Basic Skills for the Real World
Skills typically taught in grades 9–14
Learners with low-level reading skillsdevelop essential survival skills inpreparation for making life and jobdecisions. They make choices in real
world settings while acquiring andapplying reading, writing, mathematics,and problem solving skills. The interactivelearning environment incorporatesonline assistance with strong audio andvisual support.
Joe Moves Up
Appropriate job attitudes
Phone skills
Customer service
Job review forms
Using a catalog
Using a map
Communication skills
Cooking
KC Makes Choices
Emergency first aid
Gangs
Drugs and alcohol
Interpersonal skills
Job ads
Job applications
Résumés
Job interviews
Job vocabulary
Using coins and currency
Dealing with learning disabilities
Reading comprehension
Self-esteem
Linda’s New Start
Job handbook
Organizational chart
Customer service
Comparison shopping
Figuring discounts
Finding child care
Using a time card
Interpreting paychecks
Linda Day by Day
Computing mileage
Using a map
Using a delivery schedule
Comparison shopping
Planning an event
Time management
Making a budget
Fact vs. opinion
Self-esteem
Duc and Linh
Locating medical care
Using the phone book
Routine business calls
Using a map
Using a calculator
Using coins and currency
Nutrition
Prenatal care
New Challenges
Using a map
Unit pricing
Common weights and measures
Comparing prices
Nutritional labels
Using coins and currency
Making appointments
Filling out applications
Job interviews
Grace Under Pressure
Self-assessment
Career search
Job interviews
Personal budgets
Home repairs
Paying bills
Grief issues
Self-esteem
Price comparisons
Diet and exercise
Purchasing a car
Personal loans
Amazing Grace
Test-taking strategies
Time management
Figuring mileage
Using a map
Comparing prices
Writing ads and letters
Phone skills
Budgeting
Figuring commissions
Business Basics
Skills typically taught in grades 9–14
Requires audio support
Learners are introduced to the worldof work, exploring important basicbusiness concepts and the impact oftheir actions on both their personalsuccess and the overall success of theiremployer. The content is presented at areading level of sixth grade to allow forease in readability.
The bottom line
How you affect the bottom line
Becoming a most valuable employee
Problem solving at Boundary Boats
Problem solving at Harbor Hotel
Job Skills for the Real World
Skills typically taught in grades 9–14
Young adults with minimal job seeking experience learn how to identify and apply their individual skills duringemployment searches. Learners are challenged to explore job-hunting strategies that will enhance their careerpotential. Lessons provide realistic, hands-on opportunities for writing résumés, completing applications, andsimulating interviews.
Unit 1: Which Job for Me?
Learners assess their skills and abilities as they watch the online charactersselect the appropriate job.
What’s Out There
What’s In Here
Making a Choice
Taking a Chance
Unit 2: Choosing the Right Job
Learners explore job opportunities and make career choices.
Who Am I?
What Fits Me
Using Ads
A Better Way
Unit 3: The Job Hunt
Learners experience the step-by step process of completing job applications,writing résumés, and preparing forinterviews.
Applications
Resumes
Cover Letters
Interviews