This program uses a “learning through acting” model that prepares teens transitioning from school to the larger community to use social skills and responsible decision-making in addressing work-related dilemmas. Seven acts focus on the character virtues of responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, trustworthiness, caring, and civic responsibility. Three scenes in each act view the situations from the perspective of three different characters. Students are asked to pretend they are the characters in the scene, to think and react as they believe the characters might, and then to role play the scene. Throughout these activities the effect of behavior on emotions is stressed.

A Student Book (149 pgs.) sets up the scenes, gives student directions, and includes comprehension and reflection questions. The Teacher’s Guide (159 pgs.) includes additional information, question answer key, and a CD with a classroom license for reproducible pages.

Dimensions: 8 ½ x 11
Pages: 159