**Extra Credit**

This assignment will be counted as EXTRA CREDIT if you choose to accept =) The last day to post your response is 2-2-2011(Wednesday)

Career Goals

Upon graduating from high school, it is important for students to think about their plans for the future, whether they include additional schooling, joining the workforce, or some other activity.

Think about what you would like your career to be after you graduate from high school.  In a well-developed essay, state your career goals for the next five years and explain your plans to achieve these goals. (3 paragraphs)

As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you:

develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your controlling idea to the audience.

support your controlling idea with meaningful examples, reasons, and information based upon your research or readings.

organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.

use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.

edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.