Learning Goals
Students will be able to write professional emails for job inquiries, follow-ups, and problem-solving in adult communication contexts.
Students will be able to create an entry-level resume that highlights skills, experiences, and strengths for post-graduation opportunities.
Students will be able to identify legitimate job opportunities, required qualifications, and common job scams using online job-search tools.
Students will be able to demonstrate interview responses using the STAR method and professional body language in a mock interview setting.
Students will be able to analyze financial choices and respond to unexpected adult responsibilities during the Game of Life simulation.
Students will be able to reflect on identity, strengths, values, and future goals to explain what they are “selling” to employers, colleges, or other pathways.
Students will be able to compare themes of transition to adulthood, choice, consequence, and resilience in a complementary literary text with their own simulation experiences.
Products
Senior Readiness Portfolio
Students compile a polished professional email portfolio, entry-level resume, job search plan, and literary reflection that demonstrates individual readiness for adulthood. The portfolio shows mastery of real-world communication, self-presentation, and text-based reflection.
Senior Readiness Showcase and Mock Interview Panel
Teams present simulation outcomes, interview performance, and literary connections in a public-facing showcase with community partners or peers. The presentation demonstrates collaborative problem-solving, professional communication, and application of learning to real-world scenarios.
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