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One of the main reasons that I chose to create the these lesson plans and focus them around

the standard of applying interpersonal skills in personal and professional environments to communicate

effectively, is because I believe in the importance of quality communication skills and also integrating

the 4Cs into the classroom. As juniors and seniors prepare to leave high school and enter into

adulthood, I think that many of those students lack the skills communicate effectively, both in personal

and professional environments.

The textbook I chose for the readings are an appropriate Lexile range for this age group. I think

that it is important to familiarize the students with what interpersonal communication skills are, both

verbal and nonverbal. The reading and activities provide the students the opportunity to gain an

understanding of these skills. I chose to incorporate both a job researching activity and mock interview

to allow students both choice in the activity and a chance to experience a real interview. The first

interview involves a guest (another teacher) coming to the classroom. The second interview involves a

Skype interview with a business professional in the community. I chose to do both versions of the

interview because I think that it is important for students to experience a Skype interview.

Following the guest interviews, students will be participating in a mock interview with the

teacher. They will be given a list of possible interview questions and interview rubric prior to their

interview. Following the interview, students will be instructed to complete a one-page reflection on

their interview experience.