1. Worth 10 points each, total 50 points.

2. COMPLETE AT LEAST FIVE (5) OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES BY THE END OF CLASS… DIRECTIONS

3. Restate questions and make sure your heading is on your paper along with the title of the slides you choose. DIRECTIONS

4. You must write at least one complete page per assignment (total of 5 pages of writing). DIRECTIONS

5. You visit a college or place of work in which you are interested. While visiting, you are treated exceptionally well. Write a letter of appreciation to the college/company. THANK YOU LETTER

6. It seems that surveillance cameras are everywhere today. Do you think surveillance cameras affect your right to privacy? Write a one page editorial to readers of your local newspaper to explain your position on this issue of surveillance camera in public places. EDITORIAL

7. Your school’s alumni scholarship committee has offered a full-paid scholarship to a student who demonstrates excellence the following areas: Leadership Motivation Willingness to assist others Potential future success in area(s) to be studied at post-secondary school Write a letter to members of the scholarship committee in which you nominate a member of your class (or yourself) for this scholarship. Remember, provide credible evidence and support for your choice. SCHOLARSHIP

8. According to an old Greek proverb, “All things good to know are difficult to learn.” Do you agree with this claim about knowledge and learning? Why or why not? (1 page minimum. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.) GREEK PROVERB

9. “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” — Mohandas Gandhi, Indian nonviolent civil rights leader (1869-1948) How does this apply to people your age? (1 page minimum) DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU?

10. “You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, philosopher and poet (1803-1882) Write a minimum of 1 page connecting this quote to your life or experience. GIVE AN EXAMPLE

11. Create a short story including the 4 words listed below. (1 page) Vagabond Meditations Unwonted Ignoble Underline the words in your story. SHORT STORY

12. “You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet, novelist, playwright, scientist and philosopher (1749-1832) Write about a real-life experience when a person treated someone well –OR- when the opposite happened. ( Give details…1 page minimum) CHARACTER

13. Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. -Robert Frost Describe a successful learning experience that helped build your self- confidence as a student. (1 page minimum) WHAT IS EDUCATION?

14. Has illness ever affected your life? Personally or in general? In a minimum of 250 words, share an experience you have had or witnessed regarding an illness. What types of concerns are related to an illness and what impact can an illness have on a person and/or family. PERSONAL CONNECTION

15. Confucius once said: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” However, many people feel that they can’t make enough money at the job they would really like to do. What do you consider more important: job satisfaction or a high salary? (explain your answer- 1 page minimum) QUICKWRITE