Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Life Skills
Assignment 1 of 8
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Student: _________________________ Teacher: __________________
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ASSIGNMENT
GRADE
1A.
Worksheet: Life Skills Orientation
1B.
Journal Entry: Complete Personal Career Notebook activity on p. 5 (omit “Get Motivated”),
AND Real World Connection on p. 9.
STB: Read pp. 6-10.
Portfolio Item: Use the Graphic Organizer on p. 6 to complete the lists described in the second
paragraph on p. 8. Include the brainstorm of possible careers discussed at top of p. 9.
STB: Read pp. 10–12. SWB: Use workbook pp. 9–10 Lifestyle Survey Interview to interview two
people.
STB: Read pp. 13–21.
Worksheet: Job Outlook Exploration
STB: Complete Review Key Concepts Questions 2-7 on p. 24.
Journal Entry: Complete the Personal Career Notebook activity on page 29 (omit “Get Motivated”).
STB: Read pp. 30–34.
Worksheet: Decision Making in Practice
STB: Read pp. 35–38.
Portfolio Item: Journal Entry: Answer the six Lifestyle Goals Questions on p. 36.
Portfolio Item: SWB: Complete Know Your Work Values on pp. 19 and 20.
STB: Read pp. 38-45.
Portfolio Item: Worksheet: Interest Profiler
Portfolio Item: Worksheet: Aptitude and Abilities
Journal Entry: Look at the learning styles on p. 42. What is your preferred learning style? What other
learning styles do you use? Think of one career that would be best for each type of learner.
Portfolio Item: Worksheet: A Little Personality
Portfolio Item: Worksheet: Reality Check
1C.
1D.
1E.
1F.
1G.
1H.
Circle comments:
1. Must redo assignments until mastery of 80%. Assignment
2. Discussion and supplemental review exercises required.
3. Passed assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Produced superior work consistently
5. Discussed, reviewed, and corrected assignments with student.
6. Audio-visual or computer assignment.
7. Individual or group discussion.
8. Review / Preparation for a test
9. Reading Assignment
10. No work completed during the assignment period.
11. Student shows improved study skills, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
12. Other:_______________________________________________
Student Status Report to Parents
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On Track / No misses / Great Job
On Track / 1 miss
On Probation / 2 misses (no more misses allowed)
Excellent work produced
Good work / Some re-dos
Too many re-dos / Slow down
Please call me (_______)________________________
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Other ________________________________________
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Parent Signature
Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Life Skills
Assignment 2 of 8
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Student: _________________________ Teacher: __________________
2-Week Assignment Period: From ___________________ to ___________________
(Occasional 1-week Period)
Total Attendance Hours Earned for this Assignment:
Academic Hours ___________
SIS Claimed Attendance (Apportionment) Hours ___________
ASSIGNMENT
GRADE
2A.
Journal Entry: Complete the Personal Career Notebook activity on p. 57 . OR Write
about what you would do for work if you could do anything and money was not an issue.
STB: Read pp. 58–73.
Portfolio Item: Worksheet: Preparing For the Future
STB: Read pp. 67-73 and answer Review Key Concepts Questions 1-3 on p. 73.
2B.
Worksheet: What Do I Look for in a Career? OR SWB: Interview two people in
established careers and complete pp. 29–30 for each interview
2C.
Portfolio Item: Select two careers that interest you. Use a variety of resources to
complete the questions on pp. 29-30 in the student workbook. For this assignment do not
interview anyone, just research and complete the questions for two careers
2D.
Journal Entry: Think of a time when you set a goal for yourself and achieved it. Write
one page explaining the goal and the steps that were taken to achieve it.
STB: Read pp. 102-105.
Portfolio Item: Worksheet: Personal Career Profile
2E.
STB: Read pp. 106-117.
SWB: Complete Developing a Career Plan pp. 46–50.
2F.
