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    Worksheet: READING ACTIVITIES

    Unit 1 “MY SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOCIETY ITSELF ”


    Subject English Grade 3ºA-3ºB
    Teacher Lesly Vallejos Barra Date:
    Student’s name
    Learning Outcome  Interpretate information about jobs in youth through of activities related to
    classify, localize, compare and contrast.
    Instructions  Read carefully this worksheet according to the instructions to your teacher.
     Work individually o with your classmate according to the instructions of your
    teacher.
     Don’t use your mobile phone

    ACTIVITY 1: SETTING THE CONTEXT

    First, think and answer the following questions in your notebook:

    A. Do you know what a part-time job is? Explain.


    B. Have you or any of your friends ever had a part-time job? If so, what did you/they do?
    C. Would you prefer having a part-time or full-time job? Explain.

    Now think for 2 minutes and complete the chart with part-time and full-time jobs.

    Full-time job Part-time job

    Police officer Dog walker

    ACTIVITY 2: LET´S READ AND PRACTICE

    For this, follow the 4 instructions below:

    A. Read the keywords for 2 minutes and memorize as many as you can.

    1. Benefit: something good.


    2. Obstacles: difficulties, problems.
    3. Employment: work, job.
    4. Reliable: something or someone that will not fail.
    5. Lack: absence, not present.
    6. Skills: abilities and attitudes.
    7. Groceries: food such as vegetables.
    8. Drawbacks: problems.
    9. Praise: congratulate.
    10. Youth: teenage people.
    11. Adulthood: adult people.
    12. Over: more than.
    13. Manage: control.
    14. Useful: of good use, positive.
    15. Absenteeism: absent, not present.

    B. Find the key words in the article and colour them.


    C. Now, think about the main idea of the text, and write a sentence.
    D. The main idea of the text is:
    ___________________________________________________________

    E. Read the text again and find repeated words or sentences

    Youth at work

    According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 50% of American teenagers have an introductory
    working experience with informal jobs, such as babysitting by age 12, and during high school, 80% of
    the students have a part time job outside their school hours. The average high school student works
    20 hours per week, and about 10% work full time (35 hours or more).

    There are many obstacles to teens finding a job. For example, finding reliable transportation is
    critical. Also, fighting stereotypes that employers have about adolescents, such as poor attitudes or
    lack of skills, can be challenging. Especially when teenagers need to have an environment that
    supports them and will boost their confidence. And sometimes, free time is also an obstacle,
    especially if teenagers are studying. Here, part-time jobs are the best option, so students can attend
    their regular classes, and use some of their free time to work for a few hours, without much
    interruption on their regular schedule. Usually, part-time jobs only take 20 hours a week, and they
    are mostly directed to teens.

    When applying for a job, first you have to send your resume, and then go to an interview. Here are
    some job interview tips you should keep in mind when meeting with a potential employer. First, be
    sure to dress up appropriately for the situation. However, you don’t want to overdress for the
    interview either. Next, be sure to do some research on the company for which you are interviewing.
    This will help you know if you have the needed skills or experience to work for that company. Finally,
    show enthusiasm and be confident to tell them your accomplishments and why you would be the
    best choice for the position; you can tell them why you can help their company better than other
    applicants. And most importantly, don’t be late for the interview!

    Regarding salary, teens want to work for a variety of reasons, but more than half express that they
    work because they want to buy things. Typically, teens spend their money on games, entertainment
    or clothing. However, there are others who work for their education, saving for university, and
    helping their families with living expenses, for example, buying groceries. This is a sign that a lot of
    teengers who work weigh their priorities.

    Researchers have studied and debated the benefits and drawbacks of teens and part-time jobs for
    more than 2 decades. Many researchers praise part-time work and say it contributes to the
    transition from youth to adulthood. Other studies have found significant negative consequences to
    students working over 20 hours a week. We will take a close look at both.

    Benefits of having a part-time job Problems of having a part-time job

    1. Obtaining valuable work experiences, 1. Less time for homework. Working


    which are excellent for a resume. students may not have or make the
    2. Learning how to effectively manage time to complete their work.
    finances. 2. Higher rates of absenteeism and less
    3. Providing constructive use of free time. school involvement.
    Employment gives teens less time to 3. Lower grades in school.
    engage in risky behaviors. 4. Increased stress. Balancing work and
    4. Learning time management skills. school can prove to be too much for
    5. Forming good work habits. any student.
    6. Gaining useful skills such as improving
    their communication, learning how to
    handle people, developing interview
    skills and filling out job applications.
    7. Providing a sense of responsibility and
    independence.

    ACTIVITY 3: AFTER YOU READ

    A. Answer these questions:


    Which is the best description for the text?
    a) Reasons why you should get a job.
    b) The story of students and their part-time jobs.
    c) Good and bad sides of a part-time job.

    What kind of text is it? ________________________________

    B. Let’s complete: Using the information from the green box, complete the following chart:

    C. Now it is time to show what you have learned! Answer the following questions using your
    own words. You can answer in your notebook if you want:

     What do you think about the list of benefits and problems of a part time job?
    ________________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________________

     Add one more benefit and one more problem to the list:
    Benefit: ________________________________________________________________

    Problem: _______________________________________________________________

    D. As you know more about part-time jobs:


     imagine you are an employer who needs to hire some employees to work part time
    in a music store.
     What are the requirements to get the position?
     Make up a flyer/poster to tell about responsibilities and roles.

    ACTIVITY 4: SPONGE ACTIVITY

    Finally, do you remember the job advertisement you made up in Unit 1, right? Now is time you
    do the following:

    By using your ad and smartphone:

     Imagine you work for a Music Company looking for new employees: a part time disc jockey
    and a full-time sound engineer.
     Write a message to look for applicants mentioning the salary, schedule, candidate' s
    profile and two advantages for working with your Music Company.
     Once you have finished reading and recording your voice, share it with your classmates if
    possible, through social media.

    ________________________________________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________________________________________

    _______________________________

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