Why Do We Choose Jobs?
Year 5 English Exploring career choices and motivations 45-minute lesson
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Explain different reasons why people choose jobs Understand what motivates career decisions Identify factors that influence job choices Express our own thoughts about future careers
Success Criteria
I can name at least 3 reasons people choose jobs I can explain what makes a job appealing to different people I can discuss my own interests and future job ideas I can listen respectfully to others' career thoughts
Think About This...
What job would you like to do when you grow up? Why does that job interest you? What makes some jobs more appealing than others?
Main Reasons People Choose Jobs
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Job Matching Activity
Match the person to their reason for choosing their job Doctor - wants to help sick people Artist - loves being creative Teacher - enjoys working with children Banker - good with numbers and money
Differentiation Support
Visual learners: Use pictures and diagrams Dyslexia-friendly: Larger fonts, cream paper, reading buddies Extension: Research unusual jobs and their appeal Support: Pre-written sentence starters for discussions
Remember This
"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." - This means when you enjoy your work, it doesn't feel difficult! Think about what makes YOU happy and interested.