On the Job English I 

The following curriculum framework and pacing guide outlines On the Job English I of Literacy Volunteers’ fourth EL/Civics session, which began in late October, 2002. Like the other EL/Civics sessions, On the Job English I teaches practical grammar and life skills while integrating computer and Internet skills into the session curriculum. Users will find below a short description of each lesson and an accompanying timeline for this class of intermediate level English learners. Virtually all of the materials and activities described here are easily adapted to meet the needs of learners at other levels of competency.

Detailed descriptions of the lessons used throughout this session may be found by going to the E/L Civics Complete Lesson Plan Index and clicking on the appropriate subject. Tutors with questions about this session's activities, their sequence or how to apply them to single- and paired–learner environments may call the Literacy Volunteers ESOL coordinator at 265-9339, Mondays through Fridays, or use e-mail anytime.

Timeline

October 30: "Nice to Meet You" 
November 4: Looking for Work #1
November 6: Looking for Work #1

November 11: Looking for Work #2

November 13: On the Job Prepositions #1

November 18: On the Job Prepositions #2 

November 20: On the Job Prepositions #3 

November 25: Preparing for the Job Interview

December 2: Preparing for the Job Interview

December 9: Going to the Job Interview

December 11: Filling Out a Job Application

December 16: Job Interview Dialogue

December 18: Job Interview Dialogue and Final Evaluation

Session Objectives

The learner will use the present perfect continuous tense with "has been" and "have been" with the verbs "apply," 'work," "study," "look" and "live."

The learner will use "for" and "since" with the present perfect continuous tense in a variety of sentences.

The learner will define work-related vocabulary: "applicant," "benefits," "classifieds," "interview," "application," "job board," "salary," "wage," "help wanted signs," "to hire."

The learner will define work-related phrases: "ask about benefits," "ask about hours," "call for information," "fill out an application," "talk to friends," "go on an interview," "inquire about salary," "look at job boards," "look in the classifieds," "look for help wanted signs," "talk about your experience," "get hired."

The learner will use classified ads to write a dialogue about looking for work.

The learner will correctly use prepositions of time, place movement and location in verbal and written form.

The learner will copy and paste a preposition reference sheet from the Internet to a word processing file, save the file and print it. 

The learner will distinguish between gerunds and infinitives in oral and written forms

The learner will use copy and paste skills to compile a "Dos and Don'ts List" for going on an interview.

The learner will express preference by using "would rather" when talking about employment.

The learner will create a sample interview between an employer and a prospective employee with special emphasis on expressing preference, using gerunds, infinitives and prepositions of time, place and location.

The learner will complete a sample employment application.