Planning for the Future

ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology

Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding   |   Stand-Alone   |  WHST2b, 11-12SL1, 11-12SL5, 11-12L6   |   Canva, Google Docs, Pixton, Screencastify, YouTube, ChatGPT

Content

I can prepare and conduct a professional interview with a person working in a career field that I am interested in pursuing in the future.

Procedure

Students were engaged with the learning experience in multiple ways. 

First, the students were introduced to vocabulary and grammar, where they practiced writing and speaking in the future tense. Students made vision boards to demonstrate what they want for their future. 

Students were introduced to different career vocabulary. The students chose three careers that they are most interested in. 

They then used the Occupational Outlook handbook to research the salary, qualifications, job requirements, and other elements for each of the three careers they placed at the top of their list.

Students then decided on one career they would focus on for the rest of the unit. 

Then students learned sequencing words to fill out a “How To Become A…” worksheet for their chosen profession.

Students watched a video on what a resume is and then took a look at my actual resume. Students created their own resumes. 

Students read about interview etiquette and what to wear and bring with you on your interview. Students played a game called “this or that”, which elicited interesting conversation.

Finally, students participated in a “mini career day” where representatives from Delta Airlines and a retired Suffolk County Police officer shared their knowledge and experiences in their field. The students interviewed them.