TPOL Preparation

Helpful Documents and Reminders

• Question Bank:  A bank of student-brainstormed questions to help you practice this weekend.

• TPOL Schedule:  Don't be late!  We are on a tight schedule.  If you are late, it's very possible that you may have to come back on Thursday.

• Professional Dress:  No jeans!  No tennis shoes!  No white athletic socks!  If you have questions about professional dress, email me this weekend.

Questions and Evidence

• Brainstorm examples for your anticipated questions

Practice and Critique

• Groups of 4
• Panel asks prepared question and 3 follow-up questions
• Panel gives score, strengths, weaknesses

HOMEWORK

PRACTICE!  Any chance you get, practice your interview questions.

TPOL Interview Preparation

Announcements

• TPOL Schedule:  See the link for your TPOL time.  Please remember that you do NOT need to come to school except for the time you are scheduled.  We are on a very tight schedule, so do not be late!

• Cover Letter Due Date:  End of class on Friday.  Needs to be in my inbox or on my desk.  IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON FRIDAY, turn it in BEFORE you leave.

Prepared Question:  Why should we hire you for the 11th grade position?

• 5 minutes:  List the qualities of a good response to this question.
• 10 minutes:  Prepare a 1-2 minute answer that includes at least 1 concrete example.
• Give your response to the question to your table, receive feedback.
• 5 minutes:  Revise your answer
• Practice your response to this question 3 more times.

TPOL Video

Watch the TPOL video, take notes on the types of questions asked.

Anticipating Questions

• Based on the job description, write 5 questions you anticipate.  These should be more general questions that we could ask any students.

• Based on your cover letter and resume write 5 questions you anticipate.  These should be more personalized and specific to you.

HOMEWORK:

• Revise and finalize cover letter.  FINAL cover letter due to Lori by the end of class on Friday.
• Practice the prepared question at least twice with a parent, friend, sibling, or pet.

Cover Letter Critiques

Announcements:

• Take Your Stuff Home!  Anything that is still left in my classroom on Friday will be thrown in the dumpster.  This includes artwork, old projects, lights, tea mugs, clothing, etc.  

• Advisory Olympics Tomorrow!  We will be outside for the majority of the day, so dress appropriately.  Bring sunscreen and a water bottle.

• Poetry Book:  Books have been distributed via random drawings.  If you did not receive a book and would like to own one, go to the link and order one:  Weapons of the Wise.

Cover Letter Critiques

Critiques of cover letters.

Revise Cover Letters

Today is the last class time you will receive to work on your cover letters.  Get feedback from classmates and Lori to help you.  Remember, if your letter is not high quality, you will be asked to come back on Thursday with a revised letter for a second interview.

HOMEWORK

Finish revising cover letters, and proofread them CAREFULLY!  Final Draft DUE:  Start of class, Friday.  Can be printed, or emailed to Lori.

TPOL: Resume Critique

Announcements

• We will be meeting in Dave Heerschap's classroom Thursday and Friday.  Grab a computer if you don't have your own.

Resume Critique

Put a printed copy of your resume on your table top.  Do a gallery walk, and complete the following:

1. Look at at least 5 other resumes.
2. Write down things that people did better than you did, or that you want to steal.  You need to have at least 2 things in each category.
3. Categories:  Formatting, Categories, Descriptions

Go back to your own table.

1. For each category, write down at least 2 revisions you plan to make to your resume based on what you saw during the gallery walk.

Revise Resumes

If you finishing revising, show to Lori for final feedback/critique.

HOMEWORK

None!  Have a great exhibition!

FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE GONE FRIDAY AND MONDAY:

• You can turn in your resume when you return on Tuesday.  Alternatively, if you finish today, email it to Lori.
• Don't worry about writing your cover letter before you come back.  I will have you guys write your cover letter on Tuesday while the rest of class is doing critiques.

