C.+Thematic+Instruction

=Thematic Instruction=

[[image:http://www.biojobblog.com/resume.jpg width="234" height="328" align="right"]]Overview of the Topic:
Included on this page is a lesson plan on writing resumes, which is part of a larger thematic unit entitled, "Resumes and Interviews: How to Get that J-O-B!" For 11th and 12th grade students, learning about the work force and how to support themselves is of great interest. This unit teaches students about various careers, how to locate a job, how to write a resume, and how to be successful in job interviews.

Targeted Proficiency Level, Grade Span, and Approximate Age:
11th and 12th grade Limited English Proficient students enrolled in an Intermediate ESL class. Students represent multiple languages.

Explanation:
The thematic approach involves centering units of lessons around an interesting, relevant, and content based theme, while focusing lesson activities around building language and literacy skills. Through this approach, students are enabled to explore topics of interest while developing key language areas. This lesson utilizes leveled reading passages, selected vocabulary, interactive activities, and scaffolded practice.

As a result in taking part in the thematic unit of study, students will:
 * Explore a variety of American jobs
 * Utilize content vocabulary within the classroom
 * Understand and create résumés
 * Learn and practice interview skills
 * Develop their reading, writing, and oral language skills

Language Learning Goals / Standards:
//TESOL National Standards:// Goal 1, Standard 1 – To use English to communicate in social settings. Students will use English to participate in social interactions. Goal 2, Standard 2 – To use English to achieve academically in all content areas.Students will use English to obtain, process, construct, and provide subject matter information in spoken and written form. 1. Retelling information 2. Responding to the work of peers and others 3. Representing information visually and interpreting information presented visually

//Tennessee ESL Standards:// ESL R.1. Demonstrate pre-/early reading skills R.1.4 Use contextual clues to identify meaning of language (relationships between words, syntax, morphology, context, cognates). ESL R.2. Comprehend key vocabulary phrases. R.2.3 Know that words can have multiple meanings, both denotative and connotative. ESL R.3 Comprehend written instructions. R.3.3 Follow multiple-step directions. ESL W.1 Planning and Organizing W.1.2 Use graphic organizers or outlines as a basis to determine appropriateness of including new ideas. S.1 Establish a verbal connection with an interlocutor in order to talk about something.

S.3 Provide detailed information on a relevant topic in a conversation.

Specific Objectives:
After taking part in several discussions and readings concerning American jobs and how to locate them, TSW:
 * Read relevant materials to résumé writing
 * Define focus vocabulary related to résumés
 * Discuss relevant information to include in a résumé in pairs
 * Practice completing a résumé template using computers
 * Complete peer-evaluation forms for another student’s résumé

//Loy, J. (2008).// //When I grow up.// //New York, NY: Henry Holt and Co. (3rd grade reading level)//
//This children's book offers easy and interesting access to a variety of unusual occupations.//

//Kennedy, J. L. (2011).// //Résumés// for Dummies//. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing, Inc. (6th grade reading level)//
//For this lesson, only a brief outlines of the major sections of a resume is used (p. 342). The language is more advanced than the children's book, but as the title implies, is written for an audience that might struggle with the concepts within. It offers a slightly more advanced conception of the job seeking.resume process.//

//Brandon, L. (2003).// //Writing Connections: You, College, and Careers: Book 1: Sentences and Paragraphs////. Beverly, MA: Wadsworth Publishing. (9th grade reading level)//
//This text is written at the most advanced level of the three selected leveled reading materials. For this lesson, we utilize a section on resume writing that offers a technical look at the format and content of a resume.//



Example Materials:

 * Brainstorming Graphic Organizer**


 * Resume Rubric**


 * Complete Lesson Plan:**

Contact: melissa.stugart@mnps.org
 // o ////Brandon, L. (2003). Writing Connections: You, College, and Careers: Book 1: Sentences and Paragraphs. Beverly, MA: Wadsworth Publishing. (9th grade reading level) // // o ////Kennedy, J. L. (2011). ////Résumés// for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing, Inc. (6th grade reading level) o //Loy, J. (2008). When I grow up. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Co. (3rd grade reading level) //