Standard 2: Communicating Orally

Using the case study, “Game on.....Unitil It Wasn't” (CPALMS Resource ID#221689), students will learn how economic factors affect decision-making in the hospitality industry. Students will collaborate in groups to evaluate the financial risks and implications of business decisions. They will present alternative approaches sustain the business.

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Using the case study, "Retention Recipe: Resolving Restaurant Employee Turnover," students will analyze a sample work schedule, evaluate fairness, and write a business proposal from the perspective of a business manager.

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Using the case study, “Delegation with a Twist,” (see CPALMS ID #221967) students will develop solutions to the scenario in a role play model. They will share their solutions with the class and write a narrative outcome for the case study.

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Using the case study, “The Joy of Music,” students will learn to optimize business practices. Students will take a collection of assorted data and turn it into something that can be easily read. The students will create, modify, and manipulate databases in their small groups. The lesson culminates with the students creating a plan with their small group to save a failing business using these databases and presenting it to the class.

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Using the case study, “Wedding Planner Gone Rogue,” CPALMS resourse ID#: 221966.
Students will students will use problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to select wedding vendors that fit the client's wants and their budget restrictions, by researching local vendors. Students must plan a wedding budget for their clients and create a presentation of the vendors they chose and what they cost. They will then critique each other’s budget to ensure that they followed the couple’s wishes and stayed within budget

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Using the case study, "What will it cost?" students will analyze the importance of collaboration, open communication, and the importance of clear roles in workplace settings. Students will engage in discussions, evaluate project management responsibilities, and develop their own alternative solutions to the challenges presented in the case study.

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Using the case study, “Is that what it means to be professional?,” students will evaluate the scenarios provided and determine which behaviors are considered professional and which are unprofessional. The lesson is designed to introduce students to a real life career scenario and improve education industry knowledge by integrating practical activities and reflection opportunities.

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Using the case study, “The Importance of an Emergency Plan,” students will read the case study and work in groups to research and discuss the importance of having an emergency preparedness and prevention plan. They will then make a presentation of ideas to the class.

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Using the case study, “Becoming an Entrepreneur and Making a Business Plan” (Resource ID#: 219788), students will discuss the role of an entrepreneur in the local community, discuss and analyze a case study, and list reasons for writing a business plan and lean canvas.

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Using the case study, “Planning and Budgeting a Community Fun Run,” students will analyze a real-world example of budgeting for an event and ways to generate revenue, while considering key factors like participant engagement and community impact.

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Using the case study, “A Recipe for Success,” students will evaluate business challenges, explore innovative solutions by presenting a business pitch to their classmates, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different business solutions

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Using the case study, “A Sustainable Dilemma,” students will engage in a role-playing debate to analyze the challenges and opportunities businesses face when adapting to changing workplace trends. They will take on the roles of different stakeholders within a business facing a shift to sustainable production. Through this activity, students will develop critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills while evaluating how industries evolve in response to environmental and economic pressures.

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In this lesson, students will analyze the problems faced by autonomous delivery robots and research robotic technology and strategies to fix them. They will compile their findings in a technical research report, which they will then orally present to the class. This is Part 2 of a two-part lesson, and the lesson Engineering for Efficiency Part 1 must be completed prior to this lesson (See CPALMS resource ID#219477).

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Using the case study, “Leveraging Social Media Across the Guest Cycle,” students will explore how social media strategies enhance guest satisfaction, loyalty, and brand reputation.

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Using the case study, “Supporting Children’s Growth and Development", students will choose one of the children from the case study and write a developmentally appropriate activity. Students will first determine the child’s specific learning needs based on the case study information, then formulate an activity targeted to the child’s individual needs. Students will plan, prepare the materials, and then present their activity to a partner.

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Using the case study, “Preparing for a Sales Presentation,” students will identify the steps of a sale, how to satisfy different customer wants and needs, and discuss the principles of selling. Students will present information orally and collaborate with each other. Students will also role-play a sales presentation.