Worksheet: The Learning Curve
Portfolio Item: Worksheet: The Grand Plan
Circle comments:
1. Must redo assignments until mastery of 80%. Assignment
2. Discussion and supplemental review exercises required.
3. Passed assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Produced superior work consistently
5. Discussed, reviewed, and corrected assignments with student.
6. Audio-visual or computer assignment.
7. Individual or group discussion.
8. Review / Preparation for a test
9. Reading Assignment
10. No work completed during the assignment period.
11. Student shows improved study skills, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
12. Other:_______________________________________________
Student Status Report to Parents
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On Track / No misses / Great Job
On Track / 1 miss
On Probation / 2 misses (no more misses allowed)
Excellent work produced
Good work / Some re-dos
Too many re-dos / Slow down
Please call me (_______)________________________
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Other ________________________________________
_________________________________
Parent Signature
Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Life Skills
Assignment 3 of 8
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Student: _________________________ Teacher: __________________
2-Week Assignment Period: From ___________________ to ___________________
(Occasional 1-week Period)
Total Attendance Hours Earned for this Assignment:
Academic Hours ___________
SIS Claimed Attendance (Apportionment) Hours ___________
ASSIGNMENT
GRADE
3A.
SWB: Complete Exploring Sources of Job Leads on pp. 53-54.
STB: Read pp. 130–135.
Worksheet: Job Leads Scavenger Hunt
3B.
STB: Read pp. 136–140.
Worksheet: First Impressions
Worksheet: What Are You Communicating?
3C.
STB: Read pp. 140–143.
Resume: Follow examples on pp. 142-143. Use a word processor to create chronological or skills resume.
Use action words from Worksheet 3B.
3D.
STB: Read pp. 144–145.
SWB: Complete Letter Writing on p. 56. OR Write your own Letter of Interest to a company of your choice.
3E.
Journal Entry: Write about what it was like for you when you had a job interview. OR Imagine you are going to
interview for a job that you really want. What are thoughts and feelings before going into the interview? Write a
paragraph or two.
STB: Read pp. 154–161
SWB: Complete Common Interview Questions on pp. 69-70.
3F.
3G.
STB: Read pp. 162–166.
Worksheet: Interviewing in Action
STB: Read pp. 167–169. Answer Review Key Concepts Questions 1 – 3 on p. 169.
3H.
STB: Read pp. 204–209.
Use the Graphic Organizer in the Reading Guide section on p. 204. In each space write one quality and an
example of how to demonstrate that quality in the workplace.
Portfolio Item: SWB: Complete Desirable Employee Qualities on p. 82.
3I.
STB: Read pp. 210-215.
Worksheet: Ethics in the Workplace
SWB: Complete Workplace Case Studies on pp. 89-90.
Circle comments:
1. Must redo assignments until mastery of 80%. Assignment
2. Discussion and supplemental review exercises required.
3. Passed assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Produced superior work consistently
5. Discussed, reviewed, and corrected assignments with student.
6. Audio-visual or computer assignment.
7. Individual or group discussion.
8. Review / Preparation for a test
9. Reading Assignment
10. No work completed during the assignment period.
11. Student shows improved study skills, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
12. Other:_______________________________________________
Student Status Report to Parents
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On Track / No misses / Great Job
On Track / 1 miss
On Probation / 2 misses (no more misses allowed)
Excellent work produced
Good work / Some re-dos
Too many re-dos / Slow down
Please call me (_______)________________________
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Other ________________________________________
_________________________________
Parent Signature
Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Life Skills
Assignment 4 of 8
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Student: _________________________ Teacher: __________________
2-Week Assignment Period: From ___________________ to ___________________
(Occasional 1-week Period)
Total Attendance Hours Earned for this Assignment:
Academic Hours ___________
SIS Claimed Attendance (Apportionment) Hours ___________
ASSIGNMENT
NOTE:
GRADE
For this assignment, select 3 chapters of interest from sections
4A-E below and complete all activities.
4A – Chapter 8 – Beginning a New Job
See Student Contract for 4A1 & 4A2 Assignments
4A1 ______ 4A2 ______
4B – Chapter 10 – Developing a Positive Attitude
See Student Contract for 4B1 & 4B2 Assignments
4B1 ______ 4B2 ______
4C – Chapter 11 – Workplace Health and Safety
See Student Contract for 4C1 & 4C2 Assignments
4C1 ______ 4C2 ______
4D – Chapter 12 - Workplace Legal Matters
See Student Contract for 4D1 & 4D2 Assignments
4D1 ______ 4D2 ______
4E – Chapter 4 Entrepreneurship (Owning your own
business) See Student Contract for 4E1 & 4E2 Assignments
Circle comments:
