LAUNCH GRADE 11: TAKE ACTION! lesson 7: postsecondary plan outcome: Students draft a postsecondary plan for life after high school. OBJECTIVES * review the difference between short-term, intermediate, and long-term planning. * Explain the expectations for the postsecondary plan project. * Draft a postsecondary plan for life after high school. * present a postsecondary plan and get feedback from the class. * Explain how having a plan is the first step in taking action. ASSESSMENT * postsecondary plan * reflection MATERIALS NEEDED * postsecondary action steps cards (one set per group) * SAMpLE postsecondary plan and rubric * Computers with internet access * "postsecondary plan" handout PREPARATION * photocopy the rubric. lesson outline 1. Motivation postsecondary planning (10 minutes) 2. Direct Instruction postsecondary planning (5-10 minutes) 3. Independent Practice postsecondary planning time (10-40 minutes) 4. Whole Group Discussion presentations (10-20 minutes) 5. Summary taking action on your plan (5-10 minutes) Reflection Which postsecondary option is most interesting to you, as of today? Why? 56 LESSon 7: poStSEConDAry pLAn