Goals Project: Job/ Vocation Third Quarter 2005-2006 SY
Vocation: voc = to call; it can be said that a vocation is a calling (from God) to work that might not pay a lot, where you use your gifts and talents.
**SAMPLE BOOK AVAILABLE IN CLASS**
January 3, 2006: BRAINSTORM
Part One: List of 10 with Sentences
List 10 jobs/vocations that you are interested in. For each job, write two sentences about what you would do (job description), one sentence about why you want this job, one sentence about the skills you need, one sentence about how you are preparing for this job.
January 4, 2006: FIRST DRAFT
Part Two: (Quiz #16) Favorite Job "Essay"
Write paragraphs that describe the job/ vocation that you most want. Grading on: spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentences, paragraphing, content.
January 5-10, 2006: PUBLICATION
Part Three: Panel Paragraphs and Word Art
List your jobs in order from #1-10 (#1 being the one you are most interested in). For Jobs #2-10, make a panel for each job. In each panel, draw a picture, write the job title, and write a paragraph (you can use your sentences from Part One). For Job #1, create word art, and write one sentence or phrase that emphasizes the part that you want others to know about this job.
January 5-10, 2006: EDIT, REVISE, AND FINALIZE
Part Four: Peer-Edit Sheet, Revision, and Final Draft
Find a peer. Have him/ her read your Quiz #16 and give comments, using the peer-edit sheet on the back of this handout.
January 5-10, 2006: RESEARCH
Part Five: Internet Research (Job Statistics)
Use the computer to research your job and find information as indicated below:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
WAGES/SALARY:
YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS IF YOU:
SKILLS NEEDED:
HOW TO PREPARE:
HISTORY/INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB:
January 5-10, 2006: PUBLICATION
Part Six: Production
Front Cover: Interesting and Appropriate Title, Your Name, Illustration
Contents: Panel Paragraphs, Word Art, Job Statistics, Essay
Back Cover: Three paragraphs� Paragraph 1 Introduce yourself; Paragraph 2 How this book will help you in the future; Paragraph 3 How this book can help others.
January 12-13, 2006: PRESENTATION AND SUBMIT PROJECTS
Presentations and Project submission as follows: 5/6 Grades on January 12th; 7/8 Grades on January 13th. You can sign up for your presentation time. You will be graded on:
Content = talk about the job, give information (see job statistics)
Volume = loud enough for all to hear; louder and quieter to keep audience interest.
Flow/ Organization = ready to go, no "ands"/"ums" or not on purpose pauses
Props = something visual for audience to relate to (something from the job; word art, etc.)
Go to Peer Edit Sheet
Go to Syllabus