Reading a job ad

SWBAT
match
common
abbreviations
with their full
meanings
SWBAT
understand
different
work
schedules
SWBAT
find job ads
using
different
methods
SWBAT
read a job
ad
SWBAT
identify items
needed to
apply for job
SWBAT
determine
required
skills for a
job
SWBAT
determine
job salary
UNIT: Read a Job Ad
Sub-Topic: Find job ads using different methods
Key vocabulary words for the sub-topic: job ad, newspaper, internet, flyer
Content and Language
Objectives
Activities and Grammar
Resources
SWBAT…

Identify several

Find job ads in
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Hubbs EL
methods of finding a job
newspaper, weekly
Civics
ad
publications, and online
Curriculum

Realia
CASAS Correlation
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4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information
about job opportunities such as job
descriptions, job ads, and online searches,
and about the job market
UNIT: Read a Job Ad
Sub-Topic: match common job abbreviations with full words and meanings
Key vocabulary words for the sub-topic: full time, part- time, M-F, experience, supervisor, shift, transportation
Content and Language
Objectives
Activities and Grammar
Resources
CASAS Correlation
SWBAT…

Match common job

Complete job ads
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Hubbs EL Civics
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4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information
related abbreviations
abbreviation chart
– Job Ads
about job opportunities such as job
with their full word and
Abbreviation
descriptions, job ads, and online searches,

Complete daily Job Ads
meaning
Chart
and about the job market
Question sheet

Real and
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4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary

Job ad mix and mingle
teacher-made job (e.g., supervisor, shift)

Job Ad abbreviation
ads
Concentration game

Taking Off p.180
UNIT: Read a Job Ad
Sub-Topic: Understand different work schedules
Key vocabulary words for the sub-topic: shift, morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, Monday through Friday, occasional, temporary, first shift, second shift,
third shift
Content and Language
Objectives
Activities and Grammar
Resources
CASAS Correlation
SWBAT…

Find the job schedule in

Complete daily Job Ads

Hubbs EL Civics

4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information

a job ad
Understand the
meaning of common job
schedule terms




Question sheet
Job ad mix and mingle
Calendar Review
Vocabulary match
Shift sort – students will
put various work
schedules into the
appropriate shift
category


Curriculum
Taking Off p. 180
Real and
teacher-made job
ads
about job opportunities such as job
descriptions, job ads, and online searches,
and about the job market

4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary
(e.g., supervisor, shift)
UNIT: Read a Job Ad
Sub-Topic: determine required skills for a job
Key vocabulary words for the sub-topic: English, write, read, lift, age, experience, drive, use a computer, cook, fix
Content and Language
Objectives
Activities and Grammar
Resources
CASAS Correlation
SWBAT…

Find the skills listed in a

Retail job ads and

Hubbs EL

4.4.2 Identify appropriate skills and education for
job ad
corresponding activities
Civics
keeping a job and getting a promotion
Curriculum –

Determine whether or

Complete daily Job Ads
Retail
not they have the
Question sheet
positions
required skills

Job ad mix and mingle

Taking Off p.

Review of job duties for
180
common positions

Real and
teachermade job
ads
UNIT: Read a Job Ad
Sub-Topic: determine job salary
Key vocabulary words for the sub-topic: salary, per month, dollars, money,
Content and Language
Objectives
Activities and Grammar
Resources
SWBAT…

Find the job salary listed

Complete daily Job Ads

Hubbs EL
CASAS Correlation
4.2.1 Interpret wages, deductions, pay

in a job ad
Determine hourly,
monthly, and yearly
salary


Question sheet
Job ad mix and mingle
Occupation Chart


Civics
Curriculum
Real and
teacher-made
job ads
Survival
English p. 230
statements, and timekeeping forms
UNIT: Read a Job Ad
Sub-Topic: identify items needed to apply for the job
Key vocabulary words for the sub-topic: resume, cover letter, references, application form, in-person, by mail, online, call
Content and Language
Objectives
Activities and Grammar
Resources
CASAS Correlation
SWBAT…

Identify items required

Complete daily Job Ads

Taking Off p.
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4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job,
to apply for a job
Question sheet
180
including interpreting and completing job
applications, résumés, and letters of

Examples of
application
resumes,
cover letters,
references,
application
forms
This is a ________________________________________.
The teacher works in a __________________________________.
This is a _______________________________________________.
She works in a ____________________________________________.
This is a ________________________________________________.
She works in a __________________________________________.
This is a _______________________________________________.
The police officer works in a _________________________________.