Resumes: Resume Basics
This is a 30-minute FFA lesson plan that introduces students to the basics of resumes as a career preparation tool. Through a matching game and a preparation worksheet, students identify and define the components of a resume and learn its importance, preparing them to use the FFA Resume Generator. Includes a “Resume Components Matching Game” and a “Resume Preparation” worksheet.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify and define all components of a resume.
- Understand the importance and use of a resume.
- Time required
- 30 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Resume Preparation" worksheet for each student.
- Copies of the "Resume Component Matching Game" for each small group of students.
- Resources
- FFA.org
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. An introduction to any lesson or unit on career preparation. 2. An introductory activity before students use the Resume Generator.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Initiative and Self-direction; Productivity and Accountability
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
Common Core – Language
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Common Core – Math Practices
- CCSS.MP6Attend to precision.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4Produce clear and coherent writing the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibility and dynamically.
FFA Precept
- PG-IProfessional Growth: Ability to assume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.