Materials/Supplies

Name tags; paper; pencils, id samples; job applications; business forms

Contributors & Organizations

1. Instructor
2. Students

Objective

Student will be able to read, say, and write statements and questions.

Vocabulary

names, letters (sight and sound)

Text Books

None required for this unit

Activity/Procedures

Warm-Up : This activity is designed for the first class day. The teacher welcomes students, introduces self, and sets stage for the class and activity.

Introduction: The teacher explains the activity - an orientation to each other.

Activity: Students form a circle; they are wearing pre-made nametags. There is a repetition of names going around the circle. Each student states their name and then the names of the others in the class in round-robin fashion. For re-enforcement: Have each student toss a small beanbag to classmate saying name as they do so. This may be extended by alphabetizing, writing name with proper capitalization, etc.

Extension of Unit:

• Obtaining Employment
• Names on job applications
• Forms of identification
• Identify forms such as W4
• Effective Interpersonal Communication
• Report personal information
• Make formal & informal introductions, greetings, farewells
• Accept & decline offers
• Telephone Communication
• Call 911 & request operator assistance
• Use telephone greetings, leave & take a message

Evaluation/Assessment

Students are successful in remembering names; there is carry-over in that they use names in conversation with each other.

Grammatical Focus

Extension of above:

1. First Letter
2. Beginning, middle, and ending sounds
3. Alphabetize
4. Tie in to Standards 18, 22, and 23.