TPOL Prep: Resume Drafts

Announcements

• Books are here!  I will figure out how to distribute them in the next few days.  :)
• Email me by the END OF CLASS TODAY if you have TPOL scheduling issues.  Otherwise, you'll be stuck with the time I give you.

Resume Categories

Possible categories to include on your resume are (choose 3-5):

• Education
• Interests
• Community Work
• Extracurriculars
• Activities
• Achievements/Awards
• Goal
• Summary
• Project Highlights
• Employment
• Volunteer Work

Resume Tips

• Keep it at 2  pages or less
• In your descriptions, start with a verb, leave out prounouns
• List things in reverse chronological order (most recent at top, furthest away at the bottom)

Resume Writing

• Choose your categories
• Write categories and descriptions
• Format (feel free to use templates if that helps!)
• Edit carefully
• Print a copy

HOMEWORK

Finish draft of resume, and print it out for critiques tomorrow.

TPOL Introduction

Scheduling
Email me BY WEDNESDAY if you have a particular day you need to schedule your TPOL.  Your TPOL can be scheduled on Tuesday, May 29 or Wednesday, May 30.

TPOL Format
Interview format this year.  You can see the related documents here:  11th Grade Job Description, TPOL Rubric.

Example TPOL
Watch the video of Eden's TPOL.  Then answer the questions, in writing, listed under the video.

1. What do you notice about the format of this TPOL?
2. What do you notice about her responses?  Create a T-Chart of strengths and weaknesses.
3. Do you think this format will be easier or harder for you?  Why?
4. What do you think is necessary to prepare for this format of TPOL?

Resume Models
Resume models are linked here:  Resume #1, Resume #2, Resume #3
Follow the instructions on this lesson: Resume Models Instructions.  You must complete all 4 of the assignments listed here before beginning on your own resume.

HOMEWORK
Complete resume models assignment (linked above).  DUE: Start of class, Tuesday.

Satire Mini-Project

All projects are up on YouTube!
Go to Lori's YouTube Channel to find your performance or video.  They are labeled with the title or first line of your poem.  They look awesome!

Satire Center Review
Review satires from yesterday, make sure everyone understands the targets.

Satire Mini-Project
Due at the end of class, follow instructions on the handout linked above.

HOMEWORK
None!  Enjoy your weekend, and be ready for NWEA testing on Monday.

Satire Centers

All Digital Projects are UP!
To see them or link to them on your DP, go to YouTube, and find the channel for TheLoriTeacher.  Your video should be there!  If you had an audio track, I have set that track to your digital art piece as a video.  Enjoy!

TAKE STUFF HOME
There is still a shocking amount of stuff left in my room from exhibition.  Lights, tables, stools, pillows...  I do not want it!  Please take it home today or tomorrow.

Satirical Devices Presentations
In your small group, present your satirical device poster to your group.  Make sure they all understand the device.

Satire Centers
There are 6 centers.  You must do all of them in your group.  Resources are linked below.  For each center, you need to write down the following in your notes:

1. What or who is the target of your satire?  Be as specific as possible in describing it!
2. What methods are used?  Reference the list of satirical devices for this.
3. What is the purpose and message of the satire?  What is it trying to say?
4. What stood out to you about this satire?  Method, issue, art, humor, other?  Explain why this was so striking.

Center 1: Flat Earth Society

Website is linked above.

Center 2: Truth About Wireless Devices

Center 3: New Yorker Cover

Center 4: More Money = Better Than

Center 5: Darfur Cartoon

Center 6: Albi the Racist Dragon

Satire Response

1. “A Modest Proposal” is an ironic essay: the author deliberately writes what he does not mean.  What is the real thesis?  Is there more than one?
2. Does the essay merely function as a satirical attack?  Does Swift ever present any serious proposals for improving conditions?  If so, where?  What are they?
3. Is satire an effective technique? Why/why not?

HOMEWORK

Finish Satire Response writing.  Typed or handwritten.  DUE: Start of class, Friday.

