Resumes: Character Counts – Choosing References
This FFA Resume Generator quick lesson plan, “Character Counts: Choosing References,” guides students in selecting appropriate references for their resumes. Students complete a “Choosing References” worksheet to brainstorm potential references (supervisors, coaches, teachers), then trade resumes with a peer and use a Resume Evaluation Rubric to provide feedback and revise their work.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify ways to improve the references on their resumes.
- Review their own resume to determine where appropriate references may come from.
- Evaluate and provide feedback on peers' references.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of each student's completed resume
- A copy of the "Choosing References" worksheet for each student
- A "Resume Evaluation Rubric" for each student
- Sticky notes
- FFA.org
- A completed resume from the FFA Resume Generator (https://resumegenerator.ffa.org/) for each student
- This quick lesson plan would work well as
- 1. An activity after students have completed the initial content of a resume. 2. An activity that allows for peer review and feedback.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Initiative and Self-direction; Productivity and Accountability
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
Common Core – Language
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Common Core – Math Practices
- CCSS.MP6Attend to precision.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4Produce clear and coherent writing the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.CS-NDecision Making: Analyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action.
- FFA.PG-HSocial Growth: Successfully interact with others and adapt to various social situations.
- FFA.PG-IProfessional Growth: Assume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-BRelationship: Build relationships, work as a team player and appreciate the talents of others.
- FFA.PL-DCharacter: Conduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.