English 12 · Week 25 · Modern Worlds and Real World Writing
Resumes That Tell a Story
Turning experiences into a resume that reflects strengths.
- Students will
- Students write resume bullets that use precise, purposeful language to show their strengths.
- SEL skill
- Identify strengths from experiences and describe them precisely
- What it looks like
- Students recognize their own strengths and experiences with accuracy and pride.
- Content focus
- Resumes that tell a story
- Format
- Think write pair share
Self-awareness
Self-awareness is knowing what you feel, think, value, and do well, and seeing how those things shape your actions. More self-awareness activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- W.11-12.4: Writing, Grades 11 to 12, Standard 4
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.11-12.4 Adapting language choices; ELD.PI.11-12.10 Writing
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Effective Expression
- Works with: Writing
- Popular books named: Nickel and Dimed
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 12, Unit 3: An Exchange of Ideas
- HMH Collections Grade 12, Collection 1: Chasing Success
- Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC), Module 26: What's Next? Thinking About Life After High School
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More self-awareness activities for English 12
- Senior Year Intentions Self-awarenessNarrative reflection on intentions for the final year.
- Epic Heroes and Everyday Courage Self-awarenessEpic heroes and the courage of ordinary life.
- Guilt and Conscience Self-awarenessHow guilt shapes characters and how we handle our own mistakes.
- Identity and Belonging Self-awarenessCharacters caught between cultures.
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