Who Moved My Cheese
By Spencer Johnson, M.D.
Who Moved My Cheese Collage Project Instructions
In this project, you will create a collage based on life goals and revelations made during the reading of WMMC for Teens. Your collage will be broken up into 5 sections.
The images that you choose for sections 1 – 4 can be saved in your Google drive and printed out, cut from magazines and newspapers, or can be a combination of both. You may also use your own photos, but select pictures that you don’t mind sticking on a poster.
Section 1 – Academic Goals
Select images and phrases that represent your high school, and post high school goals.
Section 2 – Family Goals
Select images and phrases that represent your short and long term family goals. For example, a clock could represent spending more time with your family.
Section 3 – Career Goals
Select images and phrases that represent your career goals for adulthood.
Section 4 – Material and Intangible Goals
Select a combination of photos that represent the things you want, such as a house, cars, or clothing. Also select photos that represent things you want, but that may not be seen or touched. For example, if you want peace or love in your life, choose a picture of a heart. We can’t see love, but there are symbols for love.
Section 5 – Descriptive Paragraph
Write a descriptive paragraph about your collage. Your paragraph should be about the following:
o At least one important image from each section, describing what it is
o Using details to explain why you chose the images you chose, and why they are important to you
Presentations – Collage presentations will take place on Tuesday April 30th, 2013. Please see the rubric for more specific requirements.
Who Moved My Cheese for Teens Group Roles
Group Manager –
o Keeps group on task by making sure that “accountable talk” conversations are taking place
o Keeps the time by making sure that no one student dominates the conversation, and by making sure that each group member speaks/shares
Recorder –
o Writes groups thoughts, ideas and responses on chart paper
o Takes notes during conversation, writing down the most important points made
Materials Manager –
o Distributes and collects materials like books, post it notes, and supplies
o Keeps work area neat and organized
Reporter –
o Speaks for the group during share out times
o Reports important group questions and information to the teacher
Discussion starters/helpers
ü I can connect to this because…
ü This reminds me of…
ü I think ________ because…
ü My opinion on that topic is ________ because…
ü I wonder about _________ because…
ü I used to think _________ but now I think _________ because…
Discussion questions to ask your group
ü How would that situation have been different if _______ ?
ü Can you explain that point further?
ü What do you think about what I just said?
ü Why do you believe that? What evidence or experience do you have that supports your belief?
Discussion rules
1. Respect the speaker.
2. One speaker at a time.
3. Ask for clarification if you need it.
4. Agree to disagree with your group if opinions differ.
Journal Rubric
Score 3 - The student:
o stated the topic (event or writing on the wall)
o explained a relevant connection to the topic
o explained the outcome
o explain the decision making process (why you did/said what you did/said)
o wrote at least 8 sentence
Score 2 – The student is missing only one of the above criteria
Score 1 – The student made an attempt, but was missing two or more criteria
Score 0 – The student did not write a journal response
What to write on post-it notes for writings on the wall
o To me, this means…
o I can relate or connect to this because…
o This helped me realize that…
Post Secondary Brochure
– create an informative brochure on your academic interests after you complete high school. Use the school’s official website to complete your information.
Panel 1 (cover)
· Name of School
· Your Information (name, class (8A/8B), date)
· Picture of School Campus
· Picture of School logo(s), school slogan, school emblem/shield
Panel 2 (inside cover)
· School Profile
o When opened
o Type of school (4 year, 2 year, community college, technical school, trade school, etc.)
o Location (City, State)
o Setting (urban, suburban, rural)
o # of Students currently enrolled
· Academics
o What percentage of applicants is accepted?
o Student to faculty ratio
o SAT score requirements
o GPA requirements
Panel 3 (middle of inside)
· Cost
o Per year for undergraduate student
§ In state
§ Out of state
o Housing options (dorms, apartments, commute)
o Financial Aid available (loans, grants, scholarships)
· Photo of Campus
Panel 4
· Academic majors offered (list ones that interest you – 3 to 5 majors)
· Student Activities ( ones that interest you – 3 to 5 clubs and/or activities)
· Special Features – What does this school offer that others may not have? For example, does the school have a state of the art bio-technology program? Does the school have state of the art living facilities, sports facilities, theaters, dining halls, etc.?
Panel 5 - testimonial
· Use this section to write a paragraph (at least 8 sentences) describing why you are interested in this school. What makes it better than other schools? Why would you want to go to school there? Be sure to include your career goals, and how this school can help you achieve them. Include more photos in the additional space, if any.