1. Must redo assignments until mastery of 80%. Assignment
2. Discussion and supplemental review exercises required.
3. Passed assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Produced superior work consistently
5. Discussed, reviewed, and corrected assignments with student.
6. Audio-visual or computer assignment.
7. Individual or group discussion.
8. Review / Preparation for a test
9. Reading Assignment
10. No work completed during the assignment period.
11. Student shows improved study skills, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
12. Other:_______________________________________________
4E1 ______ 4E2 ______
Student Status Report to Parents
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On Track / No misses / Great Job
On Track / 1 miss
On Probation / 2 misses (no more misses allowed)
Excellent work produced
Good work / Some re-dos
Too many re-dos / Slow down
Please call me (_______)________________________
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Other ________________________________________
_________________________________
Parent Signature
Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Life Skills
Assignment 5 of 8
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Student: _________________________ Teacher: __________________
2-Week Assignment Period: From ___________________ to ___________________
(Occasional 1-week Period)
Total Attendance Hours Earned for this Assignment:
Academic Hours ___________
SIS Claimed Attendance (Apportionment) Hours ___________
ASSIGNMENT
NOTE:
5A
5B
5C
5D
5E
GRADE
For this assignment, select 3 chapters of interest from sections
5A-F below and complete all activities.
Chapter 13 – Interpersonal Relationships
See Student Contract for 5A1 & 5A2 Assignments
5A1 ______ 5A2 ______
Chapter 14 – Teamwork and Leadership
See Student Contract for 5B1 & 5B2 Assignments
5B1 ______ 5B2 ______
Chapter 15 – Professional Development
See Student Contract for 5C1 & 5C2 Assignments
5C1 ______ 5C2 ______
Chapter 16 – Thinking Skills on the Job
See Student Contract for 5D1 & 5D2 Assignments
5D1 ______ 5D2 ______
Chapter 17 – Technology in the Workplace
See Student Contract for 5E1 & 5E2 Assignments
5E1 ______ 5E2 ______
5E3 ______
5F
Chapter 18 – Time and Information Management
See Student Contract for 5F1, 5F2, & 5F3 Assignments
5F1 ______ 5F2 ______
5F3 ______
Circle comments:
1. Must redo assignments until mastery of 80%. Assignment
2. Discussion and supplemental review exercises required.
3. Passed assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Produced superior work consistently
5. Discussed, reviewed, and corrected assignments with student.
6. Audio-visual or computer assignment.
7. Individual or group discussion.
8. Review / Preparation for a test
9. Reading Assignment
10. No work completed during the assignment period.
11. Student shows improved study skills, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
12. Other:_______________________________________________
Student Status Report to Parents
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On Track / No misses / Great Job
On Track / 1 miss
On Probation / 2 misses (no more misses allowed)
Excellent work produced
Good work / Some re-dos
Too many re-dos / Slow down
Please call me (_______)________________________
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Other ________________________________________
_________________________________
Parent Signature
Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Life Skills
Assignment 6 of 8
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Student: _________________________ Teacher: __________________
2-Week Assignment Period: From ___________________ to ___________________
(Occasional 1-week Period)
Total Attendance Hours Earned for this Assignment:
Academic Hours ___________
SIS Claimed Attendance (Apportionment) Hours ___________
ASSIGNMENT
NOTE:
6A
6B
6C
GRADE
For this assignment, select 2 chapters of interest from sections
6A-C below and complete all activities.
Chapter 19 – Economics and the Consumer
See Student Contract for 6A1 & 6A2 Assignment
6A1 ______ 6A2 ______
Chapter 22 – Understanding Insurance
See Student Contract for 6B1 & 6B2 Assignments
6B1 ______ 6B2 ______
Chapter 23 – Taxes and Social Security
See Student Contract for 6C1 & 6C2 Assignments
6C1 ______ 6C2 ______
7A
STB: Read pp 444 – 450
SWB: Complete Budgeting on pp 192 – 194
7B
STB: Use figure 20.1 on p. 447 to create a personal or family
budget. May add categories to fit your personal spending.
