LAUNCH GRADE 10: SPEAK UP! lesson 4: transcripts and goal-setting outcome: Students take an inventory of their high school careers and set goals for 10th grade. OBJECTIVES * differentiate between perception and reality. * take an inventory of basic skills. * review the definitions of: transcript, credit, gPA, and class rank. * Compare and contrast sample student transcripts. * identify any gaps between their skill level and what their transcripts say about them. * Set goals for improving academically in 10th grade. ASSESSMENT * transcript Analysis Activity * 10th Grade Academic Goals * reflection MATERIALS NEEDED * Sample student transcripts, with identifying details removed (one sample transcript per group) * individual student transcripts * "Transcripts and Goal Setting" handout * "Sample Transcript Review" handout * "Transcript Analysis" handout * "Short-term Academic Goals" handout PREPARATION * decide if you want to use actual transcripts from your high school or the samples. * get copies of your students' transcripts from the guidance office or school counselor. * Familiarize yourself with the format of transcripts at your school. Note: Because all high schools have different transcript formats and layouts, this lesson is most effective if you are able to use actual student transcripts from your high school. The sample transcripts provided are just general examples. Gather a few transcripts from your guidance counselor and remove names, Social Security Numbers, and other identifying details. lesson outline 1. Motivation perception vs. reality (5 minutes) 2. Direct Instruction transcript terms (5 minutes) 3. Collaborative Activity sample transcript review (10-20 minutes) 4. Independent Practice academic skills and goal-setting (10-20 minutes) 5. Summary goals share out (5 minutes) 28 lESSon 4: trAnSCriPtS And goAl-SEtting