BLOCK 1
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Block 1 contains Unit 1 and Unit 2.
Unit 1 is the same in both Math and RLA.
This block is an introductory block that introduces the curriculum to the learner.
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1 Learner Workbook (all 4 lessons in 1 document)
4 Powerpoints (1 for each lesson)
4 Instructor scripts (speaker notes for Power Points)
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Unit 1
Featured Career: Career Exploration
Workforce Value: Employability
Workforce Topic: Career Styles and Preferences
Math
Are You Ready? Introduction
Lesson 1: Get Hired!*
Lesson 2: Suit Up!
Lesson 3: Knuckle Down!
Lesson 4: Get Paid!
To access resources, you will need a folder password. Contact your program administrator or Mockingbird Education for the folder password.
Targets
LESSONS 1 - 4
Reading Targets:
- Visual Literacy and Political Cartoons
- Informational text
- Read Out Loud
Writing Targets:
- Note-taking
Speaking Targets:
- Peer discussion
- Professional speaking
and presenting
Key Terms
LESSONS 1 - 4
Industrial Terms:
Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic Motivation
Syllabus
Self-Concept
Multiple Intelligences
Stress
Career Interest
Work Style
Holland Code
Career Cluster
Employability Skill:
- Employability
Text Structure
LESSON 1
Informational Text:
- Quotes
Visual Literacy:
- Guided imagery
LESSON 2
Informational Text:
- Articles
Visual Literacy:
- Image
- Charts
- Graphs
LESSONS 3 - 4
None
Professional Skill
LESSON 1
- Self-assessment
LESSON 2
- Collaboration
LESSON 3
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
LESSON 4
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
College and Career Readiness Standards
UNIT 1
Math:
RI.5.4, RI.9-10.5, RST.11-12.2, RST.9-10.7, SL.5.1
Workforce Development:
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.5.4, RST.9-10.4, RST.9-10.7,
SL.5.1, SL.5.2
*Lesson 1 is an introduction to the unit and is the same lesson for Math and RLA.
RLA
Are You Ready? Introduction
Lesson 1: Get Hired!*
Lesson 2: Suit Up!
Lesson 3: Knuckle Down!
Lesson 4: Get Paid!
To access resources, you will need a folder password. Contact your program administrator or Mockingbird Education for the folder password.
Targets
LESSONS 1 - 4
Reading Targets:
- Visual Literacy and Political Cartoons
- Informational text Read Out Loud
Writing Targets:
- Note-taking
Speaking Targets:
- Peer discussion
- Professional speaking and presenting
Key Terms
LESSONS 1 - 4
Industrial Terms:
- Motivation Intrinsic
- Motivation Extrinsic
- Motivation Syllabus
- Self Concept
- Multiple Intelligence Stress
- Career Interest Work
- Style Holland Code Career Cluster
Employability Skill:
- Employability
Text Structure
LESSON 1
Informational Text:
- Quotes
Visual Literacy:
- Guided imagery
LESSON 2
Informational Text:
- Articles
Visual Literacy:
- Image
- Charts
- Graphs
LESSONS 3 - 4
None
Professional Skill
LESSON 1
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
College and Career Readiness Standards
UNIT 1
Reading Language Arts:
RI.5.4, RI.9-10.5, RST.11-12.2, RST.9-10.7, SL.5.1
Workforce Development:
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.5.4, RST.9-10.4, RST.9-10.7,
SL.5.1, SL.5.2
*Lesson 1 is an introduction to the unit and is the same lesson for Math and RLA.
Unit 2
Featured Career: High-Growth | High-Demand Industries
Workforce Value: Employability
Workforce Topic: Employability and Career Pathways
Math
Think Like a Mathematician
Lesson 1: Get Hired!*
Lesson 2: Suit Up!
Lesson 3: Knuckle Down!
Lesson 4: Get Paid!
To access resources, you will need a folder password. Contact your program administrator or Mockingbird Education for the folder password.
Targets
LESSONS 1 - 4
Math Targets:
- Math values
- Mindset
Career Targets:
- Employability
Key Terms
LESSONS 1 - 4
Math Terms:
- Mathematical Thinking
- Mathematical Identity
- Growth Mindset
- Fixed Mindset
- Concept
- Procedures
- Industrial Terms:
- Occupation
- Job Description
- Salary
- Educational Requirements
- Projected Outlook
- Skill
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Business
- Internship
Employability Skill:
- Employability
Text Structure
LESSON 1
Informational Text:
- Quotes
- Articles
Visual Literacy:
- Graphic organizers
- Guided imagery
LESSON 2
Informational Text:
- Articles
Visual Literacy:
- Images
LESSON 3
- None
LESSON 4
Visual Literacy:
- Images
Professional Skill
LESSON 1
- Self-assessment
LESSON 2
- Collaboration
LESSON 3
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
LESSON 4
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
College and Career Readiness Standards
Math:
MP.1, MP.2, MP.3, MP.7, RI.5.4, RST.11-12.2,
SL.5.1
Workforce Development:
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.5.4, RST.9-10.4, RST.9-10.7,
SL.5.1, SL.5.2
RLA
Think Like a Professional Communicator
Lesson 1: Get Hired!*
Lesson 2: Suit Up!
Lesson 3: Knuckle Down!
Lesson 4: Get Paid!
To access resources, you will need a folder password. Contact your program administrator or Mockingbird Education for the folder password.
Targets
LESSONS 1-4
Reading Targets:
- Anatomy of Forms
- RLA stamina characteristics
- Visual Literacy and Political Cartoons
- Informational text
- Read Out Loud
Writing Targets:
- Anatomy of forms
- Create a personal fact sheet
- General writing instructions and guidelines
- Revision and editing
- Master Application
Speaking Targets:
- Peer discussion
- Debate
- Professional speaking and presenting
Key Terms
LESSONS 1-4
RLA Terms:
- Communication
- Impression
- Expression
- Stamina
- Code-Switching
- Standard English
- Editing
Industrial Terms:
- Occupation
- Job Description
- Salary
- Educational Requirements
- Projected Outlook
- Skill
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Business
- Job Application
Employability Skill:
- Employability
Text Structure
LESSON 1
Informational Text:
- Quotes
- Articles
Visual Literacy:
- Graphic organizers
- Guided imagery
LESSON 2
Informational Text:
- Articles
- Form
Visual Literacy:
- Images
LESSON 3
- None
LESSON 4
- None
Professional Skill
LESSON 1
- Self-assessment
LESSON 2
- Collaboration
LESSON 3
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
LESSON 4
- Self-assessment
- Collaboration
College and Career Readiness Standards
Reading Language Arts:
RI.5.4, RI.9-10.5, RST.11-12.2, W.6-8.2, W.11-
12.4, SL.5.1, SL.5.2, SL.5.4
Workforce Development:
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.5.4, RST.9-10.4, RST.9-10.7,
SL.5.1, SL.5.2