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The activities below can help reinforce the material in this On ® workbook when used in the classroom. Many are experiential, helping students work together to better understand issues related to starting high school and to improve skills needed for success in school and life. You can also use these activities to help students meet select Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS.ELA). Correlations to specific standards are listed below each activity. Visit www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy to learn more. Teacher’s/Leader’s Guide for On Pages 4-7—What’s new? Starting high school means a lot of changes. From the first few pages of the workbook, have students choose 1 area they’re most apprehensive about. For example, it may be getting used to new students, teachers, surroundings, procedures and classes. Have students keep a journal about their progress in that area. Have them write the first entry as soon as possible (such as before they start school), then other entries after 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, in the middle of the school year and at the end of the year. Have them complete the assignment with a final essay on the changes they experienced. Supports Writing Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3a,b,c,d,e CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3a,b,c,d,e CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.10 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.10 Page 8—Getting ready If your students haven’t yet started high school, arrange for them to meet briefly (ideally, 1-on-1) with first-year students at your local high school. Have them interview the older students about how to best prepare for high school. For example, your students may be advised to: • buy certain supplies • visit the school building several times • meet some teachers. After the meetings, have a class discussion about advice given. You may want to have the older students continue serving as mentors throughout the school year. Supports Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c,d CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1c,d Page 10—Give me some credits Have students find out their high school’s requirements for course credits needed to graduate. (Graduation requirements may also include passing a statewide assessment exam.) If possible, give each student a copy of the school policy manual or course catalog to find this information. Or have them explore the Web site of the school and/or state education department. Supports Writing Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7 starting high school ® Please read: Talk to a professional! This guide is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified expert. 2014 Edition ©2001 Channing Bete Company, Inc. All rights reserved. (04-14-A) Channing Bete Company, One Community Place, South Deerfield, MA 01373 • 20D-0027 To reorder call (800) 628-7733 or visit www.channing-bete.com and ask for item number PS92714 Follow your organization’s policies and regulations (for example, those that apply to parental notification and consent) when using these activities. C O M P A N Y Channin ®