Functioning effectively in community settings requires many varied skills, most of which are neglected in formal schooling. When planning to teach real life content, what should be attended to first?
A) Identifying the life skills demand areas for each student
B) Applying life skills
C) Meet with community groups and support models
D) Administer a standardized assessment

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Before teaching real life content, it is important to identify the life skills demand areas for each student. This will allow for individualized instruction that meets the unique needs of each student. Without this step, instruction may not be effective or relevant to the students' needs. Administering a standardized assessment can be helpful, but it should come after identifying the specific skills that need to be taught. Meeting with community groups and support models can also be helpful, but it should be a later step in the process. Applying life skills should come after instruction and practice in the specific skills.

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