Lesson Plan
Recommendation Roadmap Lesson Plan
Students will understand the role of teacher recommendations in junior-year course placement and practice initiating conversations with teachers to secure informed recommendations.
Teacher recommendations can open or close doors to advanced courses and academic pathways at Newburyport High School. This lesson empowers students to advocate for themselves, build communication skills, and plan their junior-year schedule.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Standards
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Present Pathways & Recommendation Importance
7 minutes
Step 3
Modeling a Recommendation Conversation
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
8 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket & Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Recommendation Roadmap
Warm-Up Discussion
Junior Year Pathways
Why Recommendations Matter
Key Elements of a Good Request
Role-Play Practice
Exit Ticket
Script
Cool Down
