LESSON 6 

"Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

TITLE:

Writing the Final Paper
GRADES: 
9, 10, 11, 12
SUBJECTS: 
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
MATHEMATICS
VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
The student will use the compiled/acquired information to draft, revise, edit, and prepare the final draft of the Career I-Search paper.
DURATION OF LESSON:
90 minute class period
MATERIALS:
Writing utensils and paper
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS:
One computer for each student, Microsoft Office, printer, and 3 1/2 - inch floppy disk
TEACHERS NOTES:
Verify that the School Acceptable Computer Usage form is on file.
Schedule computer lab.
Teacher needs to be familiar with Microsoft Word.  If not, the teacher may need to complete a tutorial.
PROCEDURES:
1.  Students will work independently to draft, revise, edit, and prepare the final draft of their Career I-Search paper.

2.  Students will print two copies, one for his/her records and one for the teacher.

3.  Students will submit a final draft to the teacher (on disk and as a printout) for grading.

MODIFICATIONS:
Modifications will be made for those individuals with IEPs in coordination with the Special Education Department.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:
Students may proofread their classmates' rough drafts and offer suggestions for revision.
EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:
Using the Career I-Search Evaluation sheet, students may earn up to 200 points for this project.


IGOs FOR WEST VIRGINIA:

English/Language Arts: 11.49. 11.60, 11.61, 11.70, 11.72, 11.87, 11.94, 11.96, 11.99
Mathematics: None listed.
Vocational/Technical Skills: BCA 9, BCA 10, BCA 16, KIP 11, KIP 12
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
English/Language Arts:
    Writing
      1.  Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process.
      2.  Uses the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing.
      3.  Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions.
      4.  Gathers and uses information for research purposes.
Mathematics:  None listed

Vocational/Technical Skills:  None listed

JOBS/CAREER CLUSTERS:
  • Business and Marketing
  • Engineering and Technical
  • Fine Arts and Humanities
  • Health and Human Services
  • Science and Natural Resources
REFERENCES:
  • Office tutorials
  • Career Builder
  • Monster Board
    • AUTHORS AND SCHOOL:
    Cheri Chenoweth
    Beth Moore
    Jane Byrd

    South Harrison High School
     

    Overview
    Lesson 1
    Lesson 2
    Lesson 3
    Lesson 4
    Lesson 5
    Lesson 6
    Lesson 7