Vocab Mapping Slides Lesson 1: Planning
Vocab Mapping Challenge
Mastering your device starts with knowing your map. Let's find the words that get the job done.
What Went Wrong?
"A customer asks where the restroom is. You spend 2 minutes looking for the 'Building' folder. The customer walks away frustrated."
The Impact of Speed:
Fast navigation = Professionalism
Slow navigation = Missed connections
Mapping = Confidence
Two Types of Workplace Words
Core Vocabulary
The "glue" words used in every job.
Help Where Finished More Please
Fringe Vocabulary
The "specific" words for a unique role.
Inventory Restock Manager Customer Aisle 4
Your Mapping Mission
1
Pick a Job Role
Grocery Clerk, Office Assistant, or Barista.
2
Brainstorm 5 "Must-Have" Words
What specific words will you say most?
3
Trace the Path
What folders do you click to find them?
Wait... I don't have that word!
If a word is missing, mark it on your worksheet to add later with your teacher or SLP.
Vocab Mapping Worksheet VOCAB MAPPING CHALLENGE
Lesson 1: Planning Your Workplace Navigation
NAME:
DATE:
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR VOCATIONAL ROLE
Grocery Clerk
Office Assistant
Barista
Other:
STEP 2: VOCABULARY SEARCH & TRACE
Identify 5 key words or phrases you will need for this job. Then, write down the path you take on your device to find them.
Target Word / Phrase Navigation Path (The buttons you press)
STEP 3: SYSTEM UPDATES
Are there any words you couldn't find? List them below so we can add them to your device.
Map Complete
Vocab Mapping Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Vocab Mapping
Lesson 1: Workplace Vocabulary Setup
11th Grade | Special Education | AAC
Objective
Students will identify 5 essential workplace words/phrases for a specific job role and document the multi-step navigation path required to access them on their AAC device.
Key Concepts
Motor Planning: Building automaticity through repetition.Folder Hierarchy: Understanding how fringe vocabulary is nested.Latency: Reducing the time between a question and a response.
Prep Checklist
Charge all AAC devices
Print Vocab Mapping Worksheet
Job Description Printouts
FACILITATION STEPS
01
The Hook (10 mins)
Use the slides to present a "Workplace Misunderstanding" scenario. Ask: "What happened when the device user couldn't find the word?" Focus on the social and professional impact of speed.
02
Role Selection (5 mins)
Allow students to select a role. If a student has a specific work-study placement, use their actual job. Provide job descriptions for the stock roles (Grocery, Office, Barista) to spark ideas.
03
The Mapping Mission (20 mins)
Students use their devices to find specific words. Assist students in writing down the sequence.Example: Actions -> Work -> Specific Job -> [Word]
Differentiation Strategies
For Emerging Navigators
Provide "Path Cards" with screenshots of the folders to act as a visual prompt before they search the physical device.
For Advanced Users
Challenge them to find two different ways to say the same thing (e.g., using Core vs. Fringe) and decide which is faster.
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
"Mapping is boring." -> Reframe this as "Programming your brain." Compare it to a gamer learning the controls for a new video game or an athlete learning a play.
Pitch Power Slides Lesson 2: Introductions
Professional Pitch Power
First impressions happen fast. Let's make yours count.
What is a Pitch?
An Elevator Pitch is a short introduction that tells someone:
1 Who you are
2 What you are good at
3 What you want to do
30 SECONDS
The time you have to make a great impression.
Navigation Checkpoint
Where are these buttons in your device?
Personal
Your name, age, and location.
Interests
Skills, hobbies, and strengths.
Social
Greetings, "nice to meet you."
THE 30-SECOND DASH
"Hello, my name is _____. I am really good at _____. I would love to work here."
Goal: Say this in under 30 seconds.
Eye Contact First
Smooth Folder Jumps
Elevator Pitch Script Worksheet MY PROFESSIONAL PITCH
Lesson 2: Navigation & Motor Planning
30 SECONDS
NAME:
DATE:
1. THE GREETING & NAME
Draft your name and a greeting. Record the path on your device.
My Script (Wait for it!):
Hello, my name is...
Device Path:
2. THE STRENGTHS
What are you good at? (e.g., hard worker, organized, friendly).
My Script:
I am really good at...
Device Path:
3. THE GOAL
What do you want to do today?
My Script:
I would like to help with...
Device Path:
PRACTICE LOG: THE 30-SECOND DASH
Trial 1
Seconds
Trial 2
Seconds
Trial 3
Seconds
Pitch Speed Rubric Pitch Speed Assessment
Lesson 2: Professional Introductions Tracking
Class: 11th Grade
Assessment: Performance-Based
Criteria Needs Practice (1) Developing (2) Proficient (3) Navigation Speed Long delays (>15s) between folder navigation. Moderate delays (5-10s) between folder navigation. Fluent navigation with minimal searching (<5s). Content Accuracy Missing key components (name, skills, or goal). Includes 2 out of 3 key pitch components. All 3 components delivered clearly. Social Pragmatics No eye contact or greeting initiation. Inconsistent eye contact or abrupt ending. Establishes eye contact before and after delivery.
Class Progress Tracker
Student Name
Trial Time (s)
Score (1-9)
Notes
Observational Tip:
Watch for "hunting" behavior. If a student is scrolling through pages repeatedly, pause and review the folder map from Lesson 1. Motor planning is about *knowing* the path before moving the hand.
