Ben returns at the end of the day to find that Francisco and Abuelo have pulled out all the plants instead of the weeds. Record children s responses and add some ideas if necessary. During the story you may need to explain why Francisco and his grandfather are waiting in a parking lot with other men to find work. Write a job resume. Many job listings ask for a resume, a page or two of information about a person s skills and past work experience.
Resumes help an employer choose someone qualified for the job.
As a group, write a resume for Abuelo. A Day s Work. After Abuelo s resume is complete, have the children write their own. Advertise some classroom jobs. Ask the children to come up with a list of classroom chores, such as washing the blackboard, watering the plants, recycling paper, cleaning out the pencil sharpener, and straightening up the reading area.