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Using the case study, “Cozy Corner Café,” students will create a product/service plan for the Café. Afterwards, students will present their product/service plans to the class.

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Students will use their knowledge of workplace essentials and skills to consider and evaluate potential solutions to the customer service scenario presented in a case study. They will take a position on which solution is best and justify their choice with reasoning.

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Using the case study, "Efficient Web Design," students will discuss which elements, such as tables and lists, are best to create effective web pages. Students will explore the benefits and shortcomings of using tables when displaying a data set on a webpage.

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Using the case study, “Efficient Web Design,” students will consider which elements are best to create effective web pages. Students will explore the benefits and shortcomings of using tables versus of lists, frames, and box models on a web page based on a client’s need.

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Using the case study, "We Were Just Talking," students will identify, demonstrate, analyze, and describe effective work communication for all stakeholders, including staff and customers.

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Using the case study, “Dining Out Dilemma: How to Meal Plan and Budget for Busy Families,” students will create a presentation that outlines meal planning, budgeting and comparative shopping strategies and tools, that families can use to save money.

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Using the case study, Filling a Job Vacancy, students will review interview strategies and participate in a mock interview.

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Using the case study, “Filling a Job Vacancy,” students will discuss the importance of interviewing as a key step of the hiring process. Then, students will practice asking and answering generic interview questions.

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Using the case study, "Training Day: The Importance of Professionalism in the Workplace," students will create a PPT to be used as a training guide for employees on how to be professional in the workplace.

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Using the case study, "Colossal Cookie Product Quest," students will identify the product features that will meet the target market customers’ needs and wants. The students will then use identified features to develop a scalable and marketable product mix for the business featured in the case study.

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Using the case study, “Inspiration vs Copyright Infringement,” students will use the case study to create arguments to affirm and negate both sides of an argument presented in the case. The students will use their notes, research, and personal knowledge to build their cases. At the end of the class, students will write a summary explaining the case using evidence and research.

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Students will collaborate with a group to analyze USDA dietary restrictions and the case study, “Today’s Special: Dietary Restrictions.” Groups will use this information to create and present a catering menu.

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Using the case study, "Danger Zone," students will explore the meaning and importance of workplace safety. Students will be split into groups to research a safety requirement from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards which may apply to the workplace. Groups will then give a demonstration where students are intentionally violating the requirements. Each group will write a mock violation, citing what the group did wrong and which requirement was violated.

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Students will read a case study and debate how successful they feel the news crew will be with their news package.

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In this lesson, students will role-play a case study on proper glove use in culinary settings, demonstrating their understanding of the scenario, industry vocabulary, and career skills.

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Using the case study, "See-The-Sea Arrest Party," students will role play either a lawful or an unlawful search or seizure. Students will work together in groups and apply the case study to 1) determine if their scenario will be a lawful or an unlawful search ore seizure, 2) complete a storyboard graphic organizer to prepare for role playing their scenario, and 3) orally present their role play scenario to the class. Students will then complete an analysis to determine if each scenario presented is lawful or unlawful and then explain why.

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Using the case study, “For Kicks and Giggles,” students will interpret and analyze data to understand trends and statistics related to a podcast’s performance. Then, students will collaborate to select a strategy to monetize the podcast and present it to their class.

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This lesson plan explores the importance of cultural intelligence in international business through discussion of “East Meets West: Essential Business Etiquette for U.S.-Japan Relations,” the case study of Aloha Fusion Kitchen’s expansion into Japan. Students will analyze real-life scenarios of cultural faux pas, then develop and present strategies to boost their cultural intelligence. They will reflect on how cultural awareness can influence business success and how practical approaches can help navigate cross-cultural interactions.

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Using the Case Study, “Super Nova Rentals vs. Prime Time Video,” (CPALMS Resource ID#215791) students will analyze data to make a business decision and present their choice to the board, then examine the after-effects of the real-life decision that was made in the simulated circumstance.

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Using the case study (ID# 215768), Microbes Wreaking Havoc in the Kitchen, students will identify different types of food contamination and develop a plan to address them, then present their ideas to the class.

