
Future-Ready for the Big Wide World
Scope & Sequence 2020-2021
Seniors:
Please see your CMTHS Schoology Account for the detailed Senior Seminar lessons for the 20-21 School Year.
01
Welcome to Senior Seminar
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Senior Seminar Syllabus
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Senior Information Survey
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Senior Seminar Pre-Test

In this Module:
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Students will learn about the Senior Seminar Program.
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Students will read the Syllabus for Senior Seminar
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Students will take a Senior Information Survey
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Students will take a Pre-Test designed to assess their knoweledge
Big Ideas:
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A new class is like a new job where there are many rules and policies that must be followed in order to ensure a positive learning environment where all stakeholders are respected and encouraged to participate.
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Knowing what you know and don’t know can help you to figure out what you need to learn.
Concepts:
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Adhering to rules and policies makes a pleasant and safe work environment.
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Taking a pre-test can assist you in determining what you still need to learn.
Competencies:
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Students will follow rules and procedures in Senior Seminar.
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Students will take a pre-test on the Senior Seminar curriculum to determine what previous knowledge they possess.
Essential Questions:
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What rules are necessary to create a positive learning environment?
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What rules in a school are similar to rules in a workplace?
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How can following rules and policies make work more pleasant and safe?
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What do you already know about how to get and keep a job?
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What do you already know about supporting yourself and living on your own?
Workplace Vocabulary & Letters of Reference
02
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Workplace Vocabulary
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Letters of Reference

In this Module:
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Students will learn basic employment vocabulary
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Students will learn about letters of reference/reccomendation and learn the skills necessary to obtain two letters for their portfolio
Big Ideas:
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Just like any field, seeking and retaining employment involves its own vocabulary
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Employers will want evidence that you are awesome as you say you are.
Concepts:
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Students will comprehend commonplace workplace vocabulary and teminology
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Having references from people will improve the quality of your portfolio and allow employers to have a more favorable opinion of you.
Competencies:
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Students will learn employment vocabuluary through comprehension activities
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Students will demonstrate comprehension by using the vocabulary throughout the year in the Senior Seminar Program.
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Students will obtain two Letters of Reference throughout the school year which will be put in their portfolios.
Essential Questions:
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What vocabulary is used in the workplace?
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What terms are important to know when seeking employment?
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Why do I need Letters of Reference?
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What do people write in a Letter of Reference?
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Who makes a good reference?
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How do you ask for a Letter of Reference?
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What are “Resume Builders”?
03
Employment Process & Applications
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Employment Process
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Paper Applications
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Online Applications & Screenings
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Creating an Application Fact Sheet


In this Module:
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Students will learn about the application process
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Students will learn how to fill out a paper and an online application
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Students will learn which tools they can use to assist them in their employment search
Big Ideas:
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In order to obtain employment, applicants must complete different types of job applications, which include demographic information as well as screening tests.
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There are many tools available to a person seeking employment such as employment websites, job search checklists, and learning how to network with people.
Concepts:
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Job applications provide employers with the information they need to determine if you will be a good fit for their workplace. Some of this information is demographic, other information includes screening tests.
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Staying organized with an employment checklist will help a person to make the best of employment opportunities.
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Knowing how to navigate the employment process will benefit your employment search.
Competencies:
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Students will complete a paper information fact sheet similar to an application that they will use to fill out applications in the future.
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Students will be able to complete an online application and know how to take online screening tests.
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Students will understand the overall process of finding employment and how to utilize employment search tools.
Essential Questions:
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Why do employers have applications?
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What information is necessary on an application?
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How must an application be filled out?
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What is a screening test and why do employers use them?
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What is the overall process for finding employment?
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How can a person network to create opportunities?
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What are some tools that will help in employment search?
04
Resumes
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Rules for Writing a Resume
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Parts of a Resume
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Creating YOUR Resume

In this Module:
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Students will learn rules for creating a resume.
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Students will create their own resume.
Big Ideas:
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A resume is a formal document that outlines your skills, abilities, and accomplishments. Resumes are required for most jobs.
Concepts:
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A resume is a profesional document that summarizes a person's skills, certifications, employment history, education history, as well as other important information that an employer would want to know.
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Your resume is a "living document" that you will add to and change over the course of your lifetime.
Competencies:
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Students will gather the information necessary to create a resume.
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Students will create their own resume.
Essential Questions:
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What is a resume?
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Why does a person need to create a resume?
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What makes a solid resume?
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What should you avoid on your resume?

05
Job Interviews
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Interview Basics: Appearance
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Preparation
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During the Interview
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Closing
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Practice Questions
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Interview Rubric

In this Module:
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Students will learn the basics for going on a job interview.
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Students will practice answering job interview questions.
Big Ideas:
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An interview is a meeting between you and a potential employer and is required for almost every job; having good interviewing skills will allow you to present your best self at the interview and get the job.
Concepts:
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A job interview is a meeting that allows the employer to get to know you better where they will ask you questions.
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Making a positive first impression is crucial to a successful interview.
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Being prepared for an interview will allow you to do your best and get the job.
Competencies:
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Students will name and model appropriate behaviors for interviews.
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Students will describe body language and how it can affect an interviewer's perception of you.
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Students will practice creating answers for the most popular interview questions.
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Students will evaluate their progress with an interview rubric.
Essential Questions:
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What can a person do before a job interview to improve their chances of getting the position?
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What steps can a person take to ensure they will do well on an interview?
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What resources are available to practice interview questions?
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How should a person dress and act on a job interview?
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How can a person make a positive first impression during an interview?
