In this lesson, participants will work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities while balancing tactical (short-term) and strategic (long-term) goals.

Participants will practice creative writing by composing a letter without using “I,” “me,” “my,” or “mine,” helping them communicate clearly while working within a fun challenge.

Participants will learn what a goal is by choosing one they want to work toward and practicing how to clearly write and share it with others.

In this lesson, participants will explore how to react positively when situations turn out in their favor as well as when situations do not turn out in their favor.

In this lesson, participants will display curiosity, seek out opportunities to learn, and keep an open mind about their peers' interests.

In this lesson, participants will make connections between letters of the alphabet, items that start with those letters, and their knowledge about those items.

Participants will learn how to play fairly, take turns, and treat others kindly whether they win, lose, or tie. They will practice teaching a skill to their peers while demonstrating positive communication and respectful behavior.

In this lesson, participants learn to be present and prepared as they create and present stories. They will listen effectively to decipher meaning of values and intentions from themselves and others as they share their creative stories.

Discuss and determine showcase hosting roles and practice working together to host the event successfully.

Understand that invitations are not the only way to get people to attend an event, and that advertising and public relations help spread awareness and increase attendance.

This lesson is written at a 3rd-4th grade level. If you are working with younger or older participants, consider these adjustments: K-2: Simplify the concept of advertising as you did in the Creative Advertising lesson. Instead of writing multiple sentences, choose one sentence or a set of words. 5-6: Add more depth and independence as you did in the Creative Advertising lesson. Ideas include: have them create an advertising campaign, film themselves pitching their food truc

For participants to practice making creative advertisements to better publicize events and projects in their community.

For participants to create a logo and brand identity for their food truck business.

Finalize invitations and make a plan for addressing and sending them to invitees.

Learn about RSVPs and how to collect information that will help plan a showcase successfully.

Learn how to speak and write professionally to adults in order to create clear, complete invitations for the showcase.

Determine and justify invitees based on relevance to the showcase purpose.

Collaborate and identify the intended audience and purpose for the showcase.

For participants to rehearse showcase presentations and receive peer feedback for improvement.

For participants to organize and prepare their Food Truck Fair booth experience and presentation flow.