Reflections on Transitioning to Adulthood and Adolescence

Exploring the challenges and experiences of becoming an adult and navigating through teenage years, these assignments prompt students to reflect on their personal growth and societal expectations. From defining adulthood to reviewing the complexities of teen drivers and relationships with parents, the tasks encourage introspection and critical thinking. Through poems, articles, and self-reflection, students delve into themes of identity, responsibility, and the complexities of maturing.

• Transition
• Reflection
• Adulthood
• Adolescence
• Self-awareness

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1. Warm-Up #1 August 24, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 2nd page. The first few pages we will log the titles. Becoming an adult can be a daunting task. In a minimum of 100 words, explain what adulthood means to you. What is being an adult in your viewpoint?

2. Warm-Up #2 August 25, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 4th page. The first few pages we will log the titles. Being a teenager can be like riding a rollercoaster. In a minimum of 100 words, explain what it is like being a teenager.

3. Warm-Up #3 August 26, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 5thpage. Teen drivers have a lot more fun than older drivers. Teens also have more accidents. Some states are limiting how and when teens are able to drive. Based on your driving test results are you ready to drive? Why or Why Not? What did your results reveal about your driving knowledge? Based on your results do you agree or disagree that teens should be limited on driving privileges?

4. Warm-Up #4 August 27, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 6th page. Read the poems Hanging Fire and Teenagers on pages 230-231. Do you agree with the speakers in both poems? Are there similarities between your life and the speakers? If so, what are they? Explain what the poems reveal about the relationship between parents and teenagers.

5. Warm-Up #5 August 31, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 7th page. If you could give any advice to your 7th grade self, what would it be and why? Were there any lessons that you learned? How are you now a different person because you are older? 100 Word Minimum

6. Warm-Up #6 September 1, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 8th page. Read the article entitled: Fatal Car Crashes Drop for 16-Year Olds, Rise for Older Teens on pages 256-257 and complete the Central Idea Graphic Organizer that was given at the door. You will glue/tape/staple this sheet on the appropriate page. 1 Central Idea 3 Details/Evidence and Type

7. Warm-Up #7 September 2, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 9th page. You will view a media presentation. Write down the following questions that will be answered after the video. 1. Who is the targeted audience? 2. What is the message (central idea) of the announcement? 3. What is the purpose of the announcement? 4. Why did the filmmaker choose a teenage actor? 5. How does this technique make the message more appealing?

8. Warm-Up #8 September 3, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 10th page. You will read a PSA on page 266. After reading the media presentation answer the questions on page 267 based on your analysis. Yes, write the questions!!!!

9. Warm-Up #9 September 8, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 11th page. Are smart phones making kids less intelligent? Why or Why Not?

10. Warm-Up #10 September 9, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 12th page. Complete the Context Clues Review on page 29. Make sure to draw the chart exactly like the book. You may use your phones for the dictionary definitions- ONLY!!! If not, dictionaries are located on the bookshelf in the back.

11. Warm-Up #11 September 10, 2015 These assignments will be placed in your composition book. Be sure to start on the 13th page. Complete the Drawing Conclusions activity #3 on page 28. Make sure to draw the chart exactly like the book. Principal s Words Maya s Translation Effect on the Situation

12. Warm-Up #12 9/14/15 Smart Phones Textual Evidence for warm-up #9.

13. Warm-Up #13 September 15, 2015 We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Do you believe that these ideals are still present today? Why or Why Not? 100 words.

14. Warm-Up #14 September 16, 2015 The Giver Chapter 1 Vocabulary Preview Directions: Write the sentence and a predicted definition for each underlined word. 1. But there was a little shudder of nervousness when he thought about it, about what might happen. Apprehensive, Jonas decided. That s what I am. Lily looked up, her eyes wide. The Ceremony of Twelve, she whispered in an awed voice. I feel frightened, too, for him, she confessed. You know there s no third chance. The rules say that if there s a third transgression, he simply has to be released. 2. 3.

15. Warm-Up #15 September 17, 2015 The Giver Chapter 2 Vocabulary Preview Chapter Reflections Directions: Write the sentence and a predicted definition for each underlined word. Part One the fact that his father had broken a rule at all awed him. He glanced at his mother, the one responsible for adherence to the rules, and was relieved that she was smiling. Part Two- Respond crtically to the questions below. What kind of place is this? What seems odd or different about it? What do you think you would enjoy about this society? What do you think would drive you crazy about it?

16. Warm-Up #16 September 18, 2015 The Giver Chapters 3,4 Vocabulary Preview Directions: Write the sentence and a predicted definition for each underlined word. 1. It was considered rude to call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals. Lily, he decided, would have to learn that soon, or she would be called in for chastisement because of her insensitive chatter. 2. Jonas thought again about that incident. He was still completely bewildered by it He probably should have brought up his feelings of bewilderment that very evening But he had not been able to sort out and put words to the source of his confusion, so he had let it pass.

17. Warm-Up #17 Giver Word Search

18. Warm-Up #18 Grammar Diagnostic #1-40

19. Warm-Up #19 September 24, 2015 Job Analysis and Reflection 153 Days of School Left Many of you are older than Jonas and have years to decide what career or job you want to have in the future. What job interest you at this present time and why? What skills are required for this job or career? Part B You have now been given your assignment. How do you feel about the job you have been assigned? Do you think you are or are not capable of performing this job for the rest of your life? Explain. Part A

20. Warm-Up #20 September 28, 2015 Child Labor Advanced Write an objective summary of the article you selected. Make sure you are as thorough as possible. 100 word minimum Standard What images stand out to you as you view the video? How would you feel if you had to work at a young age? What is the proper age for kids to work full or part time? 100 word minimum

21. Warm-Up #21 September 29, 2015 Child Labor #2 Do you feel that Americans should purchase items made from child labor? Why or Why Not? Use the child labor article to support your claim. Be sure to cite textual evidence.