Module 1: What’s Next? Thinking About Life After High School

Through writing and reading, this module invites you to “figure out what it is you want to do next, consider how well prepared you are for the next stage in your life, and then begin to develop plans for making the transition into life after high school.” -Expository Reading and Writing Materials, Module 1

The assignments for this unit will include: ERWC 1 Activity 1 The assignments for this unit will include: A collection of shorter writings you develop to help generate ideas, think about ideas, and finally make decisions about—or evaluate—ideas. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) in which you provide answers to important questions regarding your application for a school or career opportunity. Your culminating writing piece will be: The writing required for a college application’s personal statement section

What About College? Listen to an interview with several recent college graduates on National Public Radio (aired September 1, 2016): "College Graduates Weigh In on the Value of Higher Education." [8:15 min] http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/09/01/49208359 2/college-graduates-weigh-in-on-the-value-of-higher- education

Write to collect ideas about your plans for the future: ERWC 1 Activity 2 Write to collect ideas about your plans for the future: Questions to help you start: If you are going to college, why did you make this decision and where will you go? What do you hope to gain from your college experience? –OR- If you are going into the work world or the military, why are you choosing that option? What do you hope to gain from working or entering the military?

Reread what you have written and… ERWC 1 Activity 2 Reread what you have written and… List reasons why you are ready for the next stage in your life. List questions you have regarding what you need to know about your plans.