UNIT 2 – Overview

The topic of this new unit is, as you already know, THE WORLD of WORK. This is a shorter unit (Autumn Term is about to end!) in which we will not only reflect upon the recent global trends that characterize our modern society but also think about the connections between school and work and the skills that an ideal (?) school would promote. In order to do so specific vocabulary will be needed, so you should probably be ready to give special emphasis to your vocabulary building skills.

For your reference here is an overview of the unit which will help you plan your learning activities.
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YOUR final TASK
A - Two GROUPS will prepare a debate about SCHOOL, EDUCATION and the WORLD of WORK.
B - The OTHER GROUPS will prepare a JOB INTERVIEW.

In class we will discuss these tasks in more detail. Actually, we’ll be building the assessment criteria together. All in all we will:
- Brainstorm ideas after viewing a painting by L. S. Lowry
- Listen to/view a silly job interview and a short talk about how to prepare a job interview. Print the worksheet and bring to class (Friday, 21st)
- Answer a quiz about your career profile.
- Play a game called MAZE in which you will develop your decision making and negotiating skills.
- Write a magazine article about a career of success.
- Write a CV (resume, in American English).
- Role play a job interview
- Debate current trends in the world of work and the school that prepares for the future

DEBATE and ROLE-PLAYS will take place on Tuesday 9th /Wednesday 10th December.
There will be a PROGRESS TEST on Friday 5th December.