Module 1: What’s Next?
Thinking About Life After
High School
Through writing and reading, this
module invites you to “figure out what
it is you want to do next, consider how
well prepared you are for the next
stage in your life, and then begin to
develop plans for making the transition
into life after high school.”
-Expository Reading and Writing
Materials, Module 1
ERWC 1 Activity 1
The assignments for this unit will include:
1. A collection of shorter writings you
develop to help generate ideas, think
about ideas, and finally make decisions
about—or evaluate—ideas.
2. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) in
which you provide answers to important
questions regarding your application for
a school or career opportunity.
Your culminating writing piece will be:
 The writing required for a college
application’s personal statement section
What About College?
 Listen to an interview with several recent college
graduates on National Public Radio (aired September 1,
2016): "College Graduates Weigh In on the Value of
Higher Education." [8:15 min]
 http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/09/01/49208359
2/college-graduates-weigh-in-on-the-value-of-highereducation
ERWC 1 Activity 2
Write to collect ideas about your plans for
the future:
Questions to help you start:
1. If you are going to college, why did you
make this decision and where will you
go? What do you hope to gain from your
college experience? –OR2. If you are going into the work world or
the military, why are you choosing that
option? What do you hope to gain from
working or entering the military?
ERWC 1 Activity 2
Reread what you have written and…
1. List reasons why you are ready for
the next stage in your life.
2. List questions you have regarding
what you need to know about your
plans.