Independent Living Series: Getting A Place To Live

Sequential lessons walk students through the steps to successfully prepare for, locate, and even rent an apartment. The first section, Preparation, begins with creating a housing budget and progresses to helpful tips on finding a good roommate. The second section, Renting, gives students valuable information about finding the right place to live. They learn how to interpret rental terminology and abbreviations and how to read rental ads. They learn what to expect when meeting a landlord, filling out a rental application, and signing a rental agreement. The last section, Moving, guides students through the process of transferring utility service, packing, and then renting and loading a moving truck. Lessons include a glossary of key words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas. Paperback, 62 pages. For grades 8-12.