Jan 03, 2016
Houston!!!Houston!!!
We have a problem!We have a problem!
JAMES A. LOVELLJAMES A. LOVELL
Or . . .Or . . .
Seniors, we have a situation!Seniors, we have a situation!
McLean/MooreMcLean/Moore
Mrs. Cornaggia’s MandateMrs. Cornaggia’s Mandate
POL Mandate!!POL Mandate!!
ResearchResearchReadingReadingWritingWritingCollaborationCollaborationPresentationsPresentationsCritical ThinkingCritical Thinking
ResearchResearch
InterviewsInterviews InternetInternetBooks, Magazines, JournalsBooks, Magazines, JournalsPrimary Versus SecondaryPrimary Versus SecondaryAuthentic Versus BogusAuthentic Versus BogusEvaluatingEvaluating
ReadingReading
Assembling a DatabaseAssembling a DatabaseReading ResearchReading ResearchAssimilate What You CollectAssimilate What You Collect
Evidence of ReadingEvidence of Reading
WritingWriting
Research PapersResearch PapersNewspaper Articles/Editorial OpinionsNewspaper Articles/Editorial OpinionsLettersLettersReportsReportsStacia/Camille’s NewsletterStacia/Camille’s NewsletterJournalsJournalsPlans and ProposalsPlans and ProposalsPlays/Skits/Spoofs/ParodiesPlays/Skits/Spoofs/Parodies
CollaborationCollaboration
During Research PhaseDuring Research PhaseDuring Preparation PhaseDuring Preparation PhaseDuring Presentation PhaseDuring Presentation PhaseStudent to StudentStudent to StudentStudent to School PersonnelStudent to School PersonnelStudent to “Real World” PersonStudent to “Real World” PersonHow to Measure?How to Measure?How to Verify?How to Verify?
PresentationsPresentations
Practice, Practice, PracticePractice, Practice, Practice Speech FinalSpeech Final Typical Speech/PresentationTypical Speech/Presentation Alternative MethodAlternative Method
SkitSkit InterviewInterview News CastNews Cast
Supported by Video?????????????Supported by Video????????????? Teams of EvaluatorsTeams of Evaluators
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking
ExtrapolationExtrapolationWhy? How?Why? How?EvaluateEvaluateSynthesizeSynthesizeReach Rational DecisionsReach Rational Decisions
How to Measure Critical Thinking?How to Measure Critical Thinking?
McLean/Moore Make ProposalsMcLean/Moore Make Proposals
Proposal #1: 500 point project comes from Proposal #1: 500 point project comes from Internship, Speech, Senior SeminarInternship, Speech, Senior Seminar
Proposal #2: 250 point project comes from Proposal #2: 250 point project comes from CWP/English Project CWP/English Project
Proposal #1Proposal #1
Individual or team of two or threeIndividual or team of two or threeStudent selects topic with idea being that Student selects topic with idea being that
topic serves student’s needs as they relate topic serves student’s needs as they relate to Internship, Speech, or Senior Seminarto Internship, Speech, or Senior Seminar
Student(s) submit(s) plan based upon Student(s) submit(s) plan based upon needs of project. Plan must address above needs of project. Plan must address above six mandates.six mandates.
Proposal #1 ContinuedProposal #1 Continued
Student(s) reach agreement with McLean/Moore Student(s) reach agreement with McLean/Moore on grading criteria, within certain parameters.on grading criteria, within certain parameters.
Presentation Requirements: Individuals present Presentation Requirements: Individuals present for 10 minutes, teams of two for 15 minutes, and for 10 minutes, teams of two for 15 minutes, and teams of three for 20 minutes. Presentation day teams of three for 20 minutes. Presentation day is worth 200 points. Three hundred points will be is worth 200 points. Three hundred points will be earned during preparation leading up to earned during preparation leading up to presentation.presentation.
Speech students can use presentation for final Speech students can use presentation for final speech. This is encouraged.speech. This is encouraged.
Proposal #2Proposal #2 You choose to use the project completed in You choose to use the project completed in
CWP/English on Presentation Day.CWP/English on Presentation Day. McLean/Moore evaluate presentation. It is worth McLean/Moore evaluate presentation. It is worth
200 points.200 points. Fifty points will be earned by utilizing first period Fifty points will be earned by utilizing first period
effectively.effectively. Presentation Requirements: Individuals present Presentation Requirements: Individuals present
for 10 minutes, teams of two for 15 minutes, and for 10 minutes, teams of two for 15 minutes, and teams of three for 20 minutes. Presentation day teams of three for 20 minutes. Presentation day is worth 200 points.is worth 200 points.
Speech students can use presentation for final Speech students can use presentation for final speech. This is encouraged.speech. This is encouraged.
Which Do You Choose?Which Do You Choose?
What are your needs? What are your needs? Note that needs are different from wants.Note that needs are different from wants.
Grade Enhancement Grade Enhancement OpportunityOpportunity
Do the math #1Do the math #1 Do the math #2Do the math #2
SuggestionsSuggestions
Research:Research:Goal SettingGoal Setting Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic MotivationIntrinsic Versus Extrinsic MotivationCollege Application ProcessCollege Application ProcessMilitary as Educational OpportunityMilitary as Educational OpportunityFactors in College SuccessFactors in College SuccessHot CareersHot CareersCareer Satisfaction FactorsCareer Satisfaction Factors
Suggestions ContinuedSuggestions Continued
College Readiness FactorsCollege Readiness FactorsFAFSAFAFSAFinancial Aid Facts and FiguresFinancial Aid Facts and FiguresWWAMIWWAMIACT, SAT, and Other Standardized TestsACT, SAT, and Other Standardized Tests
Hints for SuccessHints for Success
CreativityCreativityDo not seek parameters and limits, Do not seek parameters and limits,
challenge them.challenge them.Pull the cart. Don’t push it.Pull the cart. Don’t push it.Work harder than McLean or MooreWork harder than McLean or MooreSeek to Enhance Personal MarketabilitySeek to Enhance Personal MarketabilityUse Intrinsic Motivation Rather than Rely Use Intrinsic Motivation Rather than Rely
on Extrinsic Motivationon Extrinsic Motivation