UNIT IASelf-awareness and self-exploration

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is my personality and how does it

influence who I am? What are my interests? What do I value?

UNIT1A DO NOW Open a blank word document Name, Date Title it “U1DN” Answer the following question as best

you can What is personality? Save in Fresh Ess folder, under a new

folder called “Do Now” Save As: U1DN

LOG ON TO NAVIANCE

-go to Whippany Park home page -click on Guidance -click on Naviance (on right side of page under "Links") -Page reads "Welcome to Family Connection" - need to log in: 

select "I need to register" -Click on New User, then enter registration code provided by

Guidance, then click "register" -Student enters, then confirms his/her email -Student creates a password - must be at least 6 characters

with no blank spaces -Students are directed to read and accept two items:  1)

Terms of Service  and 2) Privacy Statement  (I attached copies of both but have not read them yet)

once they accept the above policies, they are directed to "Complete Registration"

Some of the steps take a full minute or two to load - students need to be patient.

YOUR WELCOME PAGE

CLICK ABOUT ME

TAKE THE PERSONALITY TEST

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ACTIVITY ROUND TABLE IN AUX GYM TOMORROW

ASSIGNMENT Come to class first I will take

attendance We will then go to

the Aux Gym I will hand out an

assignment to you Get the answers to

the assignment from the various student leaders

THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR PERSONALITYNaviance will give you

letters that describe you

For example “INFJ” Once you get those

lettersLaunch GooglePut those letters into

googleClick on “Portrait of an

….” (whatever your letters are

the link and you will get to a page that looks similar to this

YOU WILL GET A PAGE THAT LOOKS LIKE

Open a Word document Name, Date Center the words “My

Personality” Read about your

personality and summarize your strengths and weaknesses

You can bullet list an overview of everything on the handout

This summary will be used for your project for this unit

SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF THE PAGE Click on Careers and summarize Click on Relationships and summarize Click on Personal Growth and

summarize Re-Save Do NOT print at this point

COPY YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE “INFJ’ AND YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES—IN A WORD DOCUMENT EXAMPLE: Your strengths may include: Impressing people with your thoughtfulness and integrity. Developing and following a well laid out plan. Using your creativity to suggest alternative approaches. Being an attentive listener. Being able to anticipate what will impress people. Your weaknesses may include: Being impractical or unrealistic about your expectations. Not communicating concisely enough. Seeming too independent or inflexible about certain issues. Making decisions before you collect all the necessary information. Speaking in a style that doesn't accurately reflect your enthusiasm.

SAVE THIS DOCUMENT UNDER FRESHMAN SEMINAR, PROJECTS SAVEAS: MY PERSONALITY PROFILE

SUPERHERO Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bPLxQg-

Ypo We have been researching personality,

lifestyles and values In the video chemistry gave him

superheroes JAZAM! You are now a superhero You have 2 days in which to complete your

superhero project Save Under: Freshmen Essentials, Project Save As: Superhero

SUPERHERO REPRESENTATION Now that you have a

summary of your personality

You will create your superhero!

Follow the instructions on the handout

Save As: Superhero under Projects in Freshmen Essentials

Upon completion turn in your summary and your superhero

U1DN

What is one of your strengths based upon your personality profile

MONDAY Complete the

superhero project

Read the Independent Practice section of the cover sheetComplete your

picture and story Due today

TUESDAYUNIT1A DN What is a value?

VALUES

Define a value A principle, standard, something important to you, not the same for everyone•values reflect a person’s sense of right and wrong

VALUES AND LIFESTYLE Define the word “Lifestyle” A way of life or style of living that

reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group (a chosen way of living)

How does values & Lifestyles relate? How does what you value influence

your lifestyle? Complete the following questionnaire www.career.virginia.edu/students/cd

m/values.php

THURSDAY -U1DN Today’s date List 3 values that you have

A LIST OF YOUR VALUES Upon completion of the questionnaire

you will get a list of values Copy those values into a Word

document to be used for your pictorial

Take out the copy of your values that you printed Tuesday

PICTORIAL Create a pictorial that represents your values You must have a minimum of 9 values

represented through pictures—NO WORDS This will be used as a coversheet for your

project on values You can use PowerPoint and create your pictorial If you can find a free collage maker online you

can also use that You can use pictures you have on your phones if

you can email them to yourselves at your gmail account we created

After you create this save it as: My Value Pictorial—Under Projects

Here is an example from PowerPoint

PAM SOUTO’S VALUES

PD 5B U1DN What is Academic writing?

