Ask an adult to be a reference

Grades 9–12 · 10-minute worksheet

1. Read or listen (2 minutes). A summer job wants one reference who can speak about your reliability.

2. Try it (5 minutes). Pick a person from this example: your coach, club adviser, or science teacher. Draft the request. Choices: Who knows your work / What to ask / When it’s due.

3. One more try (3 minutes). Write a thank-you and a backup person.