Standards assessed using the PSEP!
ELAGSE9-10RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the
text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of
experiences or events.
b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole.
d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.
ELAGSE9-10W6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to
display information flexibly and dynamically
ELAGSE9-10W7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate;
synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
ELAGSE9-10W8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question;
integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
ELAGSE9-10W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELAGSE9-10SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line
of reasoning and the organization, development,substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
ELAGSE9-10L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a. Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
b. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
c. Spell correctly.
d. Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization
ELAGSE9-10L3: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and
to comprehend more fully when reading or listening, and to write and to edit so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, APA
Handbook, Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
Post –Secondary Education Plan/Portfolio
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The Post-Secondary
Education Plan/Portfolio (PSEP) is designed to assist you in becoming an active
participant in planning your future. The
plan will be a compilation of documents you will be required to ascertain in
order to ensure success whether your decision is to attend college, enlist into
armed forces, or enter the workforce.
Below you will find a list and description of the documents necessary to
complete the plan. The final product
must be typed using MLA format when appropriate, and bound professionally (e.g.
Staples, Kinko’s, Office Depot, Office Max, etc). Please do not wait until the last minute to work on this
assignment, for you may risk receiving a failing grade.
Criteria—
2- or 4-YEAR ARMED THE
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY** FORCES WORKFORCE
§ Statement of
Purpose
§ Autobiographical
Essay
§ Recommendation
Letter
§ Resume’
§ Cover Letter
§ Official Transcript
(Process)
§ Financial Plan:
Budget (Car/Transportation, Apartment, /Credit/ Tax Info)
§ College
Essay/Personal Statement
§ Scholarship
Application(s)
§ College Admission
Requirements
§ Career Outlook
§ Interview Research
§ Voter, Selective
Service (males only), SAT or ACT
Registration
§ Reflective Essay
§ Before and After
(professional) pics
§ Graded Essay
§ Copy of Power Point
Presentation
§ Works Cited
|
§ Statement of
Purpose
§ Autobiographical
Essay
§ Recommendation
Letter
§ Resume’
§ Cover Letter
§ Official Transcript
(Process)
§ Financial Plan
Budget: (Car/Transportation, Apartment, /Credit/ Tax Info)
§ Personal Statement
§ Career Network
§ Admission/Rank
Requirement
§ Career Outlook
§ Interview Research
§ Voter, Selective
Service (males only), GCIS & ASVAB
Registration
§ Reflective Essay
§ Before and After
(professional pic)
§ Graded Essay
§ Copy of Power Point
Presentation
§ Works Cited
|
§ Statement of
Purpose
§ Autobiographical
Essay
§ Recommendation
Letter
§ Resume’
§ Cover Letter
§ Proof of Applying
to 3 jobs
§ Official Transcript
(Process)
§ Financial Plan: (Car/Transportation,
Apartment, /Credit/ Tax Info)
§ Personal Statement
§ Career Network
§ Career Outlook
§ Interview Research
§ Voter, Selective
Service (males only), GCIS & ASVAB Registration
§ Reflective Essay
§ Before and After
(professional pic)
§ Graded Essay
§ Copy of Power Point
Presentation
§ Works Cited
|
**Research options
for Vocational/Trade School (e.g. Cosmetology, Mortuary, Trucking, Dental
Hygienist, etc) can be used to satisfy the requirement in lieu of a 2/4 year
college/university, but follow the guidelines as directed above as it applies to
your specific area if your choice is schooling, but not a 2- or 4-year college
or university.
Criteria
Descriptions—
§ Cover Page: Your cover page should include your full
name, instructor’s name, class title, and date in the upper left hand corner
(MLA format). Your statement of purpose
should be centered in the middle of the cover page. You must include a professional head/snapshot
picture of yourself that is appropriate for and related to your future plan
and/or statement of purpose. Senior
pictures if already taken will suffice.
§ Table of Contents
§ Acknowledgement Page
§ Statement of Purpose: 2-3 sentences highlighting or detailing your
post-secondary plan—college or university, technical or trade school, the
military service or workforce. Workforce
must only be selected if you
do not plan to enroll in an
institution of higher learning or enlist in the military within two (2) years.
§ Autobiographical Essay: 500 word expository essay describing an
experience [one event] that has shaped your future plans (MLA format).
TOPIC #1— Identify
an event or a person who had a significant influence on you and explain the
influence that it has had on your current
choice for your post-secondary options (or)
Topic #2-- What are your career aspirations?
§ Recommendation Letter(s): Find a sample of a recommendation (Do not
include sample in your submitted plan) and compose a one (1) page letter of
recommendation for yourself. In
addition, secure an additional letter from another source (e.g.