Satire and "A Modest Proposal"

Turn in Growth Reflections!


A Modest Proposal

1. Read the article linked above.  Use my summaries to help you figure out what he is saying.
2. Summarize the meanings of the paragraphs where it says "Your Turn"
3. On pages 5-7, try to figure out who Swift is criticizing, who he is trying to make look bad.
4. On the back:  What is Swift's message?

Satire Notes

See satire notes linked above.

Satirical Devices

If you were absent, review the list of devices linked above.

HOMEWORK

Bring in your Satirical Devices poster to class tomorrow.

GET THE FURNITURE OUT OF MY ROOM!

Growth Reflection

Announcements

• Digital Projects have been posted to my YouTube channel!  I will add Spoken Word performances as they get edited and saved.  They should all be up by the beginning of next week.  Go here:  Lori's YouTube Channel.
• Advisory lunch tomorrow!  Check in with your advisor, and don't forget to bring money.
• Poetry book, "Weapons of the Wise," is available at the link.  It's around $10 with shipping.  People who took on challenge roles will receive a free copy!

Growth Reflection

Complete the reflection on your growth as a poet.  Need to print and turn it in by the end of class unless you made individual arrangements with Lori for an extension. You can find the instructions for it here:  Poetic Growth Reflection.

HOMEWORK

• Take all your furniture, art, etc. home by the end of the week!  I do not want it, and will not keep it!

Poetry Book Published!

Weapons of the Wise

Follow the link above to order a copy of our poetry book.  With shipping, a single book comes to about $10.  It looks great!

Room Set Up and DP Updating

Room Transformation Tasks:
These tasks should be done in roughly the order listed below.  If you need guidance, please see Lori for help!

1. Stage to commons
2. Couches to teacher's lounge
3. Lights taken down and neatly gathered
4. Whiteboards rehung (use a level!!!)
5. Art projects moved and rehung on classroom walls
6. Student furniture neatly gathered in one area of the room to await pickup
7. Floor swept and mopped
8. Desks and chairs moved back into classroom and neatly arranged into groups

DP Updating

If you have nothing to do on room set up, you can move into updating your DP for the poetry project.  Your DP should include the following things:

1. Final draft poem
2. Artist Statement
3. Digital Projects:  Video of your project
4. Spoken Word: Video of your exhibition performance (see Geoy or Jasper for video clips)
5. Visual Art: Image of your visual art piece

Growth Reflection

If the room is done, and you have finished updating your DP, you can begin work on your growth reflection.  Please see the handout linked here for instructions:  Instructions for Poem Reflection.  Your reflection should be  4 paragraphs total.  Please follow the structure provided, and type.  You will also have all class tomorrow to work on this.

HOMEWORK

None.

Post Exhibition Awesomeness

Congratulations!
The exhibition last night was amazing.  I'm so proud of all of my students for pulling off such a moving and energetic exhibition.  Well done!

Now that we've recovered with a movie day, please be ready to get the classroom back together on Monday.  If you brought furniture, it will need to be out of the class by the end of next week at the very latest.

3 more weeks!  You can do it!

Exhibition Expectations

Wednesday and Thursday
We will run through a FULL REHEARSAL of exhibition on both of these days.  Be ready with your introduction!

Exhibition Night
Exhibition schedule is linked here:  Lori's Exhibition Schedule

Exhibition Night Expectations

• You will stay most of the night.  When you are not performing for me, or with your Spanish project, you are looking at other exhibits or supporting your classmates in the poetry cafe.

• You will be down by Lori's room at least 10 minutes before you are scheduled to perform.  We may be running a little ahead of schedule, and I do NOT want to have to track anyone down!  Keep an eye on the time, and be in the room or right outside of it before you are scheduled to go on.

• You will be in professional dress.  You know what this means.

• You will behave professionally at all times.  You will have some free time during this exhibition- please do not behave like miscreants, ruffians, or hooligans.