“BUILDING A RESUME”

A PBL+MM for 9th-12th Grade

Analysis: 11.4 The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials. (Read and follow directions to complete a resume for employment.)

Designed by

ANGELA MANSON

QUESTION

How do I create a resume and why do I need one?

You will develop a resume based on your personal data, educational, and work experience along with other components. A resume is a summary of your accomplishments. You will need a resume when searching for a job. You will not have the opportunity to meet every employer, so your initial contact will be submitting a resume. Your resume may be the first or the last impression you leave for a potential employer. Resumes are reviewed to see if your educational or work skills are relevant to their needs. If your resume presents qualities an employer is looking for you will be called in for an interview, which may lead to possible employment.

PLAN

(1) Students will work in pairs to research and create their own resumes.

(2) Students will read or explore the following resources to learn more about “Resumes” by

clicking on the icons below:

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(3) They will use this resource to complete their own graphic organizer (KWHL) and the worksheet provided at the end of the PowerPoint. (Click on the owl to view the PowerPoint)

SCHEDULE

Day 1 Get into groups of 2 and research the topic by reading and exploring given information.

Day 2 Read and explore the final PowerPoint. Print or copy the worksheets providedand begin working on them together for the duration of the class time.

Day 3 Continue to work on the worksheets and get answers to questions you may have.

Day 4 Type your finish product: “Resume” for review.

Day 5 Turn in your “KWHL” worksheet and a printed copy of your “Resume” and present it to the class.

PROJECT

The student will have a typed or handwritten version of their resume to present to the class.

Finished Product-Resume

ASSESSMENT

Self-Assessment

Content / YES / NO
Was Able To Access The Resources
Was Able To Complete The Task On Schedule
Completed The “KWHL”
Teamwork Cooperation

Key: 5 yes “x” = Excellent; 4 yes “x” = Very Good; 3 yes “x” = Average

2- 0 yes “x” = Keep Trying

MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION AND EVALUATION

Multimedia Assessment

Content / Great/Above Avg.
(0-2 errors/worked w-out difficulty) / Good/Average
(3-5 errors/worked with minimal issues) / Keep Trying
(6 or more errors/did not get along)
Clip Art Is Included
All Components Of The Resume Is Complete
No Mis-spelled Words
Demonstrated Use Of Microsoft Word Basic Functions
Final Presentation of Document

Finished Product-Resume