Lesson 6: The Professional Reference
Duration of Days: 6.5
Lesson Objective
Students will identify three professional references and practice the ask—requesting permission to use someone as a reference.
Why can’t I use my best friend or my mom as a reference? How do I ask a teacher or coach to speak for me?
Reference
Professional Relationship
Recommendation
Vouch
Contact Information
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.12.1
Students create a separate document from their resume that lists 3 adults who can speak to their work ethic. They will draft a short script or email to ask these individuals for permission
Purpose: To teach the etiquette of professional networking and ensure their reference list is accurate and willing
DOK Level: 2
Role-play scripts for the the ask
A pre-formatted Reference Sheet template where they just fill in the contact details.
A completed professional reference sheet with names, titles, and contact info for 3 individuals.
Reference Sheet template
Email the Peer script templates