Teacher/Counselor, Pastor, Leader o the Community); Letters of recommendations
from friends and family are not acceptable] – MLA NOT REQUIRED (All
Must be on Letterhead)
§ Resume’: Find a sample of a student/academic resume
(Do not include sample in your
submitted plan) and compose an academic/personal student resume for yourself if
your plans include college and armed forces; however, If you select the
workforce your resume must be
a professional resume for an entry-level position [Keep in mind this resume is
not a resume for someone with extensive work experience].-- MLA NOT REQUIRED
§ Transcript Request & Transcript
Request Form: In a brief summary, report your findings on
how to obtain a transcript, and also, request an official copy of your
transcript from your counseling/guidance department so that you are able to
determine the differences between an official and unofficial transcript. This section of your PSEP must include all o
the following: (1) transcript request form, (2) unofficial transcript, and (3)
an official transcript placed in a protective pocket which will be used to
secure your official transcript unbound.
Official transcript will be returned after teacher feedback is provided
on project.
§ Financial Plan: Report your findings on where and how you
plan to live one year from now. You are
to research and compile your findings in a report to include visuals with color
(e.g. pie chart, bar chart, line chart,
etc), which will cover the following information:
Budget
|
Research and
itemize a living expense for where you plan to reside after graduation from
high school
|
Savings &
Investments
|
Research various
savings and investment opportunities that will help you in your short and
long term financial goals. This should
include various types of bank accounts, retirement plans, and other
investment opportunities
|
Credit
|
Research the
benefits and risk of obtaining credit.
This should include knowledge of the different credit cards, agencies,
and credit reports
|
Financial Aid
|
Research the
financial aid application process for the federal government and your chosen
college or university. Those not
planning to attend college must research information on personal loans from
various financial institutions
|
Transportation
|
Research the method
of transportation that you plan to utilize and present the cost that you will
incur
|
Taxes
|
Research the tax
process. This should include filing
and exemption.
|
§ College Essay/Personal Statement: Find the essay requirement for your top
college choice and complete it generally you will find a section labeled “Personal Statement.” If your college and/or university does not
have an essay topic, select one (1) from below.
This can count as your College Essay.
TOPIC #1 -- What is your approach to life? Reveal your life
philosophy.
(or)
TOPIC
#2 -- What is your strongest and most determined trait of character? Do you
maintain strong beliefs and adhere to philosophy?
§ Cover Letter: Find a sample letter of interest (Do not
include sample in your submitted plan) and compose a letter for yourself
expressing your desire to be apart of that particular organization or
institution.
§ Scholarship Application: Find 2 scholarships, other than HOPE, and
complete the entire application process whether a hard copy or online. You must
show proof that these steps have been taken.
Proof should consist but are not limited of an inclusion of the
scholarship requirements and rules, essay topic and essay (if applicable),
deadline of submission, and where information must be submitted.
§ Career Network: Contact at least
four (4) people in your field of interest and use them as consultants while you
are completing the plan. Each consultant
must complete a letter of verification stating his/her role in assisting you.
You must also interview one of these individuals. This interview and be proven
by showing the questions and answers in written format, a video of the
interview, or recording on cd (placed in the portfolio)
§ www.MyMajors.com: Complete the necessary step and submit the
final analysis as well as the explanations of each suggestion from the
website. Do not merely print from
the website, but you must copy and paste within a word document your results
using MLA format. Do not forget
to cite source on your words cited page.
§ www.CareerBuilders.com /www.AJCjobs.com: Utilize this search engine/website and report
your findings as it relates to employment opportunities.
§ College Admission Requirements: Obtain the admission requirements for your
top three (3) college/university choices.
Report your findings in a three (3) column chart. Apply to at least 2 of
them and provide the confirmation page.
§ Admission/Rank Requirements: Obtain the admission and basic rank
requirements for each brand of the armed forces. Report your findings in a columned chart
§ Career Outlook: Research your selected career to obtain the
following: Job description, job
requirements, and salary comparison for three (3) different states, future
demand, and advancement opportunities. . Report your findings in a three (3) column
chart.
§ Interview Research: Conduct research on effective interviewing
skills and practices and write a one (1) page summary of your findings
§ Registration (VOTER, SELECTIVE SERVICE
(males only), SAT, ACT, GCIS, & ASVAB): Register for the ACT and/or SAT test, ASVAB
and include proof of registration. GCIS
Career Interest Inventory must be completed and a final analysis included in
plan. In addition, if you are 18, you
must register to vote, obtain a voter registration card, and present the
process for absentee ballots. If you
are not 18, you must learn the process of how to register to vote and
report our findings. If for any other
reason you can not register to vote please write a one (1) page paper
explaining why and discussing what step you would need to take if you were
required to register to vote. Also, all males students 18 years or
older, you must show proof of registering for the Selective Service
explaining its purpose and the steps necessary to complete this task.
