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Mr. Restad keeps this page up to date
​so you can check what we did while you were gone... or asleep.

Friday, Jan 31

1/30/2020

 
DO NOW​
  • Complete the daily check-in
  • Navigate to the website of a company you like or would like to work for (e.g. Apple, K2, Steam, Nike) and try to find and read their ABOUT US page. Write down 2-3 values they hold as a company. Or, if you can't find the about us page, Google for that company's mission statement.

AGENDA
  • Finished Resume if needed
  • Began Cover Letter portion of APPLY FOR A JOB! Assignment in Google Classroom
  • Check out Youtube video posted yesterday if you didn't get to it yet.



​COVER LETTER NOTES (example, format)
First Paragraph
  • Get the reader’s attention
  • Introduce yourself
  • Explain purpose of letter
  • Explain why interested in the position or the company
Middle Paragraph(s)
  • Highlight skills and benefits to the company
  • Emphasize interest in the company
  • Provide concrete evidence
  • Show don’t tell with examples
Final Paragraph
  • Conclude with next step
  • Provide contact information
  • Thank them for their time

Thursday, Jan 30

1/30/2020

 
DO NOW​
  • Complete the daily check-in
  • Describe your morning routine with a list of verb phrases in parallel structure

AGENDA
  • Set up printer capabilities on Chromebook
    • Name: room 206
    • Address: 172.17.1.20
    • Line Printer Daemon
    • Make: HP
    • Model: P4015N
  • Worked on APPLY FOR A JOB! Resume assignment posted in Google Classroom.
  • If finished, print and edit. Check it with Mr. Restad.
  • If you're 100% happy and think your resume is good enough to submit to a job, then start on the next portion of the APPLY FOR A JOB! assignment: Cover Letters. So check out the video below and the assignment description posted in the APPLY FOR A JOB! Assignment.

Wednesday, Jan 29

1/28/2020

 
Registered for classes with your counselor. If you missed today, be sure to check in with them. 

Tuesday, Jan 28

1/27/2020

 
DO NOW​
  • Complete the daily check-in

​AGENDA
  • Discussed formatting for templates and from scratch resumes.
  • Work on APPLY FOR A JOB! Resume assignment posted in Google Classroom.

Monday, Jan 27

1/24/2020

 
DO NOW
  • Complete the daily check-in

​AGENDA
  • Discussed using active verbs, focusing on accomplishments, and creating items in parallel structure.
    • ACTIVITY 1: Make Resume Section Parallel
    • Time management
    • Communicated well with others
    • Models leadership abilities
    • Dedicated and hard-working
      • EXAMPLE SOLUTION: CHANGE ALL TO VERB PHRASES
      • manages time well
      • communicates well with others
      • models leadership abilities
      • works hard and stays dedicated to tasks

    • ACTIVITY 2: Rewrite these activity descriptions to better describe each action with strong, active verbs and what was accomplished. 
      • Had to seat customers.
      • EXAMPLE SOLUTION: Coordinated with members of a 6 person team to ensure a quality dining experience for all customers

  • Tips for writing a resume
  • Look at examples! Use the Google!

ASSIGNMENT
  • APPLY FOR A JOB! (follow directions posted in Google Classroom)
  • DUE MONDAY FEB 3

Friday, Jan 24

1/23/2020

 
DO NOW
  • Complete the daily check-in
  • With your table group, pretend you are hiring a few employees for a company you started. Generate a list of 3 of the most important qualities you are looking for in a worker to hire.

AGENDA
  • Review resumes and fill positions for Restad INC.

ASSIGNMENT
  • HOMEWORK! Fill out the RESUME FOUNDATIONS document as best you can. (located on Google Classroom or a physical copy can be found in Mr. Restad's Room.

