Avoiding Detours and Roadblocks Chapter 9 Avoiding Detours and Roadblocks

Chapter 9 Vocab Copy vocab into workbook (from word document) Complete the Crossword for the chapter Read vocab words once a night for homework To prepare for vocab test at the end of the chapter.

detour: deviating from the usual or more direct route challenge: a task or problem ironic: when the expected result is contrary to the actual result affliction: great struggling or suffering paraplegic: the state of having the lower half of the body paralyzed debilitate: to weaken orator: a skillful or powerful public speaker serenity: being peaceful solution: the answer to a problem median: being in the middle; as many above as below consideration: careful thought obligation: something that ties a person to a certain course of action, such as a promise or vow; duty valedictorian: the student in a graduating class with the highest rank ambition: a strong desire to achieve a certain goal evidence: an outward sign; indication obstacle: an impediment to progress or achievement concentration: focused attention on a single object or task confront: to oppose or challenge confident: certain of your own skills or capabilities progressive: making use of new ideas; broad-minded

Recognizing Detours and Roadblocks “I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” -Christopher Reeve LIFE IT IS NOT EASY IT IS NOT ALWAYS FAIR It is how you RESPOND that matters Read pp. 194-96

Taking Responsibility What’s Your Excuse? Taking Responsibility Complete corresponding page to 197 in workbook Read pp. 198-99 Heros? In workbook Read pg. 200 & complete workbook page that corresponds Startling Statements Quiz

Detours and Roadblocks Read pp. 203-206 Complete workbook pages that correspond to 204-206 Work in groups of 2 or 3, about 10 minutes Discuss as a class

Complete corresponding page to 207, individually Is It Worth… Economics of Bad Habits Complete corresponding page to 207, individually As a class, read and complete pp. 208-209 How can we save? http://www.investoreducation.org/cindex1.cfm?CFID=500073&CFTOKEN=31134696

Retirement Calculations http://www.timevalue.com/products/tcalc-financial-calculators/overview/calcenc/ic07.aspx?CALCULATORID=IC07&TEMPLATE_ID=www.timevalue.com_2&HIDEFORMTAG=TRUE Leave the Balance on start date at $0.00. Enter the monthly cost of your bad habit from page 209 of Career Choices in the Deposit amount field. Enter 8.00% in the Rate field. Enter 50 in the Number of Years field (assuming you are in your teens). Click the Compute button.

If You’re a Woman Read pp. 211-13 Old expectations, stay home and raise the kids, still have an effect on women today but doesn’t have to and shouldn’t pg. 211 Female or Male roles? pg. 212-13 complete chart & finish

Before You Give Up Read pg. 215 and answer questions individually Discuss as a class Share dreams and how they have changed over time

Possibilities book “Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes Question #6 “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes Question #3, 8-10 Read as a class Work on in pairs with neighbor

Complete conquering your fears in your workbook Read pp. 218-221 Developing Anxiety Tolerance One Step at a TIme Read pp. 216-217 Complete conquering your fears in your workbook Read pp. 218-221 Complete your courage action plan

Work in groups of 3 to complete 10 year plan for Yorik Taking Risks Yorik’s Story Read pp. 224-225 Main take-away Be able to discern when a risk is worth taking and when it is not Read pp. 222-223 Work in groups of 3 to complete 10 year plan for Yorik Groups share plan with class

It’s never too late to start again or pick up where you left off Getting Back on Track Career Alternatives Read pg. 226 It’s never too late to start again or pick up where you left off Even if people tell you, “you can’t do it”, you can still achieve your goals…what do they know?!? Read pg. 227 Computers needed to fill out table **Look up, The Occupational Outlook Handbook for information