Lesson Plan
Decode to Success Lesson Plan
Students will identify key details, make inferences, and summarize information from real-world workplace texts to strengthen reading comprehension and employability skills.
These strategies build critical thinking and clear communication—essential for success in future careers—and engage students with authentic workplace materials to make reading relevant.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 3
Independent Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Closure and Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Decode to Success: Employability Skills Through Reading
Why Reading Matters in the Workplace
Workplace Email Example
Guided Practice: Key Details & Inference
Independent Practice: Task Cards
Summarizing Key Details
Share and Reflect
Next Steps & Feedback

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Activity


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