ACADEMIC WRITING & JOURNAL WRITING Academic Writing What is Academic Writing? Writing done by scholars for other

scholars—and that includes you

PRACTICE Math: Solving math word problems There are two steps to solving math word problems: Translate the wording into a numeric equation that

combines smaller “expressions” Solve the equation! Suggestions:

Read the problem entirely Get a feel for the whole problem List information and the variables you identify Attach units of measure to the variables (gallons, miles, inches,

etc) Define what answer you need as well as the units of measure Work in an organized manner Working clearly will help you think clearly

Draw and label all graphs and pictures clearly Note or explain each step of your process: This will help you track variables and remember their meanings

Look for the “key” words (above) Certain words indicate certain mathematical operations:

MATH Writing in Math – Various types of writing

Practice: 2 + 2 = 4 Write this as a word problem

PD 5B U1DN What is Academic writing?

SCIENCE The Scientific Method Ask a question Do background research Construct a Hypothesis Test your Hypothesis by doing an experiment Analyze your data and draw a conclusion Communicate your results

In literature, you might apply this to reading and solving a mystery!

SOCIAL STUDIES Essential

questions Quality of

Writing Using facts

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Creative Expository Persuasive Descriptive Literary Analysis Research Formal/Informal Grammar Vocabulary

CREATIVE WRITING Your name is: In third person (I =

first, you = second, he/she = third person)

List 10 traits or characteristics about yourself

List one trait/characteristic that no one knows about you

STEPS TO WRITING AN ESSAY

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH :

 Begin with a clear thesis (REFER TO THESIS DEVELOPMENT IDEAS).

Opening sentence – interesting/attention grabbing (a quote, a rhetorical question, an interesting fact about your subject) A comment (connection) on the introduction that

leads into your thesis. Your thesis – clearly stated (no maybes, no ifs, no

should, would or could)  A sentence identifying three (more or less) major

points that are important to understanding the impact/need/usefulness of your thesis

A concluding sentence that ties in your thesis, your major points, and the reason/purpose for your essay (do not say: The purpose for this essay is….). This will serve as a transition to your first major point.

BODY : BEGINNING OF YOUR OUTLINE FIRST major point to be presented.

Explanation of the point – what is it, why is it important. Comment on your point (use your own words to connect it to your

thesis An example or analogy - This is similar to….

Support – a source that validates your comment (cite sources). Comment on your source

 Support for your point. A connection to your thesis Comment on your point (use your own words to connect it to your

thesis) An example, analogy, fact, statistic, testimony, a quote, etc. -

This is similar to… Support – a source that validates your comment (cite sources). Comment on your source or the information in your source ****

You can add more facts, examples as needed Or warranted by your subject material

Transition to next point

SECOND MAJOR POINT TO BE PRESENTED Explanation of the point – what is it, why is it

important Comment on your point (use your own words to connect it

to your thesis) An example or analogy - This is similar to….

Support – a source that validates your comment (cite sources). Comment on your source

Support for your point. A connection to your thesis Comment on your point (use your own words to connect it

to your thesis) An example, analogy, fact, statistic, testimony, a quote,

etc. - This is similar to…. Support – a source that validates your comment (cite sources) Comment on your source or the information in your source **** You can add more facts, examples as needed or warranted

by your subject material

Transition to next point

THIRD MAJOR POINT TO BE PRESENTED Explanation of the point – what is it, why is it

important. Comment on your point (use your own words to connect it

to your thesis) An example or analogy - This is similar to….

a. Support – a source that validates your comment (cite sources)) b. Comment on your source

Support for your point. A connection to your thesis Comment on your point (use your own words to connect it

to your thesis) An example, analogy, fact, statistic, testimony, a quote,

etc. - This is similar to…. a. Support – a source that validates your comment (cite sources). b. Comment on your source or the information in your source **** You can add more facts, examples as needed or warranted

by your subject material

Transition to CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION A sentence that draws all of your ideas

together and connects with your thesis. Do not begin with, “In conclusion…”  A. Comment on the importance of your major

points.  B. Comment on how or why these points are

important (do not repeat your introduction) C. Summarize the overall analysis of your essay.

