Want those $300 Nike's? Then it might be time to get your first job!

There’s a lot to know when it comes to getting AND keeping your first job! These  High-Interest Reading Activities are sure to teach students about this essential life skill! Students learn vital tips about finding and getting their first job, interviewing, writing a resume and cover letter, being a good worker, understanding payroll deductions, dealing with unpleasant customers, demanding supervisors, and much more...

Getting Your First Job Features Engaging Reading, Comprehension & Life Skills Activities that students WILL WANT TO READ ABOUT! These life skills lessons focus on the things young workers need to know. Teens and ‘Experts’ offer helpful advice through colorful text messages, while the high-interest reading passages challenge students to learn more about this essential life skill.

HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS:

What are some different types of jobs? Where should you look for a job? What should you NOT wear to an interview? Who is FICA... and why is he taking your money? What should you do if you hate your job? These high-interest lessons answer these questions and many more in a light-hearted, easy-reading style that readers will LOVE! (See Product Preview for additional Samples)

EASY-TO-READ, ENGAGING LAYOUT:

Colorful characters teach essential concepts through graphic text messages, cartoon conversations, and lighthearted reading passages. Important concepts are woven throughout this fun format keeping students highly engaged while also improving their reading comprehension skills.

280 COMPREHENSION & WRITING ACTIVITIES:

Each of the 14 high-interest lessons is followed by 20 specific reading comprehension questions and writing activities that require complete-sentence answers. Thats 280 comprehension AND writing activities!

ALIGNED TO STANDARDS:

Each question is clearly labeled with the standard that it meets.

Standards include:

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• Apply, Analyze