English IV Service Learning Project DAY ONE

Today you will finalize your choice for your service learning project. REMEMBER, you only have lab time today, Thursday, and Friday of this week. Thursday is a shortened schedule! You will need to have the following tasks completed by the end of class today -- either print your response or email it to Miss Livezey.

I recommend copying the text below, pasting it into a Word document, and filling in your answers. Don't forget to save your work!

1. Declare your project and answer all of the questions below.

• Start by finishing the statement: I have a problem with _______________________.
• Who does this issue affect? Be specific.
• How does this issue affect you and your community? Be specific.
• Why should the solution to this issue be a priority? 

2. Decide how you will collect information for your project. You could ...

• Conduct a survey
• Research published data
• Research a reliable, CURRENT article
• Consult with a professional

3. Decide if you will complete a product or a presentation. You could ...

• Create flyer or pamphlet to distribute to a specific audience
• Create a presentation for a specific audience
• Write an article to submit to a newspaper for publication
• Recruit people to volunteer or donate
• Put together kits for the homeless

4. Predict the results.

• Who will your project affect?
• How will your project provide a positive impact?
• What possible issues might you have to overcome?
• What resources are available to you?

If you're stuck, check out the GCS Service learning website.