Choose Your Career!!!

Choose Your Career!The motto of the lesson``Choose a job you love , and you will never have to work a day in your life``

Objectives-to improve students` reading, listening, speaking and communicative skills- to expand students` vocabulary-to develop students` writing skills-to develop a creative way of thinking , imagination , the ability to think logically - to enrich students` knowledge about jobs and career

Learning outcomes. You will be able to- talk about jobs and work-talk about education for life-discuss work abroad, work and gender-discuss a job interview-write a job application letter-discuss the significance of a career choice

Lesson Plan I. Warming- up activity II. Vocabulary practice. a)Group Work b)Puzzle c) Game III. Research Work IV. Reading, grammar and discussion V. Listening and discussion VI. Writing. Formal letter VII. Speaking and discussion VIII. Feedback IX. Evaluation X. Home task

be active and hardworking , friendly and tolerantbe willing to communicate not be put off by making mistakesthink critically, participate and collaborateencourage each otherimagine and creategive thoughtful feedback

Match the parts of the proverbs1. Hard work pays in the future a)must climb the tree2. No bees- no honey, b)laziness pays off now3. What we do willingly, c)do it yourself4. Actions speak louder d)no work-no money5. He that would eat the fruit e)than words6. If you want a thing done well, f)we do easy

Brainstorming. Name as many jobs as you can P-R-O-F-E-S-S-I-O-N-

Association Why do you need a job?

Puzzle. Read the puzzle and answer the question. A man and his son are in a serious car accident. The man dies and the son is taken to hospital. When he gets there, the surgeon sees the boy and says : `` I can`t operate on this boy. He is my son!How can this be?

What jobs apply to just men and which ones apply to just women, to both men and women?Group Work . The Circle of Venn. Plumber, surgeon, teacher, actress, manager, waiter, air hostess, flight attendant, police officer, spokesperson, nurse, actor, lorry driver, coal miner, astronaut, beauty therapist, waitress, fireman, musician, car mechanic, lawyer, carpenter,air traffic controller, pilot, social worker, nursery school teacher, electrician.

The Circle of Venn Jobs for men Jobs for women Jobs for both

Game`` Ten Questions``Look at your classmates` presentation and ask him/her Yes/No questions to guess a job. Use the words below. Outside/ inside, full/part/time, regular/ odd. For men/ women. Popular/ prestigious/dangerous. Well paid/ low paid. Require special training/ university degree/computer skills, creativity

Look at the list of jobs and say what activities they involve. Use the gerund. What soft skills and qualities do they require?Doctor, nurse, social worker, dentist, beauty therapist-Nursery school teacher, babysitter, child minder. Architect, interior decorator, designer-Reporter, editor, journalist, web designer. Hairdresser, barber, fashion designer, dressmaker, beauty therapist-Vet, groomer, zoo keeper, dog walker-

Research Work What do you think about the jobs of future?

Reading and Grammar. Pre-reading task. Prediction. Look at the picture and predict What is the text about?What is the man`s job?Does he enjoy his job?

Pre-reading task. Read the text and complete it with who, whose, where, which, when The Best Job in the World This is Tommy Lynch, a man 1)_____ job is to test water- slides. It`s a job 2) _____ almost every young person would love. He travels to holiday resorts 3)_____ have water -slides, has a`` go`` on them and reports back to the travel company 4)_____ he works. There are a lot of people 5)______ would like Tommy`s job, so his company can expect a lot of applications 6)_____he leaves! After –reading task Would you like to have such a job? Why?

Jobs for Teenagers Watch a video Pre-watching and pre-listening tasks:1)Find out what jobs American teenagers usually get. 2)Get ready to do multiple-choice activity and then discuss the problem of teens` employment in Ukraine

Multiple choice. Choose the correct variant1. How many hours a day can American teenagers work?a) 2 hours b)3 hours c) 4 hours d) 5 hours2. When can`t they work?a)after 7 p. m b)after 5 p. m c) after 6 p. m. d)after 8 p. m.3. How long can they work during the holidays?a)10 hours a week b) 20 hours a week c) 30 hours a week d) 40 hours a week4. How much can they earn as babysitters?a)5 $ a day b)5 $ an hour c) 10 $ a day d) 10 $ an hour

Research Work and Discussion. What job opportunities have Ukrainian teenagers got?At what age can they start working?When can`t they work? How long can they work during the holidays?

Job Application Letter Writing Strategy. Put the phrases into the correct order according to the formal letter structurea)I would be grateful for the opportunity to visit you. I am available for the interview on Saturdays 2 b) I consider myself as a hardworking and responsible person….3 c)I am applying for a job of a shop-assistant4 d) Dear Sir or Madam5 e)My responsibilities included tickets sales f) Yours faithfully Ann Johns7. g) I am enclosing my CV8. h)I am looking forward to hearing from you soon

Read the letter of application and find more formal ways of saying the phrases in bold below. Dear Sir or Madam. I am writing to ask you for the job of part-time shop assistant which I saw advertised in the Luton Gazette. Last summer , I worked as an assistant in my local newsagent`s. The things I had to do there included serving customers and shelf-filling. I think that I am trustworthy , hardworking and enthusiastic. I would really like to visit your shop and discuss my application with you. I can start work on 22 July. I am sending my CV. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully. Helen Woods. Helen Woods

Read the job advertisement. Then complete the dialogue( job interview) with the suitable questions. Waiter/waitress. Needed for our new café. Hardworking and energetic, you will join our friendly, young team. Must enjoy dealing with customers. Shift work (lunch or dinner) $ 7.30 an hour plus tips

Job Interview. Manager----------------------------------------------------------?Emily I saw it advertised on a recruitment agency website. Manager-----------------------------------------------------------?Emily Yes, I have. I have worked at my uncle`s restaurant. Manager---------------------------------------------------------------------?Emily First of all I did all washing up in the kitchen. But then I took orders and served food and drinks. Sometimes I answered calls and took reservations. Manager----------------------------------------------------------------------?Emily Yes, I did. I liked it. But it was very tiring at nights. Manager-----------------------------------------------------------------------------?Emily About a year, part-time. Manager---------------------------------------------------------------------------?Emily I`m hardworking and reliable, and I enjoy dealing with public. I`m also good at working in a team. Manager Well, thanks for coming in. We`ll be in touch by the end of the week

Discussion. Group Work

Group Discussion. Group 1 What should you consider when you choose a job? Give your arguments. Group 2 Who usually influences your career choice? Prove it

What should you consider when you choose a job? natural abilities likes/dislikes hobbies interests Choice health skills education talents

Who usually influences your career choice? friends social demand parents Choice teachers mass media (TV, radio, press, the Internet)

Summing-up. You are an architect of your own future

Home task Write a job application letter Youth Worker Wanted for Council Summer Camp-excellent opportunity to gain experience working with children aged 6-14 in beautiful surroundings. Must be fit and enjoy playing sport. $ 1000 a month

Feedback. Which activity-----do you like best of all ------ would you like to practise more------do you think is the most useful for your future career. What skills have you developed today?---------------

Thank you!