Barren County Middle School iLearn@Home
212 degrees class
Day 1
Choose one of the options below to complete as your classwork for this snow day.
Option 1:
1. Log in to WIN program on student page
of the Barren County Schools website.
2. You are to complete at least 2 levels of
the current skills where you are working
on this site.
Option 2:
Think back to the seven habits.
Habit 1 — Be Proactive
Habit 2 — Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3 — Put First Things First
Habit 4 — Think Win-Win
Habit 5 — Seek First to Understand, Then to Be
Understood
Habit 6 — Synergize
Contact information should you need extra
help. If your teacher does not reply or is not
available, please email one of the other
teachers.
delenia.alls@barren.kyschools.us
andrew.boston@barren.kyschools.us
tonya.edwards@barren.kyschools.us
heather.gardner@barren.kyschools.us
david.logsdon@barren.kyschools.us
farron.logsdon@barren.kyschools.us
beth.mcconnell@barren.kyschools.us
heather.shelton@barren.kyschools.us
Habit 7 — Sharpen The Saw
I would like for you to describe each of the 7
habits in 3-4 sentences. Then explain an
example of how you have used each habit in a
real world setting. This should take around 3/4
of a page. For each section you need the
following:
1. Describe what the habit is. (3-4 sentences)
2. Give a real world example of how you use
the habit.
Barren County Middle School iLearn@Home
212 degrees class
Day 2
Choose one of the options below to complete as your classwork for this snow day.
Option 1:
3. Log in to WIN program on student
page of the Barren County Schools
website.
4. You are to complete at least 2 levels of
the current skills where you are
working on this site.
Option 2:
1.
Read the Problem Solving Scenarios on
the next page.
2. Choose one of the scenarios and
complete the problem solving guide
sheet.
3. Be sure to answer all seven questions
with detail and in complete sentences.
Contact information should you need extra help. If your teacher does not reply or is not
available, please email one of the other teachers.
delenia.alls@barren.kyschools.us
andrew.boston@barren.kyschools.us
tonya.edwards@barren.kyschools.us
heather.gardner@barren.kyschools.us
david.logsdon@barren.kyschools.us
farron.logsdon@barren.kyschools.us
beth.mcconnell@barren.kyschools.us
heather.shelton@barren.kyschools.us
Problem Solving Scenarios
Directions: Choose one of the scenarios listed below. Complete the problem solving guide sheet.
1. Suppose you have decided to buy a new vehicle. You are undecided on what type to buy. You need
something affordable both in payments and gas mileage and one that has enough room for the driver and
at least three passengers. You will occasionally need to pull your family’s fishing boat. You also want to
choose something safe and dependable. Each type of vehicle has pros and cons; what would you decide
to purchase?
2. Suppose you are starting your senior year of high school. You have decided you want to go to college after
high school but you have not decided where. You also recognize that having in-state tuition offers the
financial advantage because colleges charge more tuition for non-residents of the state where they are
located. On the worksheet list the things that are most important to you such as location, cost, 2 or 4 year
college, etc. What would you decide to do?
3. Around the same time that your cell phone accidentally gets dropped in the pool, your contract with your
current cell phone provider runs out. Going without a cell phone isn’t an option since your parents require
that you stay in touch when you are out with friends. You need to get a new cell phone and a new contract
and you could do this by renewing your contract or by changing providers. Be sure to consider all the
things most important to you such as text messaging, etc., and remember that you also need an affordable
phone and plan since you will be paying for everything. What would you do?
4. Imagine you and your family are talking about getting a new dog. Your parents have told you that you can
pick out what breed to get. Your parents don’t care about size, but the dog must be good with young
children and calm enough to stay indoors sometimes. It is up to you to decide what breed (and therefore
what size) dog to get. You will be responsible for paying for the purchase price, vet bills, food and all other
costs for the dog. What should you choose?
5. Suppose that similar to many high school students you are short on cash. You are debating about getting a
part-time job but are unsure if this is a good idea. You need to be making some money, but since you are
so involved in other activities and you need to keep your grades up, flexible hours are important too. What
options do you have to earn money? You may want to consider owning your own business such as grass
cutting, babysitting, dog walking, or giving horseback riding lessons. Also consider traditional jobs such as
sales in a department for or being a waiter/waitress in a restaurant. Which would you choose?
6. You are president of a club at school and are trying to boost your membership. You have brainstormed a
few ways to encourage more people to join, like more advertising of your meetings around the school, but
you want something that would really encourage people to come. Whatever you do must be affordable
since it will come from club dues and must be effective. What would you do to boost membership?
7. Suppose your family cat has fleas. Something has to be done. You have to pay for the flea treatments
yourself and so you want the cheapest thing you can find that also works well. More expensive medicine
may work better but you don’t actually know this. What would you do? Where can you find comparisons,
recommendations, etc.?
8. Suppose you have been trying to save money for things like college, eating out, and gas but you really
want an mp3 player for your music. You have several options such as the iPod, the iPad, the Sony
Walkman, the SanDisk Sansa, PlayStation (Xbox, Wii, or other), and the Microsoft Zune. Make a list of all
the factors that you find important, such as price, storage space for music, size, how easy it is to use, what
your friends have, etc. What decision would you make?
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Problem Solving Guide Sheet
1.
Recognize the problem. Write a short description of the situation and dilemma :
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2.
Define the problem. Write about the specific dilemma. Be very specific about what needs to be
decided.
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3.
Determine possible solutions. Write a list of solutions you might consider. List several including
the most logical solutions.
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4.