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Students will practice working collaboratively to solve a problem by preparing the meal from the case study, “Is it Ready Yet?” Through this practicum, students will apply their knowledge of safe food handling and preparation. They will also reflect on the importance of teamwork not only in kitchens but in any workplace.

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Using the case study, “Safety is not My Job ”(CPALMS resource #215706), students will discuss shop safety rules and procedures as well as why it is important to adhere to safety rules and procedures.

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Using this case study, "Building Community in the Workplace," students will work in groups to discuss the lack of community in the case study and create an action plan to resolve the conflicts. Students will also consider their role in building community as future employees and leaders.

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Using the case study, "Pressures of Adapting to Changing Technologies," students will debate two sides of an argument: one for updating existing technology and one for renovating current facilities. Students will determine their decision based on factors such as cost, environmental impact, and labor force.

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Students will read the case study, “Digital Literacy in the Workplace,” and locate sample online employee handbooks from technology companies to determine a possible solution for the case study. In small groups, students will discuss the importance of employee handbooks and training, and they will deliver a presentation on their solutions to the class in this integrated lesson plan.

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Using the case study, “Tough Talk at Work”, students will learn how to have a tough talk at work, while addressing concerns and improving morale, relationships, and employee performance. Students will brainstorm how to have tough talks at work and then will have an opportunity to role play.

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Using the outcome of case study, Employers Supporting Employees, students will engage in small group discussion about work ethics and evaluate the actions of the employees in this integrated lesson.

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In this lesson, students will use the case study, “Speedy Racer 24” (CPALMS resource #215701) to examine concept of copyright and intellectual property ownership, and determine whether a video game designer has violated either.

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Using the case study, The Case of the Bad Shrimp (#215708), students will identify the procedures necessary to be able to provide adequate medical assistance to a patient who presents symptoms of food poisoning. They will also create an action plan to use when addressing future incidents.

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Using the case study, “Supporting Student Comprehension through Cross-Curricular Alignment,” students will develop a pacing guide that aligns the social studies text with the suggested reading list for Florida 4^th graders.

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Using the case study, "Our First Big Assignment," students will discuss the essential activities and processes needed to successfully complete a group assignment. Students will then develop a poster with ideas and a sequence of steps to make group work a positive, successful, and rewarding experience.

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Using the case study, “What it Feels Like to be Beth,” students will evaluate appropriate attitudes and behaviors for establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.

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Using the case study “Ensuring Quality Patient Care,” students will be asked to explain practices that could result in medical malpractice or liability, as well as practices that endager patient safety. Students will participate in a debate over the practices that could result in medical malpractice or liability using the case study as a starting point to explore. Students will organize their thoughts and take notes during the debate. Further, students will reflect their understanding of their role as a healthcare practitioner in providing a safe environment and quality patient care after the debate.

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Using the case study, "Food Truck Switch Up," students will discuss how changing target markets impacts specific portions of a business plan by analyzing the changes in the target market demographics of the original food truck concept, to the proposed new location and market. Using this information, they will update a simple business plan outline for the new food truck.

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Using the case study, "A Fork in the Road," students will participate in a role playing activity where they will analyze the case study and develop a role play scenario between coworkers and their manager after a hard night at work. In their role play, students will emphasize the importance of being able to accept constructive criticism and maintaining positive relationships within the workplace.

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This lesson is part 2 in a series of 3 lessons where students determine a group or cause in need of funding, create a fundraising plan, and present their plan to a “board of directors.” In part 1, students researched and compared fundraising ideas from various sources, including their own experience with fundraising activities or events. Students also researched fundraising rules in the state of Florida to determine the necessary forms and information needed to legitimize their fundraisers. In this lesson plan, part 2, students will use their research to determine an innovative way to fundraise for their chosen group or cause and will prepare an outline and an oral presentation to be given in part 3 of the lesson series.

