Can you name the job that involves scholars, classes, and grades? If you guessed teacher, you just won a round of Name That Job! The second instructional activity in a five-part college and career readiness unit has career seekers team up and go head to head to see who can identify a career based upon simple descriptive words.

Concepts

job searching, careers, vocations, life skills, career planning, career readiness, career skills, card games

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the quick write as an exit ticket or closer for that portion of class 
• As an extension, plan some Internet time, so individuals can research a new career they learned about during the game
  

Classroom Considerations

• Make sure student helpers know their roles and are familiar with the career they are describing
• Copy and laminate game cards to use them again and again
  

Pros

• Pupils learn about a large number of careers in a short period of time, all while having fun!
• The quick write at the end of the game helps you assess learning and gives young kids ideas for possible career interests
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.3 W.5.4 W.5.10 SL.5.1.a SL.5.2 SL.5.6