1. Need to be more organized? Consider dividing your notebook into the following categories: 1. Vocab/Grammar 2. Literature/Reading Units 3. Writing NOTEBOOKS

2. What is success and how do we get it?

3.  What does it mean to be successful? Explain in as much detail as possible. How do you measure success? What types of attributes do successful people have?  Give some examples of people you believe are successful and why.

4.  SUCCESS: favorable or desirable outcome  SUCCESS: the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence  Synonyms: accomplishment, achievement, advance, benefit, boom, blockbuster, fame, gain, happiness, profit, progress, prosperity, realization, win, triumph, victory

5.  According to a recent article in Forbes, the one thing successful people DON’T do is GIVE UP!  In fact, they “ fail up! ”  Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Oprah Winfrey, J.K. Rowling, Bill Gates, Milton Hershey, H.J. Heinz, Steve Jobs,  Michael Jordan

6. TOPICS TO CONSIDER: GRADING ( : 25 pts.):  Major accomplishments  School  Career  Location  Friends  Boyfriend/Girlfriend  Community  Possessions  Travel  Looks  Values  FORMAT (6pts.) – letter form with appropriate spacing  CONTENT (15pts.) – A minimum of 10 suggested topics were included ; clearly written to future self; language reflected student’s personality  PRESENTATION (4 pts): typed or neatly written in ink

8. TOPICS TO CONSIDER: GRADING ( : 25 pts.):  Major accomplishments  School  Career  Location  Friends  Boyfriend/Girlfriend  Community  Possessions  Travel  Looks  Values  FORMAT (6pts.) – letter form with appropriate spacing  CONTENT (15pts.) – A minimum of 10 suggested topics were included ; clearly written to future self; language reflected student’s personality  PRESENTATION (4 pts): typed or neatly written in ink

9.  TODAY:  Questions?  Brainstorm your future… look at list of required topics!  Note: I will read them, so be careful with how you word things!  *DOWN THE ROAD: If you put it in an envelope with 2 stamps I will mail it