Writing
Imagine that you are giving a welcome talk for the high school Summer Bridge Program (freshman orientation). Prepare a speech addressed to the incoming freshman on how to deal with the stresses of high school. Reflect on some things that may have caused stress in your life during high school. Are there things that you would do differently? In your speech, make sure that you give the students positive coping strategies that will make their transition to high school much more enjoyable. Explain how the strategies will benefit the students.
Rubric for Assignment 5-1
-
Introduction: Identify your audience
-
Coping behaviors: 2 points for each, up to five for a total of 10 points
-
Support for how the behaviors should help: 2 points for each, up to five for a total of 10 points