Thursday, Jan 23

1/23/2020

 
DO NOW
  • Complete the daily check-in
  • Does anybody know any student who did art club activities last semester?
  • Use the chart below to find the annual tax for an income of 12,642.
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Agenda
  • Tax day! DO MY TAXES! (done and turned in in class)
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Wednesday, Jan 21

1/21/2020

 
DO NOW
  • Complete the daily check-in
  • Check, review, and revise graded assignments in Google Classroom. MAKE CORRECTIONS! FIX IT!
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AGENDA
  • Review ACT English test from yesterday
  • Take ACT Language Quiz

ASSIGNMENT
  • Language Skills Study #1 posted in Google Classroom

Tuesday, Jan 21

1/20/2020

 
DO NOW
  • Complete the daily check-in

AGENDA
  • Take ACT English pre-test... hooray!

Monday, Jan 20

1/17/2020

 
DO NOW:
  • Complete the daily check-in
  • DO NOW: Write down any questions you have about housing leases or renting houses.

​AGENDA
  • Finish "Find A Place To Live" Assignment, discuss and questions about housing leases or lease terms, and turn in on Google Classroom
  • Begin learning about taxes!

Friday, Jan 17

1/16/2020

 
DO NOW:
  • Complete the daily check-in
  • Finish writing and posting your personal mission statement to Google Classroom OR, if you are finished, check my comments.
  • Start searching for housing that fits your group's budget (-$105 for utilities) on the following sites: Craigslist, Trulia, or Zillow.
​
AGENDA
  • Start "Find A Place to Live" assignment posted in Google Classroom
    • Find housing that fits your budget
    • Fill out a Housing Application
    • Answer questions about the lease (be sure to list the article number where the answer can be found.)

ASSIGNMENT
  • FIND A PLACE TO LIVE! (Due Monday on G.C.)

Thursday, Jan 16

1/15/2020

 
DO NOW:
  • Complete the daily check-in
​
AGENDA
  • In building towards writing a resume later this unit, we'll learn about, analyze, and write personal Mission Statements. Post in Google Classroom when done.
  • Begin learning about housing expenses and housing leases.

ASSIGNMENT
  • Turn in PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT! (Due Friday on G.C.)
  • Begin FIND A PLACE TO LIVE! (Due Monday on G.C.)

Wednesday, Jan 15

1/14/2020

 
DO NOW:
  • Complete the daily check-in
  • Explore the following pages (Classroom Blog, ENG III Syllabus, and ENG III - Spring Units) and answer the following questions
  1. What did Mr. Restad's English class do December 6th, 2019?
  2. How do you earn the right/responsibility to earn a cell phone?
  3. What's the lowest grade you can receive on an assignment that you've completed and turned in.
  4. What is Mr. Restad's late work policy?
  5. What is our first unit for the semester?

AGENDA
  • In building towards writing a resume later this unit, we'll learn about, analyze, and write personal Mission Statements.
  • Brainstorm 4-5 for each of the following. Use this CORE VALUES list if you need.
    • Your personal strengths, talents, or values (what you’re good at)
      Your personality traits (how you operate)
      Your goals (why you want to excel)
  • Identify the strengths and goals of the student who wrote the following mission statement
    • I aim to be a part of an education in which my knowledge, skills and passions will be put to good use; to be the kind of student who bridges the gap between the process of learning and the idea of having fun while going about it.

​ASSIGNMENT:
  • Personal Mission Statement assignment: Using the Core Values and other in class instruction, write a personal mission statement. Post them in Google Classroom. 

Tuesday, Jan 14

1/9/2020

 
DO NOW:
On a note card, complete the following sentences
  • “I learn best in classes when I ___”
  • “I learn best in classes where the teacher ___”
  • “Peers in courses help me learn when they ___”
  • “I am most likely to participate in classes when ___”

AGENDA
Discuss the following in groups:
  • What you like about learning (not school)?
    • Not just what you like doing, but WHY do you like those things
  • What you find difficult about learning (could be education or school)?
    • Try to come up again with reasons WHY you dislike those things
  • Select the 5 you think are most important in an educational setting from the list below:
    • ​Enthusiasm
    • Effort
    • Dependability
    • Confidence
    • Open-Mindedness
    • Professionalism
    • Preparedness
    • Empathy
    • Flexibility
    • Sincerity
    • Friendliness
    • Receptiveness
    • Communication 

Wednesday, Jan 8

1/7/2020

 
Finished the Great Gatsby movie 
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    • 5 Catcher in the Rye
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