http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Four-toy-theft-suspects-turn-themselves-in/gON21XK01U-YVf1hwzszPA.cspx

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/12/27/1766503/lawyer-moms-stole-from-hawaii.html

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/12/20/2319101/crime-woman-arrested-for-felony.html

What penalty should someone pay who steals toys for their children at Christmas?  Why do you think some adults have “no shame” in stealing toys for their children at Christmas? 

Vocab Test #8:
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=101487

Complete Vocab Term 2 Packet

State Test Grammar Review


Wednesday, January 4:
Journal Prompt: Read the online article and watch the video: "Shoppers fight, arrested over new Air Jordan shoes"
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/story/2011-12-23/air-jordan-north-carolian-shopping-fights/52189240/1
Just before Christmas riots, fights, and arrests occurred all over the United States when customers fought for a limited supply of $180 Nike Air Jordan athletic shoes. Who's responsible for the shopping chaos--Nike or the customers?
http://simply-showbiz.com/blog/archives/16068

Vocab Test #7:
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=101486

Complete Vocab Term 2 Packet

State Test Grammar Review


Thursday, December 15:
Journal Prompt:  Eating Healthy!
http://sofs.hubpages.com/hub/Brain-food-for-brain-power
After reading the above article, what suggestions will you incorporate into your life to keep your brain healthy and active?

Vocabulary Test #6:  http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=100430

Complete Vocabulary List #7

Letter Styles:  Block, Modified-Block
Composing Letters:  Good News, Persuasive, Bad News
Bad News Letter #1--"You're cut from the team"

Tuesday, December 13:
Journal Prompt:  Be a Winner!
http://sofs.hubpages.com/hub/Be-a-winner-Impossible-is-nothing
After reading the above article, how can you acquire an attitude of a winner?

Begin Vocabulary List #7:   adversity, broach, deference, exoteric, homogeneity, lavish, obtuse, potent, revere, tome

Letter Styles:  Block, Modified-Block
Composing Letters:  Good News, Persuasive, Bad News
Persuasive Letter #1--to the Vice-Principal (Solving a Problem)

Continue Grammar Review


Friday, December 9:
Journal Prompt:  Effective Learning Skills and Techniques
http://sofs.hubpages.com/hub/Learning-techniques-study-guide
After reading the above article, what type of learning style do you have?  Of the study skills suggested in this aticle, which ones will you incorporate into your studying?

Vocabulary Test #5: 
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=98757

Friday Storytime:  “Youth Basketball:  Bad Call for a Good Reason”

Complete Your Resume and Cover Letter
Letter Styles:  Block, Modified-Block
Composing Letters:  Good News, Persuasive, Bad News

Wednesday, December 7:
Journal Prompt:   Read the above article, “Pyramid of Success, Industriousness.”   Often successful individuals are willing to sacrifice today's “fun” with “hard work” so that they can achieve their goals.  What does hard work mean to you?  Are you willing to work extremely hard for what you want?  What can you do to improve your work ethic?

Complete Vocabulary List #6

Begin Resume and Cover Letter

Continue Grammar Review


Monday, December 5:
Time Management Article: 
http://sofs.hubpages.com/hub/Time-Management-Skills-Time-Management-Tips-for-students

Journal Prompt:  After reading the above article, what time management skills are you already using and which time management tools from the article can you incorporate into your daily life?

Vocabulary Test #4:  http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=98495

Begin Vocabulary List #6:  adulation, bristle, decoy, erratic, histrionic, laud, obstreperous, portend, retraction, titter

Telephone Etiquette (PowerPoint & Worksheet)

Continue Grammar Review

Thursday, December 1:

Journal Prompt:  Read the above article “ESSENTIAL SCHOOL CLIMATE FACTORS”

Recently, our Springville High student council sponsored an assembly in which many faculty and administrators in the school observed students being disrespectful during the speaker’s presentation.  What solutions do you have to increase student behavior and respect during assemblies?  Does our faculty and administrators share in some or all of the blame as to why students were disrespectful? 

Complete Vocabulary List #5:

Confusing Words and Homonyms
Grammar Review

Tuesday, November 29:
Journal Prompt:  Does participation in sports keep teens out of trouble?

Begin Vocabulary List #5:

Confusing Words and Homonyms
Grammar Review

Tuesday, November 22:
Journal Prompt:  Do you feel that your high school experience has prepared you adequately to attend college?  Give some examples of how you have been prepared and give some examples of how you haven't been prepared or what is still lacking in your college preparation.

Vocab Test #3: 
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=96194

Complete Vocab List #4:  adamant, brawny, decathlon, equivocate, hieroglyphics, larceny, obsession, ponderous, retention, timorous

Make-up Day (Complete missing assignments, including PowerPoint presentation)


Friday, November 18:
Journal Prompt:  Springville High recently participated in the "Don't Drive Stupid" campaign:  http://www.dontdrivestupid.com/

Motor vehicle traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens nationwide. Utah teen drivers represent a small percent of all licensed drivers, but they cause more than three times as many crashes as the average driver.  What can you personally do to decrease traffic accidents?

Online Vocabulary Test #2:  http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=95729

Complete Vocabulary List #3:  acuity, braggart, debunking, epitomized, hidebound, languish, obsequious, polemical, restorative, thwart

E. Joseph Cossman Story

Wednesday, November 16:
Journal Prompt:  Read the above essay:  "How parents help children choose their future."   Now, answer the question:  Should your parents play a role in helping you decide your future career?

PowerPoint Assignment:   Read the following article: "How to overcome fear during an important job interview," then create a 5-7 slide PowerPoint presentation using correct sentence structure, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  Use at least one picture (clip art) per slide.  Add animation and sound clips (s:\students\sounds).  Remember to NOT have too many words per slide and only have 3 - 5 major points per slide.

Monday, November 14:
Journal Prompt:  Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?  Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.  Before you respond, read the above essay:  "Parents should make decisions for their teenage children"

Term 2  -- Vocabulary Test #1:  http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=95618