"WHAT DO I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP?" These realistic life skills lessons are sure to help prepare students for the 'real world,' possible careers, and interesting jobs. Whether learning about 28 popular occupations, the training and education required, or discovering their own natural interests and talents, these easy-to-use lessons are sure to guide students as they plan for their future and their future career! (See the product preview to see sample pages).
PRACTICAL LIFE-SKILLS LESSONS:
PART 1:
Features 28 popular occupations and answers key questions such as “What is this job really like?” “What type of education or training is needed?” “How much is the average salary?” and “What is the predicted future job growth?”
PART 2:
Features engaging lessons help students discover what type of job they are personally interested in and have a natural ability for. Students learn about themselves and their possible future as they take helpful aptitude and interest tests, and discover the advantages of college, trade schools, on-the-job training and more.
HIGH-INTEREST READING PASSAGES & PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES:
Students get tons of practice and real-life examples and scenarios while also improving their practical application math skills and comprehension. Whether learning about occupations, prerequisites, training, or themselves, these easy-to-use lessons are sure to help students become more independent as they learn to Prepare For a Job.
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERIES:
Part of the new Independent Living Series, Preparing for a Job provides practical advice and helpful information. This series offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos and illustrations, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students. (See the product preview for more sample pages).
- FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES: READING, WRITING & MATH!
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
- VOCABULARY:
These essential lessons include a glossary of key words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. These words and phrases are highlighted in bold throughout the text.
- ENGAGING LESSONS:
These sequential lessons walk students through key topics and guides them along the path towards Independent Living.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Finding a Career
- 9 Career Fields
- 28 Real-Life Occupations
- Job Descriptions
- Salary & Wages
- Education Planning
- Education Required
- Trade Schools
- On-the-Job Training
- Internships
- Aptitude Tests: "What am I good at?"
- Interest Inventory: "What do I like to do?"
- Applying Aptitude Testing to Potential Careers
- And more...
Whether learning about occupations, training, or themselves... these easy-to-use lessons are sure to help students become more independent as they Prepare For a Job.
READING LEVEL: Gr. 3 - 4
INTEREST LEVEL: Gr. 8 - 12
Remedia Publications
Independent Living: Preparing For a Job
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"WHAT DO I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP?" These realistic life skills lessons are sure to help prepare students for the 'real world,' possible careers, and interesting jobs. Whether learning about 28 popular occupations, the training and education required, or discovering their own natural interests and talents, these easy-to-use lessons are sure to guide students as they plan for their future and their future career! (See the product preview to see sample pages).
PRACTICAL LIFE-SKILLS LESSONS:
PART 1:
Features 28 popular occupations and answers key questions such as “What is this job really like?” “What type of education or training is needed?” “How much is the average salary?” and “What is the predicted future job growth?”
PART 2:
Features engaging lessons help students discover what type of job they are personally interested in and have a natural ability for. Students learn about themselves and their possible future as they take helpful aptitude and interest tests, and discover the advantages of college, trade schools, on-the-job training and more.
HIGH-INTEREST READING PASSAGES & PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES:
Students get tons of practice and real-life examples and scenarios while also improving their practical application math skills and comprehension. Whether learning about occupations, prerequisites, training, or themselves, these easy-to-use lessons are sure to help students become more independent as they learn to Prepare For a Job.
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERIES:
Part of the new Independent Living Series, Preparing for a Job provides practical advice and helpful information. This series offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos and illustrations, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students. (See the product preview for more sample pages).
- FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES: READING, WRITING & MATH!
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
- VOCABULARY:
These essential lessons include a glossary of key words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. These words and phrases are highlighted in bold throughout the text.
- ENGAGING LESSONS:
These sequential lessons walk students through key topics and guides them along the path towards Independent Living.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Finding a Career
- 9 Career Fields
- 28 Real-Life Occupations
- Job Descriptions
- Salary & Wages
- Education Planning
- Education Required
- Trade Schools
- On-the-Job Training
- Internships
- Aptitude Tests: "What am I good at?"
- Interest Inventory: "What do I like to do?"
- Applying Aptitude Testing to Potential Careers
- And more...
Whether learning about occupations, training, or themselves... these easy-to-use lessons are sure to help students become more independent as they Prepare For a Job.
READING LEVEL: Gr. 3 - 4
INTEREST LEVEL: Gr. 8 - 12
Remedia Publications