Our Careers from A to Z lesson plan introduces students to some of the basic skills needed for most careers, as well as bringing awareness to several career opportunities. Students are at an age when they do not need to make a career choice, but it is helpful for students to be exposed to the numerous careers that will be available to them in the future. During this lesson, students are asked to research careers that they might be interested in and create information posters about them, which they then share with the class, sharpening their public speaking and presentation skills. Students are also asked to match given statements to their most likely career or job.
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to define career, identify and compare several careers, and summarize basic skills needed for most careers.
Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6