Thursday, May 10, 2012

Inquiry Letter

For the instructions, click here. For a sample letter of inquiry, click here. Also, check out this PDF that explains the process. Once you get to the page, click on the link that says, "Cover Letter Formula."

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Monday, May 7, 2012

career research

Today I want you to conduct research into the career field that you are interested in. Think about the following things: -Is there anybody in the area that you can talk to for some information or guidance? -If college is involved, how will you pay for it? think about loan programs, student financial aid, parental contribution, part-time work, etc... -How long after high school will it take until you can live the kind of life that you want to live? Start to create a plan for the path you will take. Think about people, money, location, ability (be honest: can you do it? also, are you underestimating yourself?) We are going to put together powerpoint presentations that highlight all of the details for how to be successful, and we will present those in the final 3 days of class. Your presentation should be at least 10 slides in length, and you will need to speak for 4-5 minutes.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Odyssey writing project choices

here are your choices for the Odyssey writing project. - Write a short story which gives an alternate plot to one of Odysseus’ adventures. - Write an undercover news story chronicling the dirty deeds and evil of the suitors in the house of Odysseus. - Write a series of journal entries as though you were one of the other characters in the story besides Odysseus. Minimum of 8 journal entries. - Write a 2 page essay explaining why Poseidon was angry with Odysseus.