Code Mastery

Independent Study • Lesson 3

Words are Tools

The Game

In the city, your "Code" might have been about Respect and Toughness.

In the suburbs, your "Code" is about Professionalism and Strategic Intelligence.

Code Switching:

"Changing how you speak depending on who is in front of you. It's not being fake—it's having the keys to every room in the building."

American Promise

"Real World Case Study: Idris Code-Switches"

Video Reflection

1. Why does Idris change his voice and style in the classroom?

Write on Reflection Log

2. How does his "Switch" protect him from stereotypes?

Write on Reflection Log

The Code Map

"Identify one 'Street/Casual' phrase you used back home that you are going to intentionally switch to 'School Code' here. Why is this a power move for you?"

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Scenario Practice

"A group of guys in the locker room starts using heavy derogatory slang and making gang-related jokes to see how you'll react. They want you to 'prove' you know the life."

The Mastery Move:

How do you shut this down using your "Professional Code" so that you look like the smartest person in the room? Write your script on your log.

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Lesson 3 Code Slides

Lesson 3 Code Journal

Lesson 3 Code Slides

Lesson 3 Code Journal

Lesson 3 Code Journal