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Mentor Reveal

Phase 1.1

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Do Now

If we still need information from you to match you with a mentor: Work on your matching application/beginning of year survey

2. If we are still working to get you the right mentor or you are missing a consent form: Answer the prompt on your worksheet

3. If we have matched you with a mentor: Read the mentor introduction letter to learn more about your mentor

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Key Takeaway

Learning about my mentor’s identity and sharing my own will help me build a strong relationship with them.

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If we still need information from you to match you with a mentor: Today you will be completing your matching application.

2. If we are still working to get you the right mentor or you are missing a consent form: I/your co-teacher will serve as your mentor for now.

Today you will be following along with the lesson.

3. If we have matched you with a mentor: follow along with the lesson and get introduced to your mentor.

We might be in different places, and that's okay!

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Mentor Connection

Each week, we’ll do a lesson about a different topic

At the end of class, you’ll reflect on the lesson in your message to your mentor

Your mentor will respond back by the next week and you’ll be able to see what they said

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Writing Expectations

The more you write to and see each other, the easier it will be to lean on your mentor for guidance and support for your school and personal life.

Remember, your mentor is volunteering to be a great resource for you.

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Writing Expectations

Start with “Hi <mentor’s name>”

Answer the prompt given to you in the lesson

Respond to all of the questions your mentor asks

Ask your own questions for your mentor

Break up your writing into paragraphs

End the message with an ending (ex: talk to you soon, let me know what you think, see you soon at the event) + your name.

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Prompt: Mentor Connection

1) Say hello to your mentor and introduce yourself. Ask one thing that you would like to learn more about your mentor (their job, their life experiences, etc.).

Hi, I am…

I’m excited to get to know you.

Can you share …

2) Finish these 3 sentence starters so your mentor can get to know a little bit about you.

Most people would describe me as...

Something you wouldn’t guess about me is...

One thing that I am working on this year is...

3) End your message by telling your mentor that you are looking forward to receiving their reply.

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Sample 1:

My name is Miguel, and I am excited to work with you. Most people would describe me as a funny and social person. I am looking forward to your reply.

Does it meet all the writing expectations?

What kind of response do you think you would get back?

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TALKING POINTS

Before you write to your mentor, let's take a look at some examples so you get a better idea of what a message to your mentor could look like.

*Have a student read out the message*

Student reflection question: Does the message meet all the writing expectations? What kind of response do you think you would get back?�

The message does not begin with a greeting, a greeting is important because it sets the tone for the message and lets the reader know who the message is intended for.

It is only 3 sentences long; the length of this message does not give the mentor much information about their mentee or about the lesson that they are working on together.

It is not broken into separate paragraphs, separating your ideas into separate paragraphs will make it easier for your mentor to read and understand

And lastly the message does not ask a single question of the mentor. Remember that a relationship is a two-way street and building trust means that you have to give your mentor the opportunity to share about themselves. Asking questions is a great way to do that. 

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Hello John,

My name is Miguel. It is great to meet you and I am excited to get to know each other and work together. I read that you work in business. I am thinking about going into business myself. What is the focus of your job?

Most people would describe me as funny and say that I like to goof around a lot, but I know when to focus on my academics and when to have fun. Something you wouldn’t guess about me is that I write and perform slam poetry. One thing that I am working on this year is passing my Math class. I know I will need to get good at Math to study business so I’m going to put a lot of effort into my goal.

I am looking forward to hearing about who you are more. I feel a little weird introducing myself online, but I know you are doing that same thing. I would like to know why you decided to volunteer and become a mentor.

Talk soon,

Miguel

Does it meet all of the writing expectations?

What kind of response do you think you would get back?

Sample 2:

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Log in at:

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Writing on the Platform

Click on the green bar to open the text box to write.

Your weekly message will appear here, in green

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Click “send message” when you are done writing

You can also record your voice to send as a message!

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