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This 5-part student-centered activity places students in the role of a local emergency management team that is tasked by the County Board of Commissioners to develop a County Hurricane Emergency Management Plan (CHEMP). In parts 1-3, students conducted research and collaborated to create portions of the CHEMP. In part 4, teams prepared a presentation for the County Board of Commissioners. In part 5, each team will present their plan to the board. Each student will be scored using the rubric provided.

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In this lesson intended for the debate classroom, students will read through pivotal court cases in preparation for an Extemporaneous Speaking Socratic Seminar. Teachers will divide their class up into two groups. Each student in each group will get 10 minutes to prep individually after the question has been posted on the board. When prep time is over, the whole group debates using refutation, claim, warrant, data, impact format. They have 15 minutes for each student to make his/her argument.

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In this lesson plan, students will work collaboratively to make arguments for and against a proposed piece of legislation: A Bill to Eliminate Bot Social Media Accounts to Stifle Misinformation.

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In this lesson plan intended for a debate class, students will create Congressional arguments based on proposed legislation randomly assigned to them at different stations.

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In this lesson plan intended for the debate classroom, students will work in small groups to develop a brief speech employing both offensive and defensive arguments on the topic of the government balancing the interests of individuals with the public good.

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In this introduction to Homer's The Odyssey, students will work with peers and technology to determine the elements of an epic hero and the hero archetype. They will analyze how the definition of the hero has changed over time and present their findings through the use of multimedia presentations. In the end, students will be prepared to apply this knowledge to Homer's epic poem.

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This is lesson three in a three part series that covers Ismael Beah's memoir, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier. Students will have read chapters 15-21 before this lesson. In this lesson, students will use all evidence gleaned from their reading of the memoir, the graphic organizer and student handout information from the first two lessons, and conduct additional research to create a multimedia presentation.

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Using the case study, "Should the business expand?," students will prepare a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement using the indirect method with current information and forecast information to decide whether it’s appropriate to move forward with the business expansion.

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Students will participate in a debate using the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. This could be a verbal, silent, or alley debate. One group will represent the Federalists and be given information relating to their arguments. The other group will act as the Anti-Federalists and be given information relating to their arguments. Provide students time to prepare their arguments either individually or as a team, then commence the debate.

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In this activity intended for the debate classroom, students will access the Library of Congress and National Archives’ online resource portals to research and gather the unique perspectives of Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford on America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

Students will then present orally the comparative and contrasting political and philosophical viewpoints.

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This is an activity that can be used as often as needed to review/reinforce how to use cross examination in debate. For the purposes of this lesson, we will stick with LD debate, but many of the tactics can be used in other formats like public forum. Also, this lesson focuses on the topic as if it is being introduced for the first time, so it should be modified for later uses.

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Students will debate which foundational ideas found in American documents are most important in the Great Mini Debate. Students will use evidence from the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble and the Bill of Rights to support their arguments. The Great Mini Debate Cheat Sheet will prompt beginning debaters as to what should go in each speech of the debate.

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This slideshow and accompanying notes introduce what Lincoln-Douglas debate is (a values/morals debate) and how it is conducted. Students will learn everything from timeframes to how “flow” works.

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This teaching resource will provide teachers the tools to discuss the potential impacts of government environmental regulations on individuals, industry, and society.

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Former U.S Senator and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel Martínez shares his journey to freedom in the United States. Mr. Martínez was part of Operation Pedro Pan in which unaccompanied Cuban children were sent to the United States to escape the newly formed communist regime of Fidel Castro. Before leaving Cuba, he spent time with his father who shared life lessons with his son. Mr. Martínez distinctly remembers the pilot announcing that they were in America. After moving around the state of Florida in settlement camps, Mr. Martínez was placed in foster care. After four years he and his family were reunited. Mr. Martínez helped his father become a veterinarian in the U.S and as a family they were highly active in the community. His family’s spirit of activism was the foundation of Mr. Martínez’s career as a public servant. He graduated from Florida State University Law School in 1973 and began his political career. He was appointed the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 2001 and became a United States Senator in 2005.

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