| CareerZone Lesson Plan Registry
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| What's My Line? |
| Author(s): Cathie E. Peck |
| Grades: 9 - 12 |
| Subject: Career Development and Occupational Studies |
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| Learning Context:
The students will: 1. Select and read a novel from the New York State Teacher's reading list. 2. List the characters from the novel and identify their careers. 3. Use CareerZone to explore one of the careers in greater detail. 4. Explain in essay format why the character is or is not well-suited for that particular career. This activity increases the student's exposure to classic literature. It could be included into any English curriculum. The students needs to know how to: 1. Obtain a copy of the novel. 2. Access the CareerZone. 3. Compare and contrast the character's assets with the career requirements. 4. Express his/her thoughts in writing. |
| Procedure:
1. The teacher duplicates and distributes copies of the NYS Teacher's reading list. 2. The teacher reviews techniques (as needed) for: a. Locating a summary of each book. b. Locating books in the library or ordering the books through the mid-york library system, etc. c. Accessing and navigating CareerZone. d. Preparing a well-written essay. 3. The teacher duplicates and distributes copies of the rubric and explain its' use. 4. The teacher establishes a timeline for students to: a. Select their novel. b. Complete their reading. c. Prepare their first draft. d. Make an appointment for a consultation with the teacher. e. Submit their final paper. f. Evaluate their efforts. |
| Instructional/Environmental Modifications:
Students may need instruction for: 1. Ordering books through mid-york. 2. Basic computer skills. 3. Documenting information from the Internet Teachers may need to: -limit the choices from the reading list. -order the books in classroom quantities from their BOCES. -reserve the computer lab for access to the Internet and word processors. |
| Materials and Supplies:
1. NYS Teacher's Reading List 2. Novels 3. Timeline 4. Rubric -CareerZone -word processor -dictionaries or spell check |
| Time Required:
Planning Implementation will vary based on: 1. Ease of obtaining the novels 2. Access to the computers 3. Length of the novel 4. Student reading ability and computer skills |
| Assessment Tools and Techniques:
The advantage of using a timeline allows the teacher to: 1. Maintain contact with students and their progress. 2. Identify students who are struggling with the assignment. 3. Intervene and assist students in need. The rubric is beneficial in: 1. Reflecting the teacher's expectation 2. Assisting the student in critically examining their work. |
| Reflections:
1. It might be interesting to have students host job interviews for the main characters. Imagine trying to determine if Captain Kidd (Treasure Island) or Captain Hornblower (Moby Dick) or Captain Hook (Peter Pan) would make the better captain for your cruise line. 2. Instead of reading about imaginary characters, students may prefer to examine their heroes (music stars, actors, athletes). Have the students identify the career that made their hero famous. Then have them research what career their hero actually trained for and why. The students could look at aging superstars (Pete Rose, Jim Kelly, David Lee Roth, Madonna, Bobby Sherman, Annette Funicello, Molly Ringwald). How have their careers changed? What have they done to survive? What skills do they posses to help them prepare for their future? |