RLA Lessons

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Students will learn the requirements to writing a competitive resume, which will more readily get the student an interview with the employer.

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Define jargon used on a resume

• Learn the proper formatting of the resume

• Produce more detail-oriented responses

• Construct an industry-specific career objective

• Write a proper resume using a template on Microsoft Word

• Produce only relevant, concise, and industry specific responses within the resume

"I can write an awesome resume that is more likely to be viewed by an employer.”

Writing Anchor 2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

W.5.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

W/WHST.6-8.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

E.7
E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.
E.10
E.10 Seek out opportunities for advancement and improvement of personal skills and abilities.