Unit 9: A2 Lesson Plan—Work and Careers

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to discuss different jobs and career aspirations, use vocabulary related to occupations and job-related terms, comprehend job advertisements and career profiles, engage in interviews about career choices and experiences, and describe their dream job and why they want to pursue it.

Materials Needed:

1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Handouts with sample job advertisements and career profiles
3. Audio recordings of interviews about career choices and experiences
4. Writing materials for students

Duration: 90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute sessions)

Procedure:

Session 1: Introduction and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students to share their current job or career aspirations, encouraging them to discuss what they want to do in the future.
2. Introduction to Job Vocabulary (10 minutes):
   • Write common occupations and job-related terms on the whiteboard (e.g., teacher, engineer, salary, resume).
     • Unit 9: A2 Vocabulary—Work and Careers
   • Practice pronunciation and review vocabulary related to work and careers.
3. Discussing Career Aspirations (15 minutes):
   • Lead a class discussion on different jobs and career aspirations, asking students to share their dream jobs and why they want to pursue them.
   • Encourage students to use phrases such as “I hope to…”, “My dream job is…”, and “I’m interested in…”
4. Reading Activity (10 minutes):
   • Distribute job advertisements or career profiles.
     • Unit 9: A2 Reading—Job Advertisements and Career Profiles
   • Have students read the advertisements or profiles individually and identify the job requirements and qualifications mentioned.
5. Listening Exercise (5 minutes):
   • Play audio recordings of interviews about career choices and experiences.
   • Have students listen and identify the career paths and motivations being discussed.

Session 2: Vocabulary, Writing, and Review (45 minutes)

1. Vocabulary Review (10 minutes):
   • Review vocabulary related to work and careers from the previous session.
   • Use flashcards or visuals to reinforce vocabulary retention.
2. Writing Task (20 minutes):
   • Assign students to describe their dream job and why they want to pursue it.
   • Encourage students to include details such as job responsibilities, benefits, and how the job aligns with their interests and values.
3. Peer Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes):
   • Have students pair up and share their written descriptions of their dream jobs with a partner.
   • Encourage peer feedback on the clarity, enthusiasm, and reasons for wanting the job.
4. Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes):
   • Reflect on the lesson as a class, discussing the different career aspirations students have and any new insights they gained about different jobs.
   • Review key vocabulary and concepts covered in the lesson.

Homework: Assign students to research a career field or industry they are interested in and write a brief summary of the job opportunities and potential career paths available.

Assessment: Assess students’ participation in speaking activities, their ability to discuss jobs and career aspirations using appropriate vocabulary, and the detail and enthusiasm of their written descriptions of their dream jobs. Use informal assessments such as observation, class discussions, and written assignments to gauge student progress.