//melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ Class Name: 7th Hr. Lit./Comp. 7-8-2020-2021 Instructor(s): Monica Siembor en-us SchoolSitePro //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7802226 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ ]]> Thu, 27 May 2021 01:03:31 PDT //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7767201 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ 1. We will discuss some of the common interview questions and answers.
2. I'll share a sample email you can use after you interview.
]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 03:09:47 PDT //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7741655 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ 1. View the "Interview Presentation" slide show.  Look at the speaker's notes for more in-depth explanation.
2. Fill in the #1 Interview "Question" template.  Remember to always update and rehearse this throughout your career.
NOTE:  Next time we meet, we will go over the answers to the most common interview questions and discuss the follow-up / thank-you letter.
]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 02:38:58 PDT //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7660764 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ 2. Once you finish filling in the template, save it to your drive and follow the uploading steps to upload it to your careercruising.com Sr. Portfolio.
]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 05:13:59 PDT //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7596369 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ 2. We will complete the Career Direction piece (#5 on checklist) together next week, so hold off on that component.
3. For now, make sure your resume is done (leave it in career cruising career builder), find two writing samples, and gather your letter of recommendation.
4. Open the uploading instructions and read them.  Follow these steps to upload the components you have so far.

]]> Thu, 06 May 2021 05:57:47 PDT //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7439741 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ 2. Log in using your username and password sent to you via email by Lauren Murawski.
3. Listen to and view (during class) Ms. Siembor's demonstration on how to use the resume builder in Career Cruising.
4. View the attached sample resume which was written using the Career Cruising Resume Builder.
5. Consult the attached list of action verbs and character trait words for resumes.
REMEMBER: Describe duties/tasks by starting with strong verbs.  Use present-tense verbs for activities and jobs you are currently doing.  Use past-tense verbs for activities and jobs you are no longer doing.
6. If you were absent for the lesson, view the attached video.
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W.12.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
C.O.: SWD summarizing their history of education, work, activities, skills, volunteer activities, etc. by writing 1 error-free, resume following these FCAs: Correct/Consistent Format (Using Career Cruising Resume Builder), Strong Verbs in Correct Tense, Appropriate Length, Consistency of Correct Capitalization, SPG, No Sentences or Paragraphs
L.O.: SW verbally read in a one-foot-voice to proofread resume for FCAs mentioned above.
]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:42:48 PDT //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7544712 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ 1. View How to Write a Cover Letter PowerPoint.
2. View "Good Cover Letter Samples PDF.
3. Take the Google Form Cover Letter Quiz (20 points).
4. Save the Cover Letter Template in your personal Google Drive so you have it when it's time to write your own.
5. Save the Instructional PPT and Sample Cover Letters in your personal Google Drive so you have these files when it's time to write your own.
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RI 12.1:  Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
C.O.:  Students will analyze the format, structure, and content of a cover letter by reading an instructional PPT and student samples as well as choosing correct answers on a 20 question quiz.
L.O.:  Students will verbally explain to a partner (if they choose to work with one) the correct answers on the cover letter quiz to analyze the format, structure, and content of a cover letter.
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1. Your username is your student ID number.

2. Your password is your 7-digit birthday if your birthday is between January-September, example: 6212001 or  8132002. But if your birthday is between October-December, your password is an 8-digit number, example 10212002 or 12182001. If your password doesn't work after trying ONCE , let me know in the chat otherwise you will LOCK your account, which will make me upset :( 

3. The monitor password is: admin   
* A box may pop up at the beginning of the test asking for the monitor password. You may also need it in case your laptop dies. This password will bring you back to where you left off. 

4. Try your best, your score matters. Do not use outside resources- that is considered cheating. If you score too low or too high, you may be asked to take the test again.

5. If you have any questions/comments DURING the test, please send a message via the chat. DO NOT UNMUTE your microphone during the test, because we want to prevent distractions.

6. If you are more than 15 minutes late or you are absent, you may have to take the test on your own time because you will not able to finish in class. 


7. The STAR Reading test link is linked below. Click on it, then log in. If you have issues logging in, send a message in the chat. https://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/126870
]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:53:53 PDT //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7381132 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ 2. Read Sample Letter of Recommendation.
3. Complete Letter of Recommendation Request Form (keep a copy for yourself, and turn one in by tomorrow).
4. Think about a person to ask for your Letter of Recommendation.
5. Ask that person to write the letter by May 7th.
6. Once you receive it, turn it in by attaching it to this assignment.
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12.RI.1:  Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
C.O. Students will read an article to analyze 4 steps to getting a good letter of recommendation.
L.O. Students will write to provide information about themselves on a letter of recommendation request form and verbally ask a person to write one for them following the 4 steps learned in the article.
]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:42:55 PDT //melvindale.melnapschools.com/homeworkItem7279607 //melvindale.melnapschools.com/apps/classes/990536/assignments/ 2. Follow along as we start the lesson by completing a few slides together.
3. Complete the rest of the slides by typing answers directly into the slides.
4. Save your work because it's a PowerPoint (CTRL+S) or File/Save.
5. Click Turn-In in Google Classroom.
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RL 12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O.: Students will read a poem and analyze it to determine the meaning of words and phrases by viewing a PowerPoint and writing answers to 8 questions as they analyze each stanza separately.
L.O.: Students will listen to an audio version of the poem to further analyze, understand, and determine the meaning of words and phrases of the poem.
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