LAUNCH GRADE 10: SPEAK UP! collaborative activity: PSAT (or ASPiRE) PSA (10-20 minutes) OBJECTIVE: STUdEnTS Will CREATE A PSA ABoUT ThE loGiSTiCS oF PSAT And/oR ASPiRE dAY in ThEiR SChool. have students create and practice their PSAs in small groups. They should tell: * WhAT the test is * WhY the test is important * WhEn and WhERE the test will take place * hoW to register Students can use any and all persuasive techniques they discussed in the motivation. have the groups perform for the rest of the class. Afterwards, discuss: * What persuasive techniques did each group use to get their message across? * What made the most effective PSAs engaging? independent practice: registering for the PSAT (or ASPiRE) and next steps (10-40 minutes) OBJECTIVE: STUdEnTS Will REGiSTER And CREATE A liST oF nEXT STEPS To TAkE in oRdER To PREPARE FoR ThE TEST. let students know that one of the best ways to persuade someone else to do something is to model it yourself. Tell students that today, they'll register for either the PSAT or ASPiRE, and identify next steps. in lessons 11 and 12, they'll prepare for the test so they can perform at their best. have students identify their next steps for the test. if the guidance counselor has prepared you with registration booklets, use this time to go over the registration procedure with the class and actually fill out the registration materials. Allow a significant period of time to do this as some of your students may be new to bubble registration forms. summary: looking ahead (5 minutes) OBJECTIVE: STUdEnTS Will CREATE A liST oF nEXT STEPS To TAkE in oRdER To PREPARE FoR ThE TEST. have students share some of their next steps with the class. As a class, commit to following through on those next steps together in the next few weeks. Students can begin preparing academically for the test online or using test-prep books. suggested public service announcements A thin line... (MTV): http://www.athinline.org/ These ads are designed to educate students about the dangers of irresponsible online communication including sexting, cyber bullying, and sending inappropriate photos over the Web. The more you know (NBC): http://www.themoreyouknow.com/ These ads feature celebrities talking about the importance of lifelong learning. Knowhow2go.com: http://www.knowhow2go.org/ This website is one big PSA for college-going. no videos, but a lot of useful information. 92 lESSon 10: inTRodUCTion To PSAT/ASPiREhttp://www.athinline.org http://www.themoreyouknow.com http://www.Knowhow2go.com http://www.knowhow2go.org/