Career Readiness IIi Lesson Plan

What

Career Readiness IIi Lesson Plan

When

1/12/2026

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Day 1 – January 12
Lesson: Appropriate Communication Across Settings
Students will learn that communication changes depending on the setting (school, home, community, online). Discuss how tone, word choice, and body language should be appropriate for each setting. Provide examples of formal vs. informal communication and respectful vs. disrespectful language. Students will identify appropriate communication behaviors in different environments.
Worksheet – Communication in Different Settings
Directions: Read each situation and choose the best answer.
1. You are speaking to your teacher in class. What is the best way to communicate?
• A. Use slang and jokes
• B. Speak politely and listen carefully
• C. Interrupt when you have something to say
• D. Ignore instructions
2. When talking with friends at lunch, it is appropriate to:
• A. Shout across the room
• B. Use respectful language
• C. Talk while others are speaking
• D. Make fun of others
3. Which behavior shows good communication at a store?
• A. Cutting in line
• B. Speaking clearly and politely
• C. Arguing loudly
• D. Ignoring employees
4. Online communication should always be:
• A. Honest and respectful
• B. Mean if you disagree
• C. Private but rude
• D. Careless
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Day 2 – January 13
Lesson: Active Listening Skills
Students will learn the importance of active listening, including making eye contact, not interrupting, and responding appropriately. Discuss how listening helps prevent misunderstandings and builds positive relationships.
Worksheet – Active Listening
Directions: Choose the best answer.
1. Active listening means:
• A. Waiting to talk
• B. Paying attention to the speaker
• C. Thinking about something else
• D. Interrupting politely
2. Which action shows you are listening?
• A. Looking at your phone
• B. Making eye contact
• C. Talking to a friend
• D. Walking away
3. Why is listening important?
• A. It helps avoid conflict
• B. It wastes time
• C. It shows boredom
• D. It makes others angry
4. If you don’t understand what someone said, you should:
• A. Ignore it
• B. Ask a respectful question
• C. Laugh
• D. Walk away
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Day 3 – January 14
Lesson: Respecting Different Opinions
Students will explore how people can have different thoughts, opinions, and beliefs. Discuss respectful ways to disagree and the importance of acceptance and tolerance in school and community settings.
Worksheet – Respecting Differences
Directions: Choose the best answer.
1. When someone disagrees with you, you should:
• A. Get angry
• B. Listen respectfully
• C. Yell
• D. Walk away immediately
2. Respecting others’ beliefs means:
• A. Agreeing with everyone
• B. Accepting differences
• C. Changing your beliefs
• D. Arguing
3. Which statement shows respect?
• A. “You’re wrong.”
• B. “That’s stupid.”
• C. “I understand your point.”
• D. “Stop talking.”
4. Why is it important to respect differences?
• A. It builds positive relationships
• B. It causes problems
• C. It leads to conflict
• D. It is unimportant
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Day 4 – January 15
Lesson: Working With Others in Group Settings
Students will learn teamwork skills such as sharing ideas, taking turns, and compromising. Discuss how cooperation helps groups succeed in classrooms, jobs, and community activities.
Worksheet – Teamwork Skills
Directions: Choose the best answer.
1. Working as a team means:
• A. Doing all the work yourself
• B. Sharing responsibilities
• C. Ignoring others
• D. Competing against teammates
2. If two people want different ideas, the best solution is to:
• A. Argue
• B. Compromise
• C. Quit
• D. Ignore the problem
3. Taking turns shows:
• A. Respect
• B. Anger
• C. Disinterest
• D. Control
4. A good team member:
• A. Listens to others
• B. Refuses help
• C. Talks over everyone
• D. Complains
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Day 5 – January 16
Lesson: Applying Social Skills in Real-Life Situations
Students will apply communication, listening, respect, and teamwork skills to real-life situations. Discuss how these skills are used at school, work, and in the community.
Worksheet – Social Skills in Action
Directions: Choose the best answer.
1. If a classmate has a different idea, you should:
• A. Laugh at them
• B. Listen and respond respectfully
• C. Walk away angrily
• D. Ignore them
2. When working in a group, communication should be:
• A. Clear and respectful
• B. Loud and demanding
• C. Silent
• D. Rude
3. Accepting others means:
• A. Judging differences
• B. Respecting opinions
• C. Avoiding people
• D. Arguing
4. Strong social skills help you:
• A. Build relationships
• B. Create conflict
• C. Get in trouble
• D. Avoid responsibility
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