End of the Year Activity for Seniors

This is my first year teaching seniors. I have absolutely loved it. As we're nearing the end of the year, however, I'm having difficulty having them do/write anything of substance. Senioritis is in full effect. One way I've been motivating them to keep working is giving them tasks that directly relate to their lives.

I used this activity this week for a few reasons. First, I wanted them to reflect on their time in high school. They will be done in a week and I don't want that to be a jarring transition for them. Second, I thought about how invaluable their advice could be to the upcoming seniors. No matter how much I share my words of wisdom based on my experience, there will always be that age gap that prevents me from fully putting myself in their shoes and vice versa. This was an easy way to relay the advice of the current seniors to those next year.

The worksheet (click for the link) includes reflection questions which helps students organize their thinking before composing a letter to an unknown upcoming senior. I would stress this fact, especially if you teach at a small school like me where everybody knows everybody. If they don't know who the letter is going to, they are more likely to take the assignment seriously. 

I can't wait to give my upcoming seniors the letters!

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