11th Grade
This page describes assignments specifically for junior students only. Projects/assignments that are directed to the class as a whole can be found here on the 11th/12th Combination page.
Week #1-3 Assignment Sheet
The file below outlines our class agenda, due dates and assignments for weeks one through three.
Week #1
avid_overview.ppt | |
File Size: | 1547 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
The following assignment will be included in your final semester portfolio.
high_school__community_service_activities.doc | |
File Size: | 109 kb |
File Type: | doc |
resumes.ppt | |
File Size: | 1123 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
The following assignment will be included in your final semester portfolio.
sample_resume__template.doc | |
File Size: | 55 kb |
File Type: | doc |
resume-final2.pdf | |
File Size: | 65 kb |
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Click here for a website showing some examples of extremely creative resumes.
costas_higher_level_thinking_with_pictures.ppt | |
File Size: | 463 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
little_red_riding_hood_1.doc | |
File Size: | 64 kb |
File Type: | doc |
avid_pictionary.doc | |
File Size: | 74 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #2
setting_goals.ppt | |
File Size: | 1102 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
goal_setting.doc | |
File Size: | 84 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #3
life_goals_essay.doc | |
File Size: | 88 kb |
File Type: | doc |
mission_statements.ppt | |
File Size: | 2504 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
Week #4
avid_writing_rubric.doc | |
File Size: | 47 kb |
File Type: | doc |
avid_essay_peer_review.doc | |
File Size: | 40 kb |
File Type: | doc |
the_tutorial_process.ppt | |
File Size: | 4166 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
Week #7
personal_statement_peer_review.doc | |
File Size: | 45 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #8
planning_for_college.doc | |
File Size: | 44 kb |
File Type: | doc |
college_comparison_worksheet.doc | |
File Size: | 46 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #9
college_project_scoring_guide.doc | |
File Size: | 46 kb |
File Type: | doc |
college_newspaper_template_student_sample.doc | |
File Size: | 588 kb |
File Type: | doc |
college_newspaper_template.doc | |
File Size: | 33 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #10
college_research_project_evaluation.doc | |
File Size: | 31 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #11
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This video from TODAY describes how technology is changing the college admission process.
Click here for a link to the video.
Click here for a link to Fairtest.org. On this site you can see a list of universities that do not require an ACT or SAT test score for the application process.
college_admissions.ppt | |
File Size: | 1537 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
letter_to_colleges_requesting_materials_1.doc | |
File Size: | 79 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #12
discrimination_interview_and_report.doc | |
File Size: | 166 kb |
File Type: | doc |
discrimination_project.doc | |
File Size: | 24 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #13
Students will be presenting their discrimination skits this week. While designing your skits, keep the following in mind:
-Is it realistic?
-Have you personally experienced by seeing or by participating in, or being a victim in this type of discrimination?
-Does your skit provide a realistic resolution to the discrimination being presented?
-Is it realistic?
-Have you personally experienced by seeing or by participating in, or being a victim in this type of discrimination?
-Does your skit provide a realistic resolution to the discrimination being presented?
Week #14
Based on you assigned group, read your assigned article from the list below. You may read more than the article assigned to you. Be prepared to participate in a class discussion on Wednesday. Keep the following questions in mind:
-What is affirmative action and what is its purpose?
-How will ending affirmative action in college admissions change the percent of minority students applying to college?
-How does a racially diverse student population impact a campus?
-How does affirmative action disadvantage students?
Article #1: Why Does Diversity Matter at College Anyway? http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2009/08/12/why-does-diversity-matter-at-college-anyway
Article #2: Narrow use of affirmative action preserved in college admissions
http://articles.cnn.com/2003-06-23/justice/scotus.affirmative.action_1_michigan-cases-affirmative-action-racial-preference-programs?_s=PM:LAW
Article #3: Affirmative Action Debate
http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-affirmative-action-good-public-policy
Article #4: Appeals court strikes down Michigan's affirmative action ban
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-11-15/justice/justice_michigan-affirmative-action-ban_1_appeals-from-various-groups-gender-in-college-admissions-race-conscious-admissions-policy
-What is affirmative action and what is its purpose?
-How will ending affirmative action in college admissions change the percent of minority students applying to college?
-How does a racially diverse student population impact a campus?
-How does affirmative action disadvantage students?