Customer Service Slides Lesson 3: Simulation
Customer Service Speedrun
Helping customers means finding answers fast. Let's race to the finish!
The Speedrun Goal
Your Objective:
Respond to a customer's specific question by navigating to the Product or Location folder in under 15 seconds.
Pivot between Core and Fringe.
Use efficient page turns.
Clarify if you need more info.
Ready... Set... Search!
Scenario A
"Where can I find the milk?"
Target: "Aisle 1" or "Dairy"
Scenario B
"Do you have this in large?"
Target: "Let me check" or "Size"
Pro Tip: The "Home" Anchor
When you finish a sentence, always navigate back to your home screen or the start of your work folder. This resets your motor plan for the next customer.
Reset for Speed
Customer Scenario Cards CUSTOMER SCENARIO DRILL CARDS
Lesson 3: High-Speed Simulation Tools
SCENARIO 01
The Confused Customer
"Excuse me, I'm looking for the restroom. Which way is it?"
TARGET NAVIGATION: [Buildings/Places] -> [Restroom] -> [Direction]
SCENARIO 02
The Price Check
"How much does this cost? There isn't a tag on it."
TARGET NAVIGATION: [Let me check] OR [Manager] OR [Help]
SCENARIO 03
The Grocery Run
"I can't find the eggs. Are you out of stock?"
TARGET NAVIGATION: [Food] -> [Dairy] -> [Eggs] OR [Inventory]
SCENARIO 04
The Busy Boss
"Can you finish restocking this aisle by the end of your shift?"
TARGET NAVIGATION: [Yes] OR [I can do that] OR [What time?]
SCENARIO 05
The Compliment
"You've been very helpful today. Thank you!"
TARGET NAVIGATION: [Social] -> [You're welcome] OR [Thank you]
Create Your Own
Instructors: Cut along the solid lines to create a deck of drill cards for simulation activities.
Breakroom Banter Slides Lesson 4: Socialization
Breakroom Banter Mastery
Work isn't just about tasks. It's about connections. Let's master the art of small talk.
The Social Side of Work
Most workplace friendships happen during Small Talk . This is when you talk about things other than work.
Common Topics:
The Weekend
TV & Movies
Sports
Lunch Plans
Navigating the "News" Folder
Small talk requires jumping between different folders quickly.
Initiate
Ask a question
Maintain
Give a comment
The 10-Second Challenge
Can you take 3 turns in a row?
You have 10 seconds to find each response.
Turn 1
Ask a Question
Turn 2
Add a Detail
Turn 3
Ask "And you?"
Conversation Tracker Worksheet CONVERSATION TRACKER
Lesson 4: Breakroom Social Exchange
GOAL TURNS 3+
NAME:
PARTNER:
SESSION 1: CHOOSE A TOPIC
Pick a topic from your device (e.g., Weather, TV, Food) and track your turns.
TURN 1
Initiate
TURN 2
Respond
TURN 3
Follow-up
BONUS
4th Turn!
SOCIAL SPEED CHECK
I found my social pages quickly.
I used a "Question" and a "Comment".
Navigation Path 1
Where do you find questions?
Navigation Path 2
Where do you find comments?
Emergency Navigation Slides Lesson 5: Safety & Troubleshooting
Safety First Navigation
When things go wrong, your device is your safety tool. Let's find the help you need.
When to use "Help"
A Spill
"I need a mop" or "I made a mess."
Injury
"I am hurt" or "I need a bandage."
Tech Failure
"Wait" or "My device is low."
Where is the Alarm?
Crucial Path:
Usually under "Social" or "Personal Needs" or a dedicated "Emergency" button.
Zero Latency Goal
In an emergency, you shouldn't have to "think" about where the button is. Your hand should just go there.
The "Wait" Strategy
If you make a mistake or the device is acting up, use these Repair Phrases :
"Please wait while I find it."
"That's not what I meant."
"Let me start over."
"I need a moment."
Workplace Safety Cheatsheet Safety & Troubleshooting
Quick-Reference Navigation Guide
1. EMERGENCY PHRASES
I Need Help
Write your device path here
Medical Alert
Write your device path here
Clean Up / Spill
Write your device path here
Call Manager
Write your device path here
2. COMMUNICATION REPAIR
"Wait please."
"Wrong button."
"I need paper."
TECH TROUBLESHOOTING
Battery Check
Is my device above 20%?
Volume Check
Can the supervisor hear me?
Keep this guide at your workstation or in your work folder.
Career Ready Mastery Checklist Vocational AAC Mastery
Sequence Summative Assessment
Student Certification
Phase 1: Foundations
Vocab Mapping
Can identify and document the path for 5 essential job words.
LESSON 1
Professional Pitch
Delivers a 3-part intro (Name, Skill, Goal) in under 30 seconds.
LESSON 2
Phase 2: Interactions
Customer Pivot
Switches between Core and Fringe folders to answer a specific query.
LESSON 3
Breakroom Banter
Maintains a conversation for 3 turns with less than 15s latency.
LESSON 4
Phase 3: Strategic Competence
Emergency Response
Locates "Help" or "Alert" phrase within 5 seconds of prompt.
LESSON 5
Repair Strategies
Uses a "Wait" or "Repair" phrase when a navigation error occurs.
LESSON 5
Teacher Signature
Status
Career Ready
