Lesson plan — The Art of Job Ad Analysis
80-Minute Lesson Plan Based on “The Art of Job Ad Analysis”
Lesson Title: Decoding Job Advertisements: What They Really Mean
Duration: 80 minutes
Skill Focus: Reading comprehension, critical thinking, discussion, and vocabulary building.
Materials:
- Printed copies of The Art of Job Ad Analysis (from the uploaded PDF)
- Sample job advertisements (printed or displayed digitally)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Highlighters and sticky notes
Lesson Breakdown
1. Warm-up Discussion (10 minutes)
Objective: Engage students in reflecting on their experiences with job advertisements.
Activity:
- Ask students: Have you ever read a job ad and felt confused by the wording?
- Display a few real job postings with vague or ambiguous phrases like:
- “Looking for a dynamic self-starter!”
- “We offer a fast-paced environment!”
- “Competitive salary and great growth opportunities!”
- Discuss: What do these phrases mean? Are they always positive?
2. Skimming and Scanning (10 minutes)
Objective: Students will get an overview of the article before diving into deeper analysis.
Activity:
- Distribute The Art of Job Ad Analysis to students.
- Instruct them to skim the article quickly (3-4 minutes), underlining key sections.
- Ask students to share: What stands out?
- Discuss the article’s purpose: What is the main message?
3. Close Reading and Analysis (25 minutes)
Objective: Understand the hidden messages behind job ads and apply critical thinking.
Activity:
- Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a section of the article.
- Each group:
- Reads their section carefully.
- Identifies key points and unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Summarizes their section for the class.
- Highlight the section on “Typical Texts and Interpretation” (Page 2 of the article).
- Discuss: What hidden meanings do companies embed in job ads?
- Encourage students to share personal experiences.
4. Applying Knowledge: Job Ad Breakdown (20 minutes)
Objective: Practice analyzing real job ads using the article’s insights.
Activity:
- Hand out printed job advertisements (or display them digitally).
- In pairs, students:
- Select one job ad.
- Highlight ambiguous or vague phrases.
- Use the article’s techniques to interpret the real meaning.
- Groups present their findings.
- Open discussion: What should job seekers be cautious about?
5. Reflection and Debate (15 minutes)
Objective: Encourage critical discussion on job ad language and workplace culture.
Activity:
- Debate motion: “Job ads should be more honest and transparent.”
- Divide the class into For and Against teams.
- Each team presents 2-3 arguments.
- Conclude with final reflections: How will you read job ads differently after this lesson?
Assessment / Homework
- In-Class Option: Write a short response (150 words) on How can you avoid falling for misleading job ads?
- Homework Option: Find a job ad online, rewrite it with clearer language, and explain the changes.
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