Colleges & Careers
English 3 -11th Grade
Ms. M. Pontoo
University of
Phoenix
CMP 540
May 22, 2006
Dolores Norris
Objectives: Students will…
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Alabama State Standard for 11th Grade
Language Arts: # 23. Demonstrate
proficiency in using available technology for
expression and learning.
Alabama State Standard for 11th Grade
Language Arts: # 22. Conduct individual
research using all aspects of the research
process.
Alabama State Standard for 11th Grade
Language Arts: # 32. Produce effective,
planned oral presentations.
Do you know what you want to
be or what it will take to
become what you want to be?
There are many websites that you may access
that will assist you in making a clear decision as
to which direction you want your life to take.
Adventures in Education provides students with a
guide to developing career goals:
http://www.aie.org/HighSchool/hs_goal.cfm
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007
Edition is a government based book that
provides information on careers:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Guidelines for the Presentation
Your presentation must include the following:
 PowerPoint Presentation
 An original handout for your audience
 Must last for exactly 10 minutes
 Must cover both a college and career that is
approved by your teacher
 Must include one of the equipment that the
career uses (must be appropriate for school)
Oral Presentation Guide
Remember you are serving as a
spokesperson for the career and for the
college that you are to present on.
Make sure that you include information
that will make you classmates consider
your school and career. Know your
material.
Oral Presentation handout link
Oral Presentation Guide
College: __________________
Narrow Guide for College:
• Contact person name, address, and phone number
• Cost to attend school
• Requirements for prospective students
• Financial Aide Opportunity/ Scholarship Opportunity and
Requirements
• Dorm Life (Cost, Co-ed, One gender, etc)
• Shopping area or attractions near the school
• Student – Teacher Ratio (if this info is not provided you may
have to do a bit of math)
• Schools location (address, etc.)
• School Color and Mascot:
• Brief History of the School
• Programs that the school specializes in
Block Format --Business Letter.
Business Letter handout link
__________________________________
__________________________________{Your info and date here
__________________________________
{Skip 3 lines here }
__________________________________
__________________________________{School and contact person’s info here
__________________________________
__________________________________
{Skip 2 lines here}
Dear Sir or Madam:
{Contact Person’s name here
{Body of Letter goes here}________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Educationally yours,
Sign your name here
Print your name here
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/BusinessLetter.html
College
When looking at the school’s home page, there
are several key words that will help you to
locate the information you need.
Admissions
Contact us
Prospective students
Student Affairs
http://www.alasu.edu/HOME/
Scholarships
Undergraduate Studies
Team Collaboration
• Get with 2 other
members of the class.
• Compare the similarities
and differences that
each of your schools
have.
• Make 3 charts that show
similarities and
differences—each
member should have
one chart to use during
his or her presentation.
Schools
Financial
Aide
Dormitory
Education
Program
Alabama
State
University
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auburn
University
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trenholm
State
Technical
College
Yes
No
Yes
Oral Presentation Guide
Career: __________________
This is a limited list of items you may consider
looking for as you put your project together. Do not
limit yourself to this list.
• Education Requirements
• Salary
• Job Requirements
• Related Jobs
• Special Skills
• Type of Equipment Used
Career
Career:
Teacher
Education
Requirement:
Bachelors Degree
to Educational
Doctorate Degree
Salary:
$29,000 Beginning
Teacher
(Can increase based on
experience, educational
degrees, and state)
Equipment Used:
Chalkboard
Books
Computers
School Supplies
Brochure
• Your brochure must include
factual information that you
have found through your
research of your school and
career.
• It must also include the
information from the chart
that you and your team
members discover through
your collaboration.
• It must be developed
through Microsoft Publisher
and must look professional.
Appearance
• You must dressed
the part of the
career that you are
working on.
• In the event that
you are unable to
dress the part, dress
as if going to an
interview.
Interview
• Your interview questions will be
completely related to your career.
• You must respond in complete
thoughts.
• When speaking your ability to follow the
grammar rules should not be
questionable.
• You should be very knowledgeable of
your career based on your research.
Conclusion
• You should have an idea as to what
career you would like to pursue.
• Your ability to speak to an audience
should be remarkable.
• There is no limit to what you can be.
• Set your goals and strive everyday to
make them happen for you.