Where am I going? How will I get there? Daily Plans: Monday, 27 February

Happy Monday AVID Students!

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Homework:

-Due Wednesday: Scavenger Hunt and TRF 
-ACA: Discussion board on procrastination due Tuesday, remember to thoughtfully reply to two posts!
-Late: Field trip form and $15; Presentation and Career Research Notes; Identity Tree Work (see your Lee County email)

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Big Idea: Our choices relate to our identity and goals

Essential Question: Where am I going? How will I get there?

Objectives: I can...
...apply themes in 'Inside Out' to college and high school life.
...compare and contrast the histories and missions of NC A&T and UNCG. 
...create a pennant showing information about my first choice college.
...set a SMART goal for the week. 

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1) Warm Up: Advice from Inside Out

1. Set up a note sheet for the day. EQ: Where am I going? How will I get there? Topic: College Advice and College Trip Preview
2. Read "4 lessons for college students from Pixar's 'Inside Out'".
3. After you read, complete a quick write: What did you learn from 'Inside Out' that can be helpful as a high school student and a future college student?

Old Curry building at UNCG

2) Literacy Block: College Field Trip Preview (25 min)

1. Before you read: 
1. Set up a Venn diagram with one circle labeled UNCG and the other labeled NC A&T.
2. Open the three links below:
1. NC A&T Mission and History
2. UNCG Mission and History
2. While you read:
1. Write at least 5 specific and different details about NC A&T and UNCG in their circles.
2. In the center, note 3 similarities between the NC A&T and UNCG.
3. After you read, write for 2 minutes about which college you would rather go to and why. 

3) Lesson Plan: College Choices Task 2: College Pennant (30 min)

1. Finish the scavenger hunt.
2. Create your pennant:
1. Cut out two triangles and glue the smaller one on top.
2. Read the requirements.
3. Find the information.
4. Add to your pennant.

4) Closure/Exit Ticket: Start SMART

1. Open your planner.
2. Fill in upcoming due dates, homework, events, etc.
3. Write a SMART goal for the week.
4. Check with a neighbor and see if your goal is SMART or not.