CAREER DAY8TH Grade

8th Grade

04/17/2015

Homeroom Activities (order may vary)

1. Group Discussion

2. Thank You Letter

3. Self Reflection

4. Post “Career Day” Survey

Group Discussion…Each group member must discuss the following questions with the group.

1. Which career speakers did you attend?2. Name one key take away from each

presentation.3. Which was your favorite presentation

and why?4. What is the most important piece of

information that you are leaving with from todays presenters (either college or career)• After discussing it, write it on a post-it note

and give to the teacher.

The 4 L’s1. Look at your partners eyes2. Lean toward your partner3. Lower your voice

4. Listen attentively

Thank You LetterChoose one presenter that you found to be particularly informative or helpful. Compose a professional “Thank You” letter by following the below format. All letters will be delivered to the presenter designated at the top.

Dear Mr./Ms. (presenter’s last name),Section #1: 2-3 lines thanking them for presenting today. Tell them one thing you enjoyed from their presentation.Section #2: 2-3 lines explaining what you learned from them today. Also take a moment to tell them how you will use this knowledge for your future. Section #3: Conclude by thanking them again for both their time and presentation. Best regards,(Signature)

Example Thank You LetterDear Mr. Jones,Thank you for your presentation today on Cal State Fullerton. I especially enjoyed all the interesting and unique facts of the campus. My favorite fact is that Fullerton State was the first Cal State to offer Ph.D programs.The information you presented today at our school was very insightful. You helped show the importance of attaining a college degree with the statistics you showed us; you further highlighted how your school does help students by offering such a wide-range of majors. This information will help me understand the importance of doing research into colleges when it comes time for me to apply.Thank you again for taking the time to come to our school and talk with us. It was great to hear the information and to see the amazing things your school has to offer.Best regards,Mr. Spinogatti

Career Day Survey

• All students will complete a “Career Day” Survey• This survey will be used to help make future decisions

and guide what was helpful for the student.

Individual Reflection

• Today you had the opportunity to learn about several college and career opportunities. In a carefully constructed couple of paragraphs:• Identify and explain what your main takeaways (2-3) from todays experience

were. • Support what you are saying with specific information from the presentations.• Explain how this information has the potential to influence you and/or the

decisions that you make.• How will you use the information from todays career day.

• Finally, as you approaching the end of middle school and the entrance into High School, what actions are you going to take in order to prepare for your future (college and/or career)?