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Extra Credit Options

All extra credit work must be submitted at the end of grading period with an up-to-date log (available online). All work must be submitted in writing and is subject to teacher approval. Students are eligible to turn in up to 350 pts (max. 10%) per grading period. Don't miss out! Here are some extra credit work options that are available to you:

1. Read an article from the DECA Direct Publication and write a (½ page min) summary of what you learned (including some practical way you could apply this to your own life). You may find recent archived editions online at http://www.deca.org/publications/1/ or peruse a copy of the publication found in the classroom. Record the name of the article & the date of the publication. 20 pts a piece

2. Write a press release or (newsworthy) article on something related to the ROP Marketing or Business Ownership class, the Business Academy or DECA. This must be approved by the teacher prior to submitting the article to the media. 20 pts (minimum – see teacher)

3. Visit the textbook student center at glencoe.com and do the chapter "interactive tutor" activities for any of the chapters that we have covered in class. After completing the activity you will have to print out (ctrl + p) the finished screen and turn it in (showing an 80% or better on the material). - 10 pts each one Marketing Essentials (Marketing textbook)

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management (Economics of Business Ownership textbook)

3. Search out a website related to the unit we are studying in class, or any site relevant to Business, Marketing or DECA. Write a brief summary (minimum ½ page) of what you learned from your visit. Include the web address of the site you visited. - 20 pts a piece

4. Review and summarize a current newspaper article that deals with a Business, Marketing or DECA related topic. Your summary should be 1-2 paragraphs (minimum ½ page), and you must attach the article (or copy of it) with your work. - 20 pts a piece

5. Choose a half hour program on television or radio that is related to Business, Marketing or DECA. Write a 1-2 paragraph (minimum ½ page) summary of what you learned. Be sure to include the name of the show, when it is on and what channel it appeared. - 20 pts a piece

6. Visit the DECA website and review the list of available competitive events at: http://www.deca.org/competitions/2/. Select an area that you might like to compete in; print the guidelines for this event. Next, create an action plan of things you might be able to do to help you prepare in this area. See your teacher for suggestions. Print evidence of the practice work you do (ie, practice test, role play prep notes, draft sections of a written project). 20 pts for guidelines/action plan, 25 pts for each additional task completed in preparation for the event. See teacher for more information. 7. Interview an entrepreneur or business owner. Submit the questions asked and then write an overview of what you learned from the experience. (½ page minimum) 20 pts. 8. Attend a professional seminar, workshop or conference related to Business or Marketing. Submit an overview of your experience and what you learned. 20 pts minimum (varies based on the time invested in this learning opportunity – see your teacher.

9. Any opportunity that you believe will expand your knowledge in Business/Marketing can be considered. Discuss options with your teacher.