Social Narrative: Getting Feedback from My Boss | Work Skills

Why I made this: A correction from a supervisor is one of the most common reasons students struggle on a job site. Their face gets hot, they explain or argue, and a small thing gets big. This narrative slows that moment down: notice the feeling, keep a calm face, listen, ask one question, and try it the new way next shift.

What's included:

• Cover and teacher how to page

• 6 short story sections on 3 narrative pages, each with a layout box for a photo of your own site

• Talk About It page with 7 discussion prompts

• Practice page with 4 situations: circle the calm next step and write what you would say

• Teacher discussion key with suggested answers

How I use it: Read it before a placement review or after a small correction at the site. Fill in My Plan with one calm phrase the student will use. Pair with Soft Skills Scenario Cards for broader workplace choice practice.

How this is different from my related products: My Soft Skills Scenario Cards cover many workplace choices in short card form. No Soft Skills card scenarios are reused word for word.

Part of the Social Narratives series: young adult voice, story pages with visual layout boxes you can fill with photos from your own site, discussion prompts, practice situations, a My Plan page, and a teacher key.

Also available: FREE Social Narratives Sampler | Workplace + Transition (try five short pages before you buy a full set). A Social Narratives family bundle is coming soon.

Who it is for: high school special education, transition programs for ages 18 to 21, job coaches, and work based learning teams. Grades 9 to 12 and adult transition. Written for young adults, not preschool story voice.

What you download: one printable PDF, 10 pages, US Letter. Teacher discussion key included.

Real workplaces and routes vary. Cross out and write in the real names, places, and times from the student's site. Always follow the training and rules at the actual job or transit system.

Made by Jeremy D. Gooch, special education teacher and transition coordinator. Drafting and layout had AI assistance; every page was checked by me.