Business English (https://dev.txcte.org/course-binder/business-english-3)
Business English

In Business English, students enhance communication and research skills by applying them to the business environment, in addition to exchanging information and producing properly formatted business documents using emerging technology.
This binder does not contain all lesson plans for this course. This content can be used with any textbook or instructional materials. If locally adapted, make sure all TEKS are covered.
Resources
Scope and Sequence

CTE TEKS - Implemented 2017-2018, adopted in 2015
Business English course scope and sequence within the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster® summarizes the content to be taught, and one possible order for teaching the units of instruction. A brief description of each unit and the corresponding TEKS are included. This scope and sequence may be adapted or adopted by the local education agency.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/scope-and-sequence-business-english)Program of Study

Based on the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program, the Business Manager program of study within the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster® provides helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. This document is designed for students, but can also be used by administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.
Program of Study

Based on the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program, the Business Executive program of study within the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster® provides helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. This document is designed for students, but can also be used by administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.
Program of Study

Based on the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program, the Office Manager program of study within the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster® provides helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. This document is designed for students, but can also be used by administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.
Program of Study

Based on the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program, the Human Resource Manager program of study within the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster® provides helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. This document is designed for students, but can also be used by administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.
Program of Study

Based on the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program, the Marketing Manager program of study within the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster® provides helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. This document is designed for students, but can also be used by administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.
Unit 1: Communication

In this lesson, students will organize ideas logically, distinguish fact from opinion, and employ precise language to communicate clear and concise professional communication skills.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-business-english-effective-communication-skills)Unit 1: Communication
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here (https://support.txcte.org/hc/en-us/requests/new), for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/review-scope-and-sequence-document-one-or-more-lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available)Unit 2: Words, Images, Graphics, and Sounds

In this lesson, students will apply the complete writing process to create professional documents that will be needed in the Business workplace.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-professional-writing-business-english)Unit 2: Words, Images, Graphics, and Sounds
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here (https://support.txcte.org/hc/en-us/requests/new), for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/review-scope-and-sequence-document-one-or-more-lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available)Unit 3: Telecommunications Project

In this lesson, students will apply the complete writing process to create professional documents that will be needed in the Business workplace.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-professional-writing-business-english)Unit 3: Telecommunications Project

In this lesson, students will learn how to incorporate appropriate research and writing techniques in developing an appropriate business document that conveys a factual and persuasive message to prospective clients.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-incorporating-varied-resources)Unit 3: Telecommunications Project

In this lesson, students will research, design, and conduct a meaningful survey for assessing opinions and trends. Students will analyze the results of the survey.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-business-english-survey-design-and-analysis)Unit 3: Telecommunications Project

This lesson will guide students through the process of research and development of a business project that incorporates data imported from various sources.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-business-project)Unit 3: Telecommunications Project
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here (https://support.txcte.org/hc/en-us/requests/new), for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/review-scope-and-sequence-document-one-or-more-lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available)Unit 4: Business Report Presentation

In this lesson, students will organize ideas logically, distinguish fact from opinion, and employ precise language to communicate clear and concise professional communication skills.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-business-english-effective-communication-skills)Unit 4: Business Report Presentation
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available-review-scope-and-sequence-document-and-teks)Unit 5: Business Letters and Memos

In this lesson, students will apply the complete writing process to create professional documents that will be needed in the Business workplace.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-professional-writing-business-english)Unit 5: Business Letters and Memos

In this lesson, students will learn how to incorporate appropriate research and writing techniques in developing an appropriate business document that conveys a factual and persuasive message to prospective clients.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-incorporating-varied-resources)Unit 5: Business Letters and Memos

In this lesson, students will research, design, and conduct a meaningful survey for assessing opinions and trends. Students will analyze the results of the survey.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-business-english-survey-design-and-analysis)Unit 5: Business Letters and Memos
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here (https://support.txcte.org/hc/en-us/requests/new), for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/review-scope-and-sequence-document-one-or-more-lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available)Unit 6: Business Newsletters

In this lesson, students will learn how to incorporate appropriate research and writing techniques in developing an appropriate business document that conveys a factual and persuasive message to prospective clients.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-incorporating-varied-resources)Unit 6: Business Newsletters

In this lesson, students will research, design, and conduct a meaningful survey for assessing opinions and trends. Students will analyze the results of the survey.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-business-english-survey-design-and-analysis)Unit 6: Business Newsletters

In this lesson, students will work collaboratively to develop communication and interview techniques, and produce effective business communications.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-business-english-interviews)Unit 6: Business Newsletters

In this lesson, students will create a professional paper using MLA formatting, from start to finish. The students will use the writing process to understand the importance of creating a professional piece of writing in the business industry.
Unit 6: Business Newsletters
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here (https://support.txcte.org/hc/en-us/requests/new), for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/review-scope-and-sequence-document-one-or-more-lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available)Unit 7: Analytical Essay
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available-review-scope-and-sequence-document-and-teks)Unit 8: Resumes, Proposals, and College Applications

In this lesson, students will apply the complete writing process to create professional documents that will be needed in the Business workplace.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-professional-writing-business-english)Unit 8: Resumes, Proposals, and College Applications
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available-review-scope-and-sequence-document-and-teks)Unit 9: Operations Manuals
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available-review-scope-and-sequence-document-and-teks)Unit 10: Professional Electronic Portfolio Project
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View Resource (https://dev.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plans-are-currently-not-available-review-scope-and-sequence-document-and-teks)