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Focus Career Unit
Employability Skills Lesson 2

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Lesson Title	Employability Skills Lesson 2
Unit Title	Focus Career Unit
NRS Level	Level 3
Length of Lesson	120 minutes

Lesson Purpose

In the previous class, students began creating a profile on Focus/Career using the resume-building aspect of the tool. Today, they will view available jobs in their area that matches their skill level. Through examining job requirements and the characteristics of successful applicants, students will be able to evaluate data and create their own summary of it to better understand their chances at obtaining one of the jobs matched to their profiles.

Lesson Objectives

Student Target

“I can determine which skills are needed for different job choices.”

CCR Standards

Language

Language Anchor 2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

RI.4.7
Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

RI/RL.6.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

W.5.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

SL.5.2
Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

KYAE Employability Standards

E.2
E.2 Utilize workplace tools and technologies to communicate effectively (e.g., memos/e-mails, basic computer programs, phone systems).
E.6
E.6 Identify and effectively use skills and materials needed for a particular task.
E.9
E.9 Analyze self-performance to better understand strengths and areas for improvement.