Dictionary
Catchy
- Spanish word:
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Pegadizo.
- Audio:
Engage
- Spanish word:
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Captar.
- Audio:
Mentor
- Spanish word:
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Mentor.
- Audio:
Peer
- Spanish word:
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Compañero, igual.
- Audio:
Looking for helpers
4.3 Call for volunteers
Once you know how to make a job announcement, you just have to practise a little to do the final task. Your call for volunteers will be great!
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Learn how to design an ad.
Aprende cómo hacer un anuncio.
And practice how to design an ad.
Y practica cómo hacer un anuncio.
Your ad to look for volunteers will be great!
Tu anuncio para buscar voluntarios quedará genial.
1. What you need to know
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Hi! Do you know how to create an announcement for a job position?
No ideas?
Don't worry. We can help you.
Let's start!
1. STRUCTURE
- Catch attention with a good opening. You can use exclamations or a catchy question.
- Add a job title and include an engaging message describing the job.
- Explain the tasks, duties or responsibilities required. For example: school helpers in the library must organize books.
- Include information about meetings: time, place and frequency.
- List the required skills. For example: in a mediation program, volunteers must be good at listening.
- Provide contact information. Indicate how those interested in helping can contact you.
- End with a call to action. A few words to encourage your classmates to be a school helper.
2. LANGUAGE: be short, simple and direct.
Other tips: Use eye-catching visuals.
3. SPREAD YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
You can place it on the walls of your school or share it on your school website or through social networks.
Now, you are ready to make your own job announcement.
Definition:
Something that catches attention.
Algo que capta la atención.
Example:
The slogan and music of that campaign are so catchy.
El lema y la música de esa campaña son muy pegadizos.
Definition:
Captivating for attention.
Que cautiva la atención.
Example:That picture really engages me.
Esa imagen me cautiva.
2. Organize your ideas
You read and listened to how to make a job ad.
Now, pay attention to this example. Slide the line to understand the structure and language of an announcement.
3. Are you the one?
You already know a lot about ads. Now, let’s practice!
Option A. Work with us!
Match the parts of the job announcement with their definitions.
Optionn B. Job hunting
Read the following instructions on how to make a job announcement. Are they true or false?
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True
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False
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True
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False
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False
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True
Option C. Good listeners wanted!
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Option D. We are hiring!
Create a catchy opening for the following job posts. Then record them and when you finish, show your work to your teacher.
Job post 1
There is a new coffee shop in town. They must hire a waiter.
Job post 2
There is a lot of work to do in the library. They need an assistant.
Job post 3
The basketball team needs a new coach.
4. Check what I've learnt
How much you have learned to get here! Everything you learn helps you to achieve the goals you set for yourself.
Reflect for a moment on all you have learned so far. And complete STEP 3 of your Learning Diary (I review what I have learned).
Remember:
- Ask your teacher whether you will fill it in on paper or on the computer.
- If you fill it in on the computer, don't forget to save it on your computer when you finish it!
Cheer up, you'll do great!
¿Necesitas más ayuda?
Reflexiona un momento sobre todo lo que has aprendido hasta llegar aquí. Y completa el PASO 3 de tu Diario de Aprendizaje (Reviso lo aprendido)
Recuerda:
- Pregunta a tu profesor o profesora si la rellenas en papel o en el ordenador.
- Si la rellenas en el ordenador, ¡no te olvides de guardarla en tu ordenador cuando la termines!
¡Ánimo, que lo harás genial!
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