Introducing strategies of component writers and introducing purposes of writing

Introduction (5 minutes)

Ask, “What do you think your life will be like when you’re older? Picture yourself at age 25. Where do you think you’ll be living? What kind of job will you have? What will your hobbies be?”

Have students close their eyes and visualize their lives at age 25. Have students open their eyes and share their thoughts with a partner.

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling (5 minutes)

Tell students that a lot of decisions need to be made to get them to the lives of their dreams. They need to learn how to be successful at their dream job, they need to receive the appropriate training/education, and they would benefit from having the support of their family members.

Brainstorm what a supportive family would look like and how they could help students achieve their dreams (they could support students when in school, provide encouragement so students believe they can do anything, etc.).