Family & Consumer Sciences B

Language Functions & Features: ■ Generalized nouns to introduce a topic and entity ■ Opening statements to identify the type of information

■ Verbs to defne career pathways or attributes (eg. have, be, belong to, consist of) ■ Expanded noun groups to defne key concepts, add details, or classify information ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge outside sources and integrate information into the report as in saying verbs and direct quotes ■ Technical word choices to defne and classify the entity ■ Adjectives and adverbs to answer questions about quantity, size, shape, manner ( descriptions)

Differentiation in Action Skill Building

5.1 Character Traits/Personal Development:

● Self-refection activities - journaling, personal mission statements, values assessments ● Role-playing scenarios demonstrating responsible decision-making ● Analyzing case studies or biographies highlighting developmental challenges ● Creating vision boards or goal ladders mapping out short-term and long-term aspirations ● Lessons on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, self-management strategies ● Personality/strengths assessments to explore individual traits ● Mindfulness and relaxation technique practice (deep breathing, meditation, etc.) ● Identify personal stressors through stress logs or journals ● Research and present different stress management methods ● Create public service campaigns promoting healthy coping mechanisms ● Role-playing effective communication and confict resolution ● Connect with community mental health resources and spokespeople ● Peer mentoring programs pairing upperclassmen with underclassmen ● Service learning projects tutoring/mentoring younger students ● Lessons analyzing infuences like media, peer pressure, social norms ● Guest speakers sharing inspirational stories of perseverance

5.2 Coping Strategies:

Extension

Resources/ Suggested Lesson(s) Activities: ● Roadmap of Life - Canvas ● Positive Talk Flower - Canvas ● I am Unique - Canvas ● All About Me T-shirt - Canvas