7C
STB: Read pp 452 – 455 and answer Review Key Concepts
questions 1–3 on p. 455
7D
SWB: Complete Preparing a Budget on p. 196 AND
SWB: Examining a Budget pp 199 – 200
Circle comments:
1. Must redo assignments until mastery of 80%. Assignment
2. Discussion and supplemental review exercises required.
3. Passed assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Produced superior work consistently
5. Discussed, reviewed, and corrected assignments with student.
6. Audio-visual or computer assignment.
7. Individual or group discussion.
8. Review / Preparation for a test
9. Reading Assignment
10. No work completed during the assignment period.
11. Student shows improved study skills, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
12. Other:_______________________________________________
Student Status Report to Parents
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On Track / No misses / Great Job
On Track / 1 miss
On Probation / 2 misses (no more misses allowed)
Excellent work produced
Good work / Some re-dos
Too many re-dos / Slow down
Please call me (_______)________________________
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Other ________________________________________
_________________________________
Parent Signature
Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Life Skills
Assignment 7 of 8
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Student: _________________________ Teacher: __________________
2-Week Assignment Period: From ___________________ to ___________________
(Occasional 1-week Period)
Total Attendance Hours Earned for this Assignment:
Academic Hours ___________
SIS Claimed Attendance (Apportionment) Hours ___________
ASSIGNMENT
GRADE
Money Smart
7E1
Bank On it: See Student Contract for 7E1 Assignment
7E2
Borrowing Basics: See Student Contract for 7E2 Assignment
7E3
Check It Out: See Student Contract for 7E3 Assignment
7E4
Money Matters: See Student Contract for 7E4 Assignment
7E5
Pay Yourself First: See Student Contract for 7E5 Assignment
7E6
Keep It Safe: See Student Contract for 7E6 Assignment
7E7
To Your Credit: See Student Contract for 7E7 Assignment
7E8
Charge It Right: See Student Contract for 7E8 Assignment
7E9
Loan to Own: See Student Contract for 7E9 Assignment
7E10 Your Own Home: See Student Contract for 7E10 Assignment
Circle comments:
1. Must redo assignments until mastery of 80%. Assignment
2. Discussion and supplemental review exercises required.
3. Passed assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Produced superior work consistently
5. Discussed, reviewed, and corrected assignments with student.
6. Audio-visual or computer assignment.
7. Individual or group discussion.
8. Review / Preparation for a test
9. Reading Assignment
10. No work completed during the assignment period.
11. Student shows improved study skills, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
12. Other:_______________________________________________
Student Status Report to Parents
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On Track / No misses / Great Job
On Track / 1 miss
On Probation / 2 misses (no more misses allowed)
Excellent work produced
Good work / Some re-dos
Too many re-dos / Slow down
Please call me (_______)________________________
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Other ________________________________________
_________________________________
Parent Signature
Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Life Skills
Assignment 8 of 8
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Student: _________________________ Teacher: __________________
2-Week Assignment Period: From ___________________ to ___________________
(Occasional 1-week Period)
Total Attendance Hours Earned for this Assignment:
Academic Hours ___________
SIS Claimed Attendance (Apportionment) Hours ___________
ASSIGNMENT
GRADE
NOTE:
For this assignment, select one chapter of interest from 8A-B
below and complete all activities.
8A
8B
8A1 Portfolio Item: SWB: Complete Setting Goals on p. 232
STB: Read pp 534 – 539
Portfolio Item: SWB: Complete Planning Lifelong Learning
pp 239–240
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8A2 STB: Read pp 540- 545
SWB: Complete Locating Information on p. 237.
OR
8B1 STB: Read pp 560 – 564
STB: Complete #10 on p. 571 OR #14 on p. 572
8A2 ______
8B2
8A1 ______
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STB: Read pp 565 – 567
SWB: Complete Exploring Community Service on p. 246
8A
8B
8B1 ______
8B2 ______
ASSIGNMENT 9: Career Portfolio
ASSIGNMENT 10: Student Evaluation
Circle comments:
1. Must redo assignments until mastery of 80%. Assignment
2. Discussion and supplemental review exercises required.
3. Passed assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Produced superior work consistently
5. Discussed, reviewed, and corrected assignments with student.
6. Audio-visual or computer assignment.
7. Individual or group discussion.
8. Review / Preparation for a test
9. Reading Assignment
10. No work completed during the assignment period.
11. Student shows improved study skills, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
12. Other:_______________________________________________
Student Status Report to Parents
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On Track / No misses / Great Job
On Track / 1 miss
On Probation / 2 misses (no more misses allowed)
Excellent work produced
Good work / Some re-dos
Too many re-dos / Slow down
Please call me (_______)________________________
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Other ________________________________________
_________________________________
Parent Signature