August 22 :: Writing assignment!
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Expectations:
Expectations:
C: Voice Level 2 (only the people next to you can hear you and no shouting across the room)
H: Ask your team, elbow partner or raise hand
A: Work on the assignment
M: Stay in your assigned seat
P: Work till assignment is completed
S: Finishing your work
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING: Writing "A letter to My Future Self"
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: Acts as a source of motivation and encouragement: Reading your past ambitions and positive words can provide a powerful boost, especially during challenging times.
HOW WILL MY TEACHER KNOW WHAT I LEARNED: Today you will write a letter to the future YOU and submit it on Teams!
What is a Letter to My Future Self?
What is a Letter to My Future Self?
Hmmm?
Hmmm?
A letter to you future self is a message written today that you will read at a future time. It helps you reflect on your current thoughts, dreams and goals.
This letter serves as a time capsule of who you are today and how you are trying to grow!
Broad vs. Actionable Goals
What is a BROAD GOAL?
A general overarching aim without specific details on how to achieve it.
Example: "Get better at basketball"
What is a ACTIONABLE GOAL?
A specific, measurable objective with clear steps and a timeline for achieving it.
Example: "Practicing dribbling for 20 minutes everyday after school"
How to set ACTIONABLE GOALS
Identify a broad goal
Break it into smaller parts
Set deadlines for each task
GOALS AREAS
You can set goals in these areas:
Academic goals
Extracurricular goals
Personal Growth goals
Community Involvement goals
ACADEMIC GOAL EXAMPLES
BROAD GOAL
Improve my grades
ACTIONABLE GOAL
Study for 30 minutes each day after school
Complete all assignments on time
EXTRACURRICULAR GOAL EXAMPLES
BROAD GOAL
Get more involved in sports
ACTIONABLE GOAL
Join the school soccer team
Attend all team practices and games
PERSONAL GROWTH GOAL EXAMPLES
BROAD GOAL
Develop better time management skills
ACTIONABLE GOAL
Create a daily schedule and stick to it
Set aside time each week to review and adjust my schedule
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT GOAL EXAMPLES
BROAD GOAL
Give back to the community
ACTIONABLE GOAL
Volunteer at the local food bank once a month
Organize a charity drive at school
Writing a letter to your future self...
Start Your Letter
Begin by addressing your future self. Think about what you might want to hear when you read this letter later.
Reflect and set goals
Think about where you are now and where you want to be by the end of this school year.
Consider the four goal categories: academic, extracurricular, personal growth, and community involvement.
Use Prompts to Guide Your Writingant set goals
Academic: What grades or acheivements do you want to accomplish?
Extracurricular: How do you want to get more involved in sports, clubs, or hobbies?
Personal Growth: What skils or habits do you want to develop?
Community Involvement: How do you plan to contribute to your community or help?
Set Specific, Actionable Goals
For each category, write down one or two specific goals.
Break each goal into actionable stels. For example, "I will study fo 30 minutes each day" or "I will volunteer at the animal shelter twice a month."
Encourage and Inspire
Include a few words of encouragement for your future self. What advice would you give? What do you hope to achieve by the time you read this letter?
Wrap it Up
End your letter with a reminder to read it at the end of this school year.
Using Teams
If you would like to hand write it please do, however for this assignment you are tasked with writing it on the Word Document in Teams!
EXAMPLE (Do not copy this!)
EXAMPLE (Please do not just copy this!)
The Assignment...
The Assignment...
CRITERIA:
CRITERIA:
The letter has to be clearly address to your future self
You must reflect on current experiences and achievements
You MUST set at least one goal (so at least 4) for yourself in each of the following categories:
Academic
Extracurricular
Personal Growth
Community Involvement
You must have SPECIFIC, ACTIONABLE steps for achieving each goal!
Your letter must include words of encouragement and advice for the future.
ALSO:
ALSO:
The letter MUST have a clear beginning, middle, and end
You MUST have a full paragraph for each goal (Goal paragraphs should be a of MINIMUM of 3 sentences)
Check for Spelling and Punctuation
You will need an opening paragraph and a conclusion...total of 6 paragraphs!
Go to our Classroom in TEAMS
Select Assignments
Select
Letter to My Future Self!
Scroll down to MY WORK
Click the attached WORD document
Due: Friday, August 22
50 Points!
AT THE END OF CLASS...
AT THE END OF CLASS...
Logging off! (NOT shutting down!)
Logging off! (NOT shutting down!)
Remember to SAVE (ctrl + S) any file before logging off!
Remember to SAVE (ctrl + S) any file before logging off!
SHORTCUT!
Press and hold the CTRL and ALT keys on your keyboard + the DELETE key (above the arrow keys!)
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