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FLASHCARDS

FLASHCARDS. 24 cards (SAT included!) Format: definition, 2-3 synonyms, sentence, picture Grading: 1 pt. each / 24 pts. total Missing 1 section: - 1/2 Missing 2+ sections: -1. assuage. FLASHCARDS. Lurid. Hackneyed. decadence. Intercede.

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FLASHCARDS

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  1. FLASHCARDS • 24 cards (SAT included!) • Format: • definition, • 2-3 synonyms, • sentence, • picture • Grading: 1 pt. each / 24 pts. total • Missing 1 section: - 1/2 • Missing 2+ sections: -1 assuage

  2. FLASHCARDS Lurid Hackneyed decadence Intercede

  3. The (1) angry boy, a bit(2) tooinsaneIcing over a secret painYou know (3) youdon't belongYou're (4) thefirst to fightYou're way too loudYou're the flash (5) oflight (6) ona burial shroudI (7) knowsomething's wrongWell, everyone I know (8) hasgot a reasonTo say put the past (9) away(10) Wishyou would step back from that (11)ledge, my friendYou could cut ties (12)withall the liesthat you've been living in(13) Andif you do not want to see (14)meagainI would understand, I (15) wouldunderstand WARM – UP: Parts of Speech

  4. “LETTER TO ME…” • Letter to future-self in letter format answering a minimum of 10 sample topics. • Grading: 25 pts. • Format: 6 pts.; • Content: 15pts.; • Presentation: 4 pts.

  5. “Grades Pointless…” Article • SUMMARY: • Colleges are less interested in your GPAs since it could be an inaccurate picture of you • Many recalculate your information to score you with their criteria • Concerned with grades in major subjects (English, Math, History, Science, Language) • Looks for success in challenging classes (CP, AP) • HS GPA not used in ranking colleges

  6. COLLEGE ADMISSION • IMPORTANT CRITERIA: • Desire: How badly do you want to get in to this school/program? • Standardized Tests (SAT, ACT) • Grades in major classes • Extracurricular Activities • (sports, clubs, organizations, church, community, student govt., etc.) • Letters of Recommendation • Communication Skill (college essay)

  7. RESUMES: A professional picture of who you are now

  8. RESUMES & COVER LETTERS • DEFINITION: well-written documents that list your work experience, skills, and educational background. They are used as marketing tools for job-seekers that sell yourself to get an interview! • Resumes - list form • Cover Letter - paragraph/letter form

  9. RESUMES & • This is your realFIRST IMPRESSION since it is your first contact with the employer. They both must be: • Concise • Honest • Neat & Professional • Grammatically correct • Accurate & Up-to-date • BRAG! • Emphasize YOU

  10. RESUMES CONTENT : Knowledge/Education Work Experiences (paid and unpaid) RELEVANT Skills CPR, public speaking, computer proficiency, languages, etc. NOT age, health, photo, likes/dislikes. Accomplishments, Awards Do you follow through? Work hard? Motivation - can you set and achieve goals? Extracurricular Activities / Organizations shows your personality - will you fit in there?

  11. RESUMES & DESCRIPTIONS • Under education, work, volunteer, and extra curricular activities, you can offer descriptions & details to describe in detail. You should: • Use short phrases (No “I”… just content) • Start with action verb • Separated by a colon (;) • Sample Description for Teacher: • Designed and organized lesson plans; reinforced materials to students; communicated with parents

  12. RESUMES • Using the “Action Verbs” sheet when you write your descriptions/responsibilities can make you sound more professional and accomplished.

  13. RESUMES Now, you try! Using the “Action Verbs”sheets, rephrase these accomplishments to make them sound more professional and accomplished. • *SELF-DESCRIPTIONS • I want to do well • I get a lot done • I work well with others • RESPONSIBILITIES: • Refilled shelves • Answeredphones

  14. DESCRIPTIONS & STRONG ACTION VERBS NOW, YOU TRY! Babysitter for Smith Family Employee at Burger King,

  15. RESUME BRAINSTORM DIRECTIONS: Brainstorm all of your activities that fit each category. Remember to have 2 descriptions under the stared areas. Education Work Experiences (paid and unpaid) Volunteer Experiences Accomplishments, Awards Extracurricular Activities / Organizations RELEVANT Skills(ex. CPR, public speaking, computer proficiency, languages, etc.

  16. RESUME BREAKDOWN Categories to include in your resume: Education Work Experiences (paid and unpaid) Volunteer Experiences Accomplishments, Awards Extracurricular Activities / Organizations RELEVANT Skills(ex. CPR, public speaking, computer proficiency, languages, etc.

  17. RESUME BREAKDOWN Capitalize ALL proper nouns Use 2+ descriptions with past tenseactionverbs for work, volunteer, clubs/org Ex. maintained records; monitored employees; Sports– add descriptions if special Varsity letter, MVP, captain, etc. Education– may include classes and honors under the description Enrolled in CP classes; earned high honor roll

  18. TYPING RESUMES • Follow the directions in your packet to create a portfolio on “CareerCruising.” • Edit Profile to add personal information • Click on “Employment” and select “Resume Builder” 4. Click through tabs to add information to your resume. • 2 descriptions under work, volunteer, & extracurriculars/clubs

  19. RESUME DIRECTIONS • Follow the directions in your packet to log on to Career Cruising and type your resume. • Type at least 2 descriptionsunderwork, volunteer, and activities/extra curricular • Do NOT use the word “I” in your descriptions and start descriptions with strong Action Verbs • DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE FOR WORK: • Wegman’s Employee: • Managedcash register; restockedproduct; supervisedco-workers training; maintainedcart returns

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