Social Narrative: Fire Drill at Work or School | Young Adult

This fire drill social narrative helps young adults know what to do when the alarm sounds at school, in a transition program, or at a job site, in a calm and non-graphic way.

Why I made this: Most fire drill stories are written for little kids, and my students notice. Older students and young adults also face drills at work, where there is no teacher leading the line. This narrative covers both settings and keeps sending students back to the building's own plan.

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 building

• Talk About It page with 7 discussion prompts

• Practice page with 4 situations: 2 at school or a transition program and 2 at work

• My Plan page for school and work side by side

• Teacher discussion key with suggested answers

How I use it: Read it before a scheduled drill if you can. Fill in My Plan with the real exit route and meeting spot for school and for work. Practice both settings on the Practice page. Always follow the posted plan at the real building.

How this is different from my related products: My When Plans Change narratives are for younger students (PreK-5). This one is written for grades 9 to 12 and 18-21, with school, transition program, and workplace settings. It does not replace your building's safety plan. It helps students practice following it.

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.

Live siblings in this series (plain titles): First Day at a New Job; Riding the City Bus; When My Shift or Job Task Changes; Getting Feedback from My Boss; Taking Breaks at Work.

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, 9 pages, US Letter. Teacher discussion key included.

Real workplaces and sites 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, clinic, or building plan.

From the author of The Transition Map (Jeremy D. Gooch), available in paperback and Kindle.

Written by Jeremy D. Gooch, a teacher with 20+ years in education. All names, businesses, and places are made up.