English 30-2

Congratulations on finishing part A of your diploma exam! Today you have a few choices:

1. If you have not completed your Shawshank Redemption/Night Essay, please do this first.
2. If you have not completed your Night project, please do this next.


After this, you have several options:

1. Reading comprehension practice for diploma: http://alberta.exambank.com/grade12.html#en302
(See me for login)

or

2. Learn some amazing life advice: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership

Watch and write a journal entry about the video

or

3. Write a letter to an incoming grade 9 students with some sage wisdom for succeeding in high school.

Adulting

You are all going to graduate this year, so I have compiled a list of some of the most common adult tasks you may need to conquer in the coming years, and have provided some links to help you crush adult life!

Lesson 1- Making your Voice Heard

If you would like to vote in the upcoming election, are 18 years old, and a Canadian citizen this post is for you.

1. In order to register to vote, you will need to have a piece of government ID. If you do not have a driver's license, you can get an Alberta Identification Card at a registry agent. For more information, click here: https://servicealberta.ca/id-cards.cfm

2. For more information about the election:
https://www.elections.ab.ca/

3. Start here to find out more about you and the voting process:
https://www.elections.ab.ca/education-and-outreach/election-readiness-toolkit/

Lesson 2- Getting Places

1. City Transit:
https://myride.lethbridge.ca/

2. Getting an Alberta Driver's License:

The process: https://www.alberta.ca/class-7-learners-licence.aspx
Study Guide: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/531.htm
Practice Tests #1- http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/doctype47/production/quiz/PracTestOne/quizmaker.html
#2- http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/doctype47/production/quiz/PracTestTwo/quizmaker.html
#3- More practice with AMA- https://ama.ab.ca/auto-and-driving/learners-practice-exam

Lesson 3- Doing your Taxes

If you need some help doing your taxes: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html

The first time you do your taxes, you could try to find a Free Tax Clinic: Use this link to find a clinic near you:

https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/oecv/external/prot/cli_srch_01_ld.action

Filing online is pretty easy, and there are many legitimate online sources you can use for help. Make sure to check them out carefully before you enter any personal information! In addition, read very carefully to make sure you don't miss anything. Some examples are services are H&R Block online or Ufile.