§ Reflective Essay: Review your statement of purpose and reflect
on the assignments completed for this portfolio. Explain in an essay how this activity has
aided you in becoming an active participant in planning you future. This essay must be at least 250 words.
§ Graded Essay: Just provide an
essay that has been turned in and graded by one of your literature teachers. It
can come from you freshman to senior year.
§ Before and After Pics The “before” pic
should have come from your experiences prior to entering high school and your
“after” pic should be a professional looking picture taken during your senior
year.
§ Power Point This is a copy of the
presentation you will be presenting during Senior Panel Presentation Days
§ Works Cited: A citation is a brief citing or notation of a
scholarly source. It gives credit
to the author of the material utilized. A citation is imperative for readers to
research the finding of one's information. It also protects the writer reusing
the material from plagiarism and possible copyright infringement. SEE SAMPLE PROVIDED.
GOOD LUCK J
**NOTE**
Color may only be
used for cover page, filler or divider pages, graphics, graphs, charts, etc.,
not the text in essays, letters and/or resumes.
English Department
Statement on Style
As a
student of English, you should strive to present work that is of high quality
both in content and format and demonstrates your mastery of composition
requirements for your freshmen, sophomore, Junior, and/or senior year. The
T.C.H.S. English Department will help students practice and master the use of
MLA style writing criteria. MLA stands
for Modern Language Association. This
is one of several organizations that act as a governing body for writers,
teachers of writing, and students of writing. The following MLA standards are
common in all Humanities classrooms which include English/Language Arts.
Teachers of other disciplines, like Social Studies and Science, are expected to
familiarize you with the writing style appropriate for their subject area. Essays that do not conform to MLA style
requirements will be marked down. For more information, review a copy of The
MLA Style Manual which can be borrowed from the T.C.H.S. Media
Center
Essay
Submission Guidelines
·
Your essay should be submitted typed on a computer and printed out on standard, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper (unless instructed otherwise).
·
Print in black ink, and ensure that the print quality is not
smeared, blurred, or otherwise illegible.
·
Students should staple papers in the upper left-hand corner before
turning them in, unless otherwise specified in the assignment. (This is a
department preference, not an MLA rule. Other teachers may have other
preferences.)
·
Double-space the text of your paper, and use the most
legible font, Times New Roman. The entire paper should be
double-spaced, including quotations and the Works Cited list, if required.
Do not use more than double-spacing between your title and the text of the
essay or between paragraphs, etc.
·
Your text should be left-aligned--i.e., flush and straight
on the left side but uneven on the right side.
·
The font size
should be twelve (12). Leave only two spaces after periods or other
punctuation marks (unless otherwise instructed by your instructor).
·
Set the margins of
your document to one (1) inch on all sides (unless otherwise instructed by
your instructor). Always indent the first line of a paragraph one half-inch
(five spaces or press tab once) from the left margin. Do not use an additional
hard return between paragraphs. Remember, the
paragraph is a rhetorical unit.
***See
Sample Essay and Works Cited on back***
Desiree Dominique Smith
Junavember 00, 0000
Jane Doe Deer/ Block 0
Essay Writing
Creating
a Header and Works Cited Page
Create a header
that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half
inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Note:
Make sure you always follow your instructor's guidelines.) Use either italics or underlining throughout
your essay for the titles of longer works. Titles of short works should be
placed in “Quotes”. Your essay should be headed
with a centered title on the first page of the essay (not on a separate title
page). *MLA requires that “The title should come after your name and the course
information and immediately precede the text of your essay” (Gibaldi 8). The
title should be specific enough to give the reader a good idea of your topic
without knowing what assignment you are responding to.
If you
use any outside sources in your paper, you must include a Works Cited page at
the end of your essay. Your instructor will review how those sources will be
documented within the paper. The sources used should be accounted for in a
Works Cited page. *The words Works Cited should be centered, one inch from the
top margin. Each entry that follows should be double-spaced and alphabetized
according to the last name of the author. If no author is listed, then the
first letter of the title of the source should be used. Entries should not be
numbered. A sample Works Cited page is
provided (Gibaldi 65).
Works Cited
Gibaldi,
Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 6th
ed. New York
Modern Language Association, 2003.
Stolley, Karl. "MLA Formatting and Style
Guide." The OWL at Purdue. 10 May 2006.
Notes:
*The citations in the
Sample essay are done only to illustrate what MLA Parenthetical Citation should
look like for Direct Quotes, Paraphrases and/or Summaries. Page numbers do not
correspond to information that really exists on that page.
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