Seniors, the end is near, and there are a few assignments left to
schedule. Here is a list of everything due in the next two weeks:
Letter to Future Self - this is an OPTIONAL assignment, but I encourage you to take it seriously. As discussed in class, this letter will be sent to you in about five years. Think about what you'd like to tell yourself five years from now. For example, maybe it would be interesting to reflect on your plans at the time, what values you held dear, what you wanted to remember. In addition, you might think about your current likes/dislikes related to pop culture -- a playlist of favorite songs, for example. Because USB thumb drives are small, you might include one with pictures, music, etc. -- a sort of time capsule of your senior year (or at least the last month of it). This letter should be turned in an enclosed, addressed envelope. I will apply postage in the future. This letter is due THURSDAY, 4/19.
Final Revision Paper - this is a revision of either the Truman Show Analysis OR the MLK "I Have a Dream" Analysis. Bring TWO printed copies of your essay to class on THURSDAY, 4/19. The final revised copy should copy/pasted into a new file named "lastname-final revision" and printed for FRIDAY, 4/20.
Career Update - a one-page addendum to your research paper, updating your plans for college and beyond. Be sure to include what you originally planned and if that's changed. Whether plans have changed or not, please explain why and what steps you've taken towards reaching your goal -- i.e. where you've decided to attend and what major you've declared. This will be written in class FRIDAY 4/20, shared as "lastname-update" and printed.
SCRAPBOOK - This project can be completed as a PowerPoint (or some other electronic format) or it can be the traditional 12x12 scrapbook. You must have at least 16 pages devoted to your four high school years (roughly four pages each). Please include information from the following areas:
This is due on MONDAY, 4/30 (Senior Finals).
You can pick them up on FRIDAY, 5/4 (Slide Show).
Letter to Future Self - this is an OPTIONAL assignment, but I encourage you to take it seriously. As discussed in class, this letter will be sent to you in about five years. Think about what you'd like to tell yourself five years from now. For example, maybe it would be interesting to reflect on your plans at the time, what values you held dear, what you wanted to remember. In addition, you might think about your current likes/dislikes related to pop culture -- a playlist of favorite songs, for example. Because USB thumb drives are small, you might include one with pictures, music, etc. -- a sort of time capsule of your senior year (or at least the last month of it). This letter should be turned in an enclosed, addressed envelope. I will apply postage in the future. This letter is due THURSDAY, 4/19.
Final Revision Paper - this is a revision of either the Truman Show Analysis OR the MLK "I Have a Dream" Analysis. Bring TWO printed copies of your essay to class on THURSDAY, 4/19. The final revised copy should copy/pasted into a new file named "lastname-final revision" and printed for FRIDAY, 4/20.
Career Update - a one-page addendum to your research paper, updating your plans for college and beyond. Be sure to include what you originally planned and if that's changed. Whether plans have changed or not, please explain why and what steps you've taken towards reaching your goal -- i.e. where you've decided to attend and what major you've declared. This will be written in class FRIDAY 4/20, shared as "lastname-update" and printed.
SCRAPBOOK - This project can be completed as a PowerPoint (or some other electronic format) or it can be the traditional 12x12 scrapbook. You must have at least 16 pages devoted to your four high school years (roughly four pages each). Please include information from the following areas:
- School Life - activities, sports, academics, clubs, trips, etc.
- Real Life - trips, church, friends, family, clubs, etc.
- US/World Events - major news, sports, and entertainment events
- Trends and Hobbies - interests, activities, favorites (personal and societal)
This is due on MONDAY, 4/30 (Senior Finals).
You can pick them up on FRIDAY, 5/4 (Slide Show).