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Who am I, and Where am I Going?

Defining your ideas about a successful life. Who am I, and Where am I Going? . What does a successful life look like? What does it include? . Quickwrite. “Your calling is where your greatest joy meets the world’s greatest need” -Frederick Buechner

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Who am I, and Where am I Going?

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  1. Defining your ideas about a successful life Who am I, and Where am I Going?

  2. What does a successful life look like? What does it include? Quickwrite

  3. “Your calling is where your greatest joy meets the world’s greatest need” -Frederick Buechner How many of you see a “calling” in your vision of success? What is your calling?

  4. What is your calling? What is important to you? What are some of the things you feel are important to accomplish in your lifetime? Why? Quickwrite: What is your calling?

  5. Think about your own ideas about success, goals, heros, interests, and passions, and get to know your peers. What do they have in common with you? For each question, seek out a new person to answer Ask follow up questions to get good answer! Your grade depends on it! Chatterbugs Interview/Mixer

  6. Now fill out the left side of the Chatterbugs handout for yourself. Carefully think about your answers! Chatterbugs Personal Inventory

  7. Think about: What are your core principles? Mottos? Philosophies for good living? What character traits do you think are important to have? How do you live these principles and ideas daily? How do these relate to your future? Goals? Summarize your findings about yourself in the Chatterbugs activity (develop 3-4 ideas/examples) Chatterbugs Reflective Summary

  8. You have written a summary of who you are as a person, hopefully, developing 3-4 key ideas. How did you organize this basic paragraph? What key components were included? Let’s look at the format for the basic paragraph. Take notes on the information, and use it to REVISE your paragraph. You will be graded on the quality of your REVISED PARAGRAPH: WHO ARE YOU? Basic Paragraph

  9. Include one strong topic sentence to focus your ideas. • Support your topic sentence with 2-3 examples/reasons including scene-specific details and a telling quote (when applicable). • End with a conclusion sentence (if a stand alone paragraph) or transition to the next paragraph (if part of a larger essay). • Be specific with details. Avoid ambiguous pronouns like she, someone, etc. • If discussing a particular text or person, include author, title, character’s name, etc. • Elaborate on your examples/reasons; don’t simply list! • When referring to a text, refer to the author as the informational source rather than the book (Elie Wiesel wrote rather than The book said). • Avoid informal colloquial expressions, symbols, 1st person, and contractions. Elements of a Basic Paragraph

  10. Visualize your future work environment: A. Complete “My Ideal Work Day” Visualization activity. B. Write a summary of your ideal work day. Don’t forget the basic paragraph format! “My Ideal Work Day”

  11. We will complete an activity, read 3 articles, and view a speech to analyze how others define success. After these experiences, hopefully you will have developed a more thorough understanding of how YOU view success. You will then draw on these experiences to write about your viewpoint. How do others view success? iChart

  12. What is the text’s big issue? Figuring out what skills translate to the business world What claim does the text make? Broad skills are needed to be successful in business – speaking, writing, org, music, and athletics What are the text’s examples? Evidence? Executives rated the skills they wanted in employees What do you think about the text’s claim? Overall, agree w/ skills needed; the last 2 skills wanted shouldn’t be taken LITERALLY! What are your examples? You could be artsy-don’t have to play the flute, for example Summarize the text. Future execs should not only have good speaking, writing, and org skill but should also be well rounded and energetic Ichart Sample: What are the Most important skills wanted in executives? (Forbes)

  13. Read the article and fill out the iChart. In small groups, compare answers, and discuss in large group. What is Amy Chua’s view on success? Article 1: Tiger Mom “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”

  14. In pairs, read the article, and complete the iChart. Discuss article and iChart in class: What assumption about the American Dream mentioned at the beginning of the article? What, according to the Harvard analysts, is the problem with high schools? What is Koch’s view of success? Article 2 “Fresh paths to success”

  15. Discuss w/iChart Article 3: “Steve Jobs Was a Jerk. Good for him.”

  16. What were Pausch’s childhood dreams? Which of them does he achieve, and how? What lessons does R.P. impart to his audience? List the ideas as you hear them. What details from R.P.’s childhood do you think led to the successes he had later in life? Why has this lecture/book struck a chord with so many people? “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch

  17. 5. What are some of your own childhood dreams? How might you achieve them? How might these dreams help you achieve “success” in life? 6. What life lessons have you learned from this lecture? What wisdom would you choose to impart to the world if it was your last chance? What are the lessons of your own life that you feel would benefit others? Continued Q’s

  18. Having fun w/life and reaching childhood dreams Brick walls, determination, and imagination Whatever makes you feel happy and you want to accomplish Having dreams or goals no matter how big or small Bring happy with what he has got, what he’s accomplished, and wants to accomplish Not just accomplishing your dreams but enabling the dreams of others Freedom, Self-reflection, Achieving dreams/passions, Helping others along the way, Learning valuable lessons How would R.P. Define Success?

