Discover Odd Jobs

Gathering Information
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DISCUSS:
How would you answer the question: “What job might you want to have when you
grow up?”
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Get your supplies.
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Watch the video.
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Read the video transcript and take notes.
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Read the interview.
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Reread the interview and take notes.
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Watch the video.
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Read the video transcript and take notes.
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Read the interview.
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Reread the interview and take notes.
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Choose the job you want to write your opinion piece about.
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The papers shown on screen are VIPs: Very Important Papers!
Your teacher will tell you where to put them so you will have them
for the next lesson.
Discover Odd Jobs
Gathering Information
4.9 (7 reviews)

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Students should have a basic understanding of the opinion writing structure. If students need support on these foundational skills, we recommend teaching the Would You Rather? unit first.

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Odd Jobs Lesson 1: Discover Odd Jobs

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