You Are an Internet Explorer
The ability to read and assess job descriptions is essential in pursuing a career pathway. Explicitly communicate to students that knowledge of a job/career informs the choices that will impact their futures.
GED Content Areas
The Legos of Language
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
· read texts to determine text structure,
· develop a research question and
· research to find answers.
GED Content Areas
First Things First
Students will learn 2 types of text structure; chronological order and problem/solution with a focus on their importance in the workplace, i.e., taking and following directions, problem solving when things do not work the way they are suppose to.
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A Failure to Communicate
Students will use effective communication skills to work together to create a satisfactory and logical presentation on information technology facts and findings since clear communication is essential in the workplace, particulary in IT.
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Gettin' Jiggy Wit' It
The purpose of the lesson is to help students to more readily understand the construction of an essay in an IT context by conducting a research project on coding languages. If students are able to successfully conduct research, understand the text, and summarize it, then the student will more readily understand the basic requirements an entery-level position within the workforce as well.