  19. Set up a T-Chart. Left side (They Say): Capture the essence of each author’s view on the definition of success by choosing one quoted line that shows his/her view. Right Side (I Say): Agree or disagree with each viewpoint giving specific reasons to support your idea. Conclusion: Write down a 2-3 sentence conclusion showing your definition of success. Recap on Success: They say, I say

  20. Definitions of successSAMPLE T-CHART

  21. In this unit, we have looked at many different views on success – from those expressed in “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior,” to “Fresh Paths to Success,” to “Steve Jobs Was A Jerk. Good For Him.,” to “The Last Lecture.” Now it is time to consider your own viewpoint on what success is- and what it is not. Directions: In this essay you will define success and relate/compare your definition to at least 3 of the viewpoints we have studied in class. Your goal is to discuss what success is and what it is not – and you will discuss other views to clarify your own view AND maximize the persuasive quality of your definition.  You may include additional support for your definition of success by providing examples from experience, observations, and readings. Timed Essay: Redefining Success

  22. You definition of success Highlight 3 viewpoints from class Whether you agree or disagree (and to what extent) with the other viewpoints on success Include an intro, body, and conclusion. Remember to use your best polished essay style! Essay: Redefining SuccessDON’t Forget to include….

  23. -Who are you? Traits, values, philosophies, interests, expertise? -What is a successful life to you? -How have you changed/redefined your views on success? -What goals do you have for the future? -How might others view these goals? -How are you already working toward those goals? -Where do your goals stem from – passion? Interests? Expertise? Parents? Questions to get you started

  24. Share something you are good at or passionate about:CONTENT-Introduce yourself and your passion/area of expertise -Tell how/why you got involved with your topic; what value does it have for you? -Story tell: give details about how this passion/area of interest plays a role in your life -Contemplate the future: tell how this passion/area of interest might play a role in your future; relate to how this adds to you as a SUCCESS…Lessons Learned??? Passion Project/Speech:

  25. _Imaginative introduction _Introduces self and passion topic clearly _Explains how got involved with passion/bkground. _Shares an anecdote/provides vivid details about topic (show rather than tell) _Clearly shares passion’s value/role it plays in current life _Discusses lesson(s) learned from this passion/Makes connections to the future _Clear conclusion restates main ideas/gives sense of closure DELIVERABLES: _A visual aid (poster, prop, etc.) _0utline of your speech due on day of speech _2-3 minute speech _Note cards (in the amount/variety of your choice) My passion Speech Checklist

  26. In COLOR ONE, highlight any text in which you see the author’s viewpoint/opinion/perspective (“I SAY”) – WRITER’s ARGUMENTS In COLOR TWO, highlight any text in which the author has mentioned/shared another view (“THEY SAY”) - COUNTERARGUMENTS Review/Feedback: Does the writer include enough argument? Support? Does the writer bring up at least 3 views we learned about in detail and respond effectively, showing critical thinking? Peer Edit: Evaluating the writer’s use of argument and Counterargument

  27. 1. Discuss essay structure 2. Mark up/edit your original 3. Make a detailed outline for your essay 4. MLA style required! ReWRITE your Essay

  28. Make a tee shirt that reflects who you are and where you are going. Symbolize the following elements: -A character trait that is valuable to you -An important value or motto -A passion or area of expertise -A career goal -An academic goal Now reflect to power ahead!

  29. +5 QW What is a successful life? 8/31 +5 QW: What is your calling? 8/31 +20 HO: ChatterbugsQuestionaire 8/31 +5 QW: What are your mottos/traits? 8/31 +10 Summary: Who am I? (Basic Paragraph w/3-4 ideas) 8/31 +10 Revised Basic Paragraph: Who am I? +20 “They Say, I Say” Chart 9/18 +20 “The Last Lecture” Discussion Q’s 9/18 +25 iChart: Views on Success 9/18 +50 Essay: Redefining Success 9/18 +20 Passion Project Outline +30 Passion Project Speech +10 Reflection Goals Tee Total= 230 points Redefining Success Unit Deliverables:

  30. You have the chance to earn 10 extra points for this unit by constructing a poem in which you consider the meaning of success to you. • Requirements: • 75-100 words (unless you use another approved format) • Show insight using ideas from the unit • A nice picture/drawing/image so I can put it up on the wall! BONUS POINTS: Redefining success POEM

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