Summer Jobs and Volunteering by Isabel Baptista

Main Objective

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By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand the importance of summer jobs and volunteering for developing organizational and responsibility skills, particularly in Portuguese youth.

Cultural Understanding

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Students will explore cultural contexts related to summer jobs and volunteering, especially through the lens of Scotland.

Essential Question

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What are the benefits of summer jobs and volunteering for teenagers? Discuss this with your classmates and share your opinions.

Text Reading Activity

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Read an article on how to find a summer job as a teenager in Portugal. Identify the key steps and challenges mentioned.

Vocabulary Exploration

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Learn key vocabulary related to summer work and volunteering (e.g., CV, application, responsibility, teamwork). Use this vocabulary to form sentences.

Guided Practice: Collaborative Brainstorm

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In groups, use Padlet to create a post outlining how you would prepare for a summer job. Include steps such as finding opportunities, creating a CV, and contacting employers.

Quiz Time - Video Discussion

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Watch this video on volunteering and discuss its relevance to teenagers: https://youtu.be/wxR99FW6j68?si=wQhr0_diSHwew8Oq. Complete a quiz to test your comprehension.

Formative Assessment Through Discussion

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Let's explore. What if?

Student Presentation

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Ask each group to present their Padlet on preparing for a summer job. Use criteria like creativity, details, and feasibility.

Summative Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz assessing their understanding of summer jobs, volunteering, and relevant vocabulary.

Reflection Circle

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Have students discuss how summer jobs and volunteering can shape their skills and connect their personal experiences.

Exit Ticket

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Write down one thing you learned today and one question you still have about summer jobs or volunteering.

CV Development

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Create a CV for a fictional summer job you would like to apply for.

Application Letter Practice

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Write an application letter for a volunteering opportunity.

If Clauses?!

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Let's keep in mind this is an excellent time to question things and creat hipothesis about future, present and past situations!Pay Attention!