Goals

Advise incoming high school students on the importance of creating a strong sense of self as they make the transition from middle school or junior high to high school. Explain how a strong sense of self can help a student succeed in high school.

Role

For the purpose of this project, you should imagine that you're a high school senior who works as an aide in the guidance department, and you frequently do orientation presentations for incoming freshmen.

Audience

Your target audience is a class of high school freshmen who may need a little encouragement to stand up for themselves, get involved in school activities, and join the high school scene.

Situation

The guidance counselors and several teachers at your school have noticed that many incoming freshmen spend (read: waste) the first quarter of high school trying to figure out how to fit in. Some of these faculty members have asked you to put together a "highly visual" piece of advice that highlights some of the traits of a successful high school student.

Product and Performance

Exhibition

You may create a single document (such as a poster or an informational graphic), or you may create something more like a PowerPoint presentation. Regardless of the form product takes, however, it must address the issues and themes raised by lessons in this unit:

the value and difficulty of perseverance
the importance of getting involved and being active rather than sitting on the sidelines
setting your own standards and reaching them in your own way
Standards for Success

Before you begin working on this assignment, study the evaluation rubric carefully. Then consult the rubric again before turning in the assignment.

When you're satisfied with the product you've created, upload it here. Be sure you have included your name at the top of your document and as part of the file name.