Article #1: Why Does Diversity Matter at College Anyway? http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2009/08/12/why-does-diversity-matter-at-college-anyway
Article #2: Narrow use of affirmative action preserved in college admissions
http://articles.cnn.com/2003-06-23/justice/scotus.affirmative.action_1_michigan-cases-affirmative-action-racial-preference-programs?_s=PM:LAW
Article #3: Affirmative Action Debate
http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-affirmative-action-good-public-policy
Article #4: Appeals court strikes down Michigan's affirmative action ban
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-11-15/justice/justice_michigan-affirmative-action-ban_1_appeals-from-various-groups-gender-in-college-admissions-race-conscious-admissions-policy
arguments_for_and_against_affirmative_action.doc | |
File Size: | 47 kb |
File Type: | doc |
socratic_seminar_affirmative_action.doc | |
File Size: | 51 kb |
File Type: | doc |
socratic_seminar_questions__observation.doc | |
File Size: | 50 kb |
File Type: | doc |
socratic_seminar.ppt | |
File Size: | 644 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
Week #16
The following assignment will be put in your portfolio.
scholarship_research_inventory.doc | |
File Size: | 56 kb |
File Type: | doc |
The following assignment will be put in your portfolio.
scholarship_research.doc | |
File Size: | 181 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #17-#18
For week #17 you will be collecting and organizing materials for your portfolio. For Week #18 we will only be meeting for final exams. Your final exam is based on how you: complete the portfolio requirements, reflect on four AVID activities and self-evaluation of your performance. Details are listed in the file below.
1st_semester_final_evaluation_11th_grade.doc | |
File Size: | 93 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #19-#21
For the next couple of weeks you will be preparing and delivering a persuasive speech.
Click here for a list of possible persuasive speech topics.
Click here for a list of possible persuasive speech topics.
persuasive_speech_day_1.ppt | |
File Size: | 316 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
persuasive_speech_day_2.ppt | |
File Size: | 244 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
persuasive_speech_worksheet.doc | |
File Size: | 56 kb |
File Type: | doc |
sample_persuasive_speech_outline.doc | |
File Size: | 37 kb |
File Type: | doc |
facts_values_policies_ws.doc | |
File Size: | 46 kb |
File Type: | doc |
persuasive_speech_day_3.ppt | |
File Size: | 1276 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
How to Write a Great Persuasive Speech -- powered by ehow
Week #22
Dollars for Scholars
Click here to create an account with Dollars for Scholars.
In order to create an account, you will need to use a valid email address. In order to continue the search for scholarships, you will have to check a confirmation email from Dollars for Scholars before you can proceed. Be sure to check your SPAM files just in case you do not get a confirmation email right away.
Be sure to provide your teacher with your email and password for your "Dollars for Scholars" account!!!
Click here to create an account with Dollars for Scholars.
In order to create an account, you will need to use a valid email address. In order to continue the search for scholarships, you will have to check a confirmation email from Dollars for Scholars before you can proceed. Be sure to check your SPAM files just in case you do not get a confirmation email right away.
Be sure to provide your teacher with your email and password for your "Dollars for Scholars" account!!!
Week #23
For the next 3 weeks we will be researching the cost of living in San Diego, and eating healthy on a budget.
This week we will be reading two stories about how two couples have chosen to budget their money and the consequences they face because of their decisions.
Click here to watch the video of Jerome and Paula.
Click here to watch the video of Derek and Ginny.
For an additional copy of the in-class handout and exercises click the file below.
This week we will be reading two stories about how two couples have chosen to budget their money and the consequences they face because of their decisions.
Click here to watch the video of Jerome and Paula.
Click here to watch the video of Derek and Ginny.
For an additional copy of the in-class handout and exercises click the file below.
budgeting_activity_scarcity_and_opportunity_costs.pdf | |
File Size: | 1058 kb |
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Week #24
This week we will be creating a budget for a senior who plans to take one year off before going to college. Use the following worksheet to fill out your research.
cost_of_living_in_san_diego.doc | |
File Size: | 40 kb |
File Type: | doc |
The following assignment can be done in a group of up to 4 people. It is due during week #26.
saving_money_project.doc | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week #27
Spring Break
Week #28-29
Math SAT Prep.
Week #30-31
sat_grid_practice.doc | |
File Size: | 142 kb |
File Type: | doc |
math_sat_scoring_sheet.doc | |
File Size: | 45 kb |
File Type: | doc |
more_sat.doc | |
File Size: | 105 kb |
File Type: | doc |
video_tutorial_for_day_3.doc | |
File Size: | 55 kb |
File Type: | doc |
On Friday of this week, you will be taking the math portion of a practice SAT test
On Wednesday of the following week you will be taking the multiple choice English portion of a practice SAT test.
On the next Friday, you will be writing the timed-writing portion of a practice SAT test.
On Wednesday of the following week you will be taking the multiple choice English portion of a practice SAT test.
On the next Friday, you will be writing the timed-writing portion of a practice SAT test.
This is a funny video on dining etiquette.