EL Student Table of Contents
1. Dream Sheet
2. Personal Strengths Worksheet
3. Areas to Grow Worksheet
4. SameGoal English Learner Plan
5. Journey to America Paper
6. Community Resources Handout
Dream Sheet
Student Name ________________________________
Directions: Answer the following questions that will be used to assist you in
transition planning activities and to determine post school goals.
1. Where do you want to live after graduation?
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2. How do you intend to continue learning after graduation?
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3. What do you want to learn after graduation and where do you want this
learning to occur?
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4. What kind of job do you want when you graduate?
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5. Where do you want to work?
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6. What type of work schedule do you want?
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Personal Strengths
Student Name ________________________________
Directions: Put an X next to any sentence that describes you. When you’ve
finished, put a star (*) next to the 3 sentences that best describe you.
I am reliable. I am energetic.
I am friendly. I am a good listener.
I am easy to get along with. I am polite.
I like to do things with others. I am honest.
I like to do things on my own. I am hard working.
I like to help other people. I am usually on time.
I like to keep things neat and I am serious.
organized.
I like to have a good time. I am generous.
I do not brag too much. I am proud of myself.
I stick with things until they get done. I can keep a secret.
I can work out my problems on my I am a good friend.
own.
I ask others for help when I need it. I am a good student.
I can help others work out their I am musical.
problems.
I am good with mechanical things. I am artistic.
I have good common sense. I am good with words.
I can “get to the heart of things.” I am good with my hands.
Use this space to write down other strengths that you have:
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Areas to Grow
Student Name ________________________________
Directions: For each statement check if the characteristic is difficult for you
(YES), not difficult for you (NO) or SOMETIMES difficult for you.
Characteristic YES NO SOMETIMES
I have a hard time paying attention in class.
I am easily distracted by noises and movements.
It is difficult for me to memorize information.
I forget what I am supposed to do after instruction.
I have trouble figuring out new words.
I have difficulty understanding what I read.
Reading out loud is difficult for me.
I can spell words, but then forget them.
My handwriting is hard to read.
I have trouble writing sentences and paragraphs.
I forget how to do math calculation problems.
Math word problems are hard for me.
My memory for math facts is poor.
I forget items that I need.
I lose track of time and do not finish tasks.
I misunderstand what people say to me.
I miss important information when I listen.
I am easily frustrated and lack confidence.
Making friends is hard for me.
SameGoal Sheet
Directions: Obtain a copy of your SameGoal English Learner Plan and attach it to
this page. You can obtain this from the EL teacher or your homeroom teacher.
Journey to America Paper
Student Name ________________________________
Directions: Write a two page paper including all of the following topics. The paper
needs to be a minimum of two pages, double spaced with 12 pt. Font.
1} Write about how simple or difficult it was when you left your home country on your way to the
United States.
2} Write about how other people in the USA have helped you to settle in the new place. (First
impressions, first day/month feeling)
3} Explain how volunteers showed and explained about different important places like grocery
stores, hospitals, our family doctor office, places to get vaccinations, and help with food. (your
thoughts about these places, taste or look of the food, roads, electronic, money currency)
4} Describe how you have made friends and family in the community. (school, church,
neighbors, extended family)
5} Explain the difference in the USA schools. (classroom set up/use, amount of students,
homework, consequences for behavior)
6} If you could change one thing about America, what would it be? Provide examples and
reasoning.