· End this paragraph with your first name, age, and location (Suzie, 14, Pittsburgh, PA)
Panel 6 (back cover)
· School Contact information
o Name
o Address
o Website
o Phone number(s)
· Additional photo(s)
In this project, you will create a collage based on life goals and revelations made during the reading of WMMC for Teens. Your collage will be broken up into 5 sections.
The images that you choose for sections 1 – 4 can be saved in your Google drive and printed out, cut from magazines and newspapers, or can be a combination of both. You may also use your own photos, but select pictures that you don’t mind sticking on a poster.
Section 1 – Academic Goals
Select images and phrases that represent your high school, and post high school goals.
Section 2 – Family Goals
Select images and phrases that represent your short and long term family goals. For example, a clock could represent spending more time with your family.
Section 3 – Career Goals
Select images and phrases that represent your career goals for adulthood.
Section 4 – Material and Intangible Goals
Select a combination of photos that represent the things you want, such as a house, cars, or clothing. Also select photos that represent things you want, but that may not be seen or touched. For example, if you want peace or love in your life, choose a picture of a heart. We can’t see love, but there are symbols for love.
Section 5 – Descriptive Paragraph
Write a descriptive paragraph about your collage. Your paragraph should be about the following:
o At least one important image from each section, describing what it is
o Using details to explain why you chose the images you chose, and why they are important to you
Presentations – Collage presentations will take place on Tuesday April 30th, 2013. Please see the rubric for more specific requirements.
Who Moved My Cheese for Teens Group Roles
Group Manager –
o Keeps group on task by making sure that “accountable talk” conversations are taking place
o Keeps the time by making sure that no one student dominates the conversation, and by making sure that each group member speaks/shares
Recorder –
o Writes groups thoughts, ideas and responses on chart paper
o Takes notes during conversation, writing down the most important points made
Materials Manager –
o Distributes and collects materials like books, post it notes, and supplies
o Keeps work area neat and organized
Reporter –
o Speaks for the group during share out times
o Reports important group questions and information to the teacher
Discussion starters/helpers
ü I can connect to this because…
ü This reminds me of…
ü I think ________ because…
ü My opinion on that topic is ________ because…
ü I wonder about _________ because…
ü I used to think _________ but now I think _________ because…
Discussion questions to ask your group
ü How would that situation have been different if _______ ?
ü Can you explain that point further?
ü What do you think about what I just said?
ü Why do you believe that? What evidence or experience do you have that supports your belief?
Discussion rules
1. Respect the speaker.
2. One speaker at a time.
3. Ask for clarification if you need it.
4. Agree to disagree with your group if opinions differ.
Journal Rubric
Score 3 - The student:
o stated the topic (event or writing on the wall)
o explained a relevant connection to the topic
o explained the outcome
o explain the decision making process (why you did/said what you did/said)
o wrote at least 8 sentence
Score 2 – The student is missing only one of the above criteria
Score 1 – The student made an attempt, but was missing two or more criteria
Score 0 – The student did not write a journal response
What to write on post-it notes for writings on the wall
o To me, this means…
o I can relate or connect to this because…
o This helped me realize that…
Post Secondary Brochure
– create an informative brochure on your academic interests after you complete high school. Use the school’s official website to complete your information.
Panel 1 (cover)
· Name of School
· Your Information (name, class (8A/8B), date)
· Picture of School Campus
· Picture of School logo(s), school slogan, school emblem/shield
Panel 2 (inside cover)
· School Profile
o When opened
o Type of school (4 year, 2 year, community college, technical school, trade school, etc.)
o Location (City, State)
o Setting (urban, suburban, rural)
o # of Students currently enrolled
· Academics
o What percentage of applicants is accepted?
o Student to faculty ratio
o SAT score requirements
o GPA requirements
Panel 3 (middle of inside)
· Cost
o Per year for undergraduate student
§ In state
§ Out of state
o Housing options (dorms, apartments, commute)
o Financial Aid available (loans, grants, scholarships)
· Photo of Campus
Panel 4
· Academic majors offered (list ones that interest you – 3 to 5 majors)
· Student Activities ( ones that interest you – 3 to 5 clubs and/or activities)
· Special Features – What does this school offer that others may not have? For example, does the school have a state of the art bio-technology program? Does the school have state of the art living facilities, sports facilities, theaters, dining halls, etc.?
Panel 5 - testimonial
· Use this section to write a paragraph (at least 8 sentences) describing why you are interested in this school. What makes it better than other schools? Why would you want to go to school there? Be sure to include your career goals, and how this school can help you achieve them. Include more photos in the additional space, if any.
· End this paragraph with your first name, age, and location (Suzie, 14, Pittsburgh, PA)
Panel 6 (back cover)
· School Contact information
o Name
o Address
o Website
o Phone number(s)
· Additional photo(s)