Goal

Project

Plan

Significance

Dates

Improve my writing skills.

Complete 15 2-6 page essays. Five with multiple drafts. Make active use of outlines.

Try to complete as many of the writing assignments as possible. Work extensively on the ones I like.

I am not very comfortable with my writing style. It lacks distinct imagery. The revision process will show me any skills I was unaware were in need of work.

November – Complete six essays.

December – Complete ten.

January – Complete fifteen. Revisions included

Fine tune my writing skills and learn to work with new concepts.

An exhibition style long paper. Undecided topic.

Research possible topics. Mainly around my interests: Psychology, philosophy, world history.

I’d rather work with my interests while learning than something I hate.

November – Find topic.

December – Research.

January – Begin writing in preparation for second semester turn-in

Learn how to use movie-making software.

Create a single, short DVD about myself.

Collect photos, a minute and a half of video and produce a two minute DVD.

I can apply the ability to use this software outside of school. Home and work for example. Your memories, your money!

Late October – Complete.

Become a more active participant in class.

Contribute to class discussions. Log 15 whole class discussions.

Log 15 small class discussions.

Log as many class discussions as possible! Quotes/comments in particular.

The ability to listen carefully is one of the most important skills in life. Listen and ask, as my father said.

October – 3/3 logged

November – 5/5 logged

December – 7/7 logged

January 15/15 logged

Find a way to show off my work.

Create an annotated web page to store all of my work.

Seek out a geocities domain.

The webpage can be used to display my work to more than just Andy.

October – Web Domain Secured

December – ILP, First six essays, first reflection, DVD Project and all up to date assignments

Explore alternative forms of narrative.

Complete my fantasy journals.

Slowly research the fantasy setting in which the journals take place.

I’ve always wanted to explore the first and second person for the sake of narrative.

December - Complete six of the twelve

Become a better student.

Complete 80% or more of my assignments regardless of if they are related to the general program or not.

Complete as much homework as possible.

Getting ready for college.

DO THIS ALL YEAR!!!