Lesson 1.1

  • Lesson 1.1

    • Learning Goal:

      Students will analyze a non-fiction text on career choices, identifying main ideas, supporting details, and the author's perspective. They will reflect on their own career aspirations and consider the balance between passion and practicality.


      Success Criteria:

      Students will be successful when they can:

      •  Define key vocabulary related to career planning.
      •  Identify the main idea and supporting details of the article.
      •  Analyze the risks and rewards of following one’s passion in a career.
      •  Express a personal opinion on career decision-making using evidence.
      •  Conduct and summarize an interview about career choices.

    • Glossary

      General Vocabulary

      1. Penury – Extreme poverty; the state of being very poor.

      2. Rejection – The act of being turned down or not accepted.

      3. Daunting – Something that feels overwhelming or intimidating.

      4. Impractical – Not realistic or difficult to achieve in real life.

      5. Aspiration – A strong desire to achieve something.

      6. Entrenched – Firmly established or difficult to change.

      7. Affluent – Wealthy; having a lot of money.

      8. Harsh reality – The difficult or unpleasant truth.

      9. Transition – A change from one thing to another.

      10. Empowered – Given the confidence or authority to do something

      Career and Job-Related Terms

      1. Career counselor – A professional who helps people choose or change careers.

      2. Down payment – A first payment made when buying something expensive, like a house.

      3. Cutthroat – Highly competitive and ruthless.

      4. Freelancer – A person who works independently rather than for a company.

      5. Bottom line – The final result or financial profit of a business.

      6. Plateau – To reach a stable level after a period of growth.

      7. Artisan – A skilled worker who makes things by hand.

      8. Entrepreneur – A person who starts and runs their own business.

      Expressions & Phrasal Verbs

      1. Take stock of – To carefully think about something before making a decision.

      2. Fall into a job – To get a job by chance rather than by planning.

      3. Take a risk – To do something that has potential danger or failure.

      4. Follow your heart – To make decisions based on passion or emotions rather than logic.

      Mount up – To increase or accumulate over time.

    • The Psychology of Career Decisions Sharon Belden Castonguay URL

      To help you think about your career goals 

    • Class Activities

      1. Welcome and Course overview
      2. Paperwork
      3. Vocabulary Quiz
      4. Reading and Discussion- Choosing a Career Path 
      5. Questions