Use words such as: recognizing that… , appreciating the connection… , understanding how …. ,

D. A final comment – restates your thesis in a confident, authoritative tone that shows readers you have accomplished the goal you stated in your thesis.

IN REVIEW

VALUES EXPLORATION ESSAY

1. Begin the Values Exploration Essay

2. Remember to use your handout

3. Upon completion, attach to “Values Exploration”

4. Attach this sheet5. Attach your outline6. Attach the results from

the Virginia.edu site7. Attach your pictorial8. Attach ESSAY9. Place in “to be graded”

folder 10. Project grade11. Due 15-20 minutes into

class TOMORROW

U1DN What is service? What is

learning?

You have 15 minutes to complete, spell check and proofread you essay and hand in

1. Upon completion, attach to “Values Exploration”

2. Attach this sheet3. Attach your outline4. Attach the results from

the Virginia.edu site5. Attach your pictorial6. Attach ESSAY7. Place in “to be graded”

folder 8. Project grade

INTRODUCTION TO SERVICE LEARNING Our ultimate

goal in this class is to complete a service learning project

Touches on both service and learning

http://goodcharacter.com/SERVICE/service.html

http://goodcharacter.com/SERVICE/webresources.html

HANDOUT1. After reviewing the

websites and videos

2. Handout3. Type up your ideas

for this handout4. Attach your

answers to the handout

5. Place in the “to be graded” folder

U1DN What was your favorite service learning

project?

STUDY SKILLS Study Skills

presentation Time

Management Handout

JOURNAL WRITING What is Journal Writing? A series of written passages that

document the personal events, thoughts, feelings, memories and perceptions in one’s journey throughout life leading to wholeness

Examples:

JOURNALS Reflection Diary Reading Log Reader Response

WHY DO WE WRITE IN JOURNALS? Journal writing can facilitate reflection

and all you to express feelings regarding your experiences

The format of this writing can vary depending on the instructor’s or your needs

HANDOUT JOURNAL TIPS

WHY IS IT NECESSARY IN FRESHMEN ESSENTIALS? Reflect on our essential questions Recall information Comment on ideas that crossed your

mind Improve you ability to articulate

thoughts and ideas Improve your writing

WHAT AND HOW SHOULD I WRITE You will be given the essential questions

to guide you Allow your thoughts to flow No particular guidelines Have a conversation with yourself Stay on topic Journals will be graded at the end of

each unit

PRACTICE Open a Word Document Your Name Date Practice Journal No form or style Write until you are told to stop Do not stop until told to do so Let’s try:

TOPIC As a freshman in high school…. Now begin to write Remember no style Sentences, bullet points, lists and more Example: I am a freshman at Whippany Park. The

first weeks of school have been very busy and exciting. If I were to explain my favorite experience so far, I would say…

JOURNALIZE Essential Question Journals File New Search “Journal” Choose one of the “Diary” choices Name, Date, Unit 1A Journal Entry Answer the following essential questions: What I have learned about myself throughout this unit? Examples of how my personality and values influence who I am

and what I do? How do I think my personality and values will influence my

career choices in the future? Proofread and Spell Check!!!! Save Under: Freshmen Seminar, Journal Save As: Unit 1A Journal Print and place in the “to be graded folder”

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is my personality and how does it

influence who I am? What are my interests? What do I value?

U1DN Open Naviance www.whippanyp

ark.org Click under

“Guidance” Click on

Naviance Log in

What was one career choice Naviance suggested for you?

Would you possibly be interested in that career?