Determine factors to evaluate solutions. List the factors to consider in the space provided.
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Test each possible solution. You may use the chart to test each solution against the
factors. Remember that some factors are likely to be much more important that others.
Option 1:
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Factor 1:
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5.
Select a workable solution. Write which solution you would choose. Explain in detail why you
chose this solution. Use facts and logic. Refer to the factors in step 5 if necessary.
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6.
Carry out your solution. What are the steps to carrying out your solution? What problems
might you
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7.
Barren County Middle School iLearn@Home
212 degrees class
Day 3
Choose one of the options below to complete as your classwork for this snow day.
Option 1:
5. Go to my teacher website.
6. Find the iLearn@Home classroom and
then click on the 212 degrees folder.
7. Click on day 3.
8. You are to answer all questions on this
handout using the Internet as a
resource.
9. Print off the worksheet and turn the
completed copy into me when you
return. OR you may email me the
worksheet once you’ve completely
answered all questions.
Option 2:
4. Read the Expository Writing
Requirements to better understand
what is required of you for this
activity.
5. Then read the Career Related Writing
Prompts below and choose one of the
prompts to begin writing.
6. Be sure to look over the rubric.
Contact information should you need extra help. If your teacher does not reply or is not
available, please email one of the other teachers.
delenia.alls@barren.kyschools.us
andrew.boston@barren.kyschools.us
tonya.edwards@barren.kyschools.us
heather.gardner@barren.kyschools.us
david.logsdon@barren.kyschools.us
farron.logsdon@barren.kyschools.us
beth.mcconnell@barren.kyschools.us
heather.shelton@barren.kyschools.us
Expository Writing Requirements:
1. Purpose: The main purpose of an expository piece is to instruct, give information, or explain something. It
can also clarify a process or define a concept.
2. Focus: The focus is a logical and purposeful presentation, i.e., classify or describe, explain, retell,
compare/contrast, how to (process).
3. Text organization: Expository writing requires an introduction with a clearly stated topic sentence or thesis; a
body with facts, examples, or reasons used in support of the topic; and a conclusion that restates but doesn't
introduce new ideas. Possible forms include both the single paragraph and the multi-paragraph essay. Useful
graphic organizers including the formal outline, Venn diagram, and essay planner.
4. Language features: The expository piece contains elements as follows: • detailed, factual description • a
formal, objective style • use of the third person, NEVER FIRST OR SECOND PERSON • transitions indicating
time order and reasoning • a timeless tense (which may change according to the stage of a text) • precise,
specific terms • focus on the 6 Traits of organization and ideas/content
Career Related Writing Prompts
Prompt 1: You always knew you were going to be an attorney when you grew up. Both of your parents are
lawyers as well as two of your uncles. You've spent years training for what you thought was your dream job.
And lucky you, right after graduation you landed a pretty good job with excellent pay, which is good because
you have student loans to pay off. But guess what? Now that you've actually started working at a law office,
you hate it. You hate getting up each day to go to work. What do you do?
Prompt 2: What do you think would be better for you in a career? To be well-known or well-liked? Do you
think it makes a difference depending on the type of career?
Prompt 3: A hundred years ago, there were no auto mechanics, but there were plenty of blacksmiths to make
horseshoes. Now there is less of a need for blacksmiths and a great need for auto mechanics. Can you think of
another job that will probably be virtually obsolete in a hundred years? What type of jobs do you think there
might be in the future that don't exist now?
Prompt 4: Think of the ideal job for you when you grow up. Now think of reasons why this would be a good job
for you. Write an essay to explain why this is your ideal job.
Prompt 5: It's "Career Day" at your school, and your classmates want to know about different occupations.
Choose a job that interests you and write a report about it.
Prompt 6: You saw a help wanted ad for a job that is perfect for you. Write a letter to the hiring manager
explaining why you are right for the job.
Prompt 7: We all have jobs or chores to do to help out at home or at school. Think about a job (or chore) you
have and explain why it is important.
Prompt 8: You have the chance to be the first student astronaut to explore another planet. Would you accept
the job? Give reasons why or why not.
Prompt 9: It is ten years from now. Write a letter to an old classmate telling her about yourself. Where do you
live? What do you do? How did you get where you are? What goals have you reached?
Prompt 10: You got a summer job working for your neighbor, but after three days he fires you! Was it because
of something you did? Are you embarrassed or relieved? What will you tell your parents? Write a short story
about being fired from a job.
Prompt 11: There are some careers that are dangerous. Believe it or not, fishing workers and loggers have a
statistically more dangerous job than firefighters or police officers. Yet any one of those jobs could lead to
death in the wrong circumstances. What do you think compels someone to work in a dangerous job? Do you
think it's for money, prestige or the thrill of cheating death on a daily basis? Write an essay explaining your
point of view.
Prompt 12: Think of a career which would be an asset to your school, your community, or society as a whole.
Write an essay explaining why the work is important and why it would be beneficial.
Prompt 13: Some people enjoy solitary jobs, like being a medical researcher or a writer. Others like to work in
jobs where there is a more social setting, such as teachers and office workers. Which would you prefer and
why? Write an essay explaining your choice and back up your decision with examples of why the job would
work best for you.
Prompt 14: You've always liked insects. You find them endlessly fascinating. Write an essay on the type of
career you mind find if you want to work with bugs!
Prompt 15: You must decide on a future career right now. Your choices are either a job where you will make a
lot of money, but will never be happy in your work, or a job that pays very little, but brings you great joy and
satisfaction. Which job would you take and why?