Go for the Goal

English IV College/Career Unit Name: 100 Point Project Period: Date:

Objectives: . assist students with career and education choices for after high school including preparing acceptable résumés and cover letters, ACT, SAT information, financial aid information, and realistic budgeting.

Essential Questions 1. How do reading and writing impact my preparation for college and career choices? 2. What do I plan to do after high school? 3. What do I need to do this year to be ready to graduate? 4. How much money will I need after I graduate? 5. What is a cover letter & resume? How do I make them?

Assignments 1. Define the following vocabulary financial aid loans references/recommendations budget grants resume scholarships KEES FAFSA cover letter

2. Read in Language Network pages 568-585 and answer the following questions. 1. What steps does this suggest you follow to find a school? a. b. c. d.

2. What is a "safety school"?

3. What are the 2 parts to most college applications?

4. Who are some of the people you should consider suitable for references or recommendations?

5. What are three things you can do to look for a job? 3. Complete the "Learning More About You" packet. 4. Complete an online career interest inventory at http://online.onetcenter.org/ or similar website. 5. Search the Internet for college/career/scholarship oriented websites. 6. Complete the "Goal Planning" sheet. 7. Familiarize yourself with the materials and services available in our guidance office. 8. Familiarize yourself with ACT, college, and career assistance available in our library. 9. Obtain information about the ACT/SAT. 10. Complete "Make the most of your $" sheet realistically 11. Read the Kentucky Career Guide. 12. Read "Applications and Application Essays" in Language Network p. 576. 13. Write an essay suitable for a college application. (100 points). 14. Analyze examples of cover letters and resumes. See handouts and Language Network p. 418-421 & 426, p. 581. 15. Create an acceptable, up to date cover letter and resume (100 points)

J. Martin updated 11/07