FOR TEENAGERS

1ST YEAR – WEEK 32

 READING PUZZLE
• In groups, read the text and find the sentence that best fits each gap.
• Then, paste the sentences in the correct blank space.
WHICH GROUP CAN DO IT FIRST?
Canada and the North of the USA get very Teenagers are allowed to start work at 7 am, so they
cold in the winter. can work before they go to school!

Wages are often low for waiters and

waitresses, so tips are really
important!
But you need to be able to
control several dogs at once.
They put adverts in local shops or in local
newspapers saying they can wash cars, cut grass
and babysit, etc.
And they can work 25 hours a week
during the holidays.
LET’S LISTEN AND CHECK!
 TRUE or FALSE?
1. Teenagers in English-speaking countries are not allowed to work during school days.
2. They do not want to do any dog walking because it doesn’t pay much.
3. Canadian snow boys do not need special equipment to work.
4. Paper boys and paper girls get up late because they are exhausted.
5. In restaurants, waiters and waitresses get low salaries.
6. It’s quite easy to balance school and work in the US.
 Brainstorming

What is it? What is it

used for?

CV or résumé

What information does How do we write it?

it include?
CV / résumé
Teenage CV
SAMPLE
SAMPLE
LET’S WATCH SOME VIDEO CVs
 Closing Project

Imagine it’s Summer and you don’t want to ask your parents
for money to go out with your friends.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
You can get a Summer Job and make your own money!
HOW? EASY!
Prepare your Video CV and get ready to earn some money!
 Time to plan your CV…
SECTIONS TO INCLUDE:
1 Personal Information (Your name, your age, where you live)
2 Education (Where you study, how long you’ve come to this school, your favourite
subject)
3 Interests (Your hobbies and free time activities)
4 Your qualities and skills (Talk about your positive qualities)
5 Job (The kind of job you’d like: part-time, full-time; in what sector?)
 USEFUL PHRASES
Education
I have come to this school for/since…
My favourite subject(s) is/are _____ because …
I like _________ because ….

Describing yourself/Talking about your qualities

I would say I am a _____ person because …
My best qualities are …
I would describe myself as …
I have great ______ skills ...
 USEFUL PHRASES
Describing your ideal job
I would like a part-time job because …
I would like a full-time job because…
I would like to work in the _______ sector because I like …

Closing up
If you think I’m the right person for the job, please contact me.
If you think my profile fits the job, please contact me.
 Don’t forget to…

• Practise before you record your video.

• Check pronunciation (https://howjsay.com/)

• Include the vocabulary you’ve learnt in the unit (including what you learnt with your

teacher in the morning)

• Say hello and good bye when you start and finish your video.
 CB’s Summer Jobs Platform

https://padlet.com/bepsecondaryschoolbacku
p/summer-jobs-platform-u5on4zvmb4b1cf4b
 AGENDA
Wednesday Monday
October 4th October 9th
Start planning what you’re Bring your speech ready so we
going to say in each section. can check it.

Practise and Record Upload your video on

your video Padlet and be ready to
share it in class.
YASS!
YOU
ROCK!