From popcorn to Apps , teen jobs in motion !
Lesson 1
My qualities , my future
Let's anticipate !
Imagine dream jobs young American can have
Lesson 2
Every skill matters
Lesson 3
Teen jobs in the past vs..
Let's anticipate !
What jobs do you know ?
Let's anticipate !
Back in the 50s , let's see what teens used to do !
A cinema usher
/ ˈʌʃə(r)/
A car wash attendant
/ə kɑː wɒʃ əˈtendənt/
A farm worker
/ə fɑːm ˈwɜːkə/
A paperboy
/ə ˈpeɪpəbɔɪ/
A soda jerk
/ə ˈsəʊdə dʒɜːk/
A grocery boy
/ə ˈɡrəʊsəri bɔɪ/
A carhop
/ə ˈkɑːhɒp/
A gas station attendant
/ə ˈɡæs steɪʃn əˈtendənt/
Vocab time !
In the '50s , they used to work as...
YOUR MISSION THE TIME MACHINE (1950s vs 2026)
Meet your grandparents or grandchildren and learn more about their working life.
MISSION: THE TIME MACHINE (1950s vs 2026)
Step 1
- take your card
- read it silently
- Then , read it to your partner
STEP 1 : Check your card silently "USED TO" structure ➔ You are from the ..... "PRESENT SIMPLE" structure ➔ You are from the .........
So , are you a past person or a present person?
MISSION: THE TIME MACHINE (1950s vs 2026)
Step 2
Now , go to your time spot !
STEP 2 : - Past sign - grandparents - Today sign - grandchildren
MISSION: THE TIME MACHINE (1950s vs 2026)
Step 3
- Find your matching pairs: Grandparents - grandchildren
- matching symbols
- Sit down with your family member !
STEP 4 .🗣️ LET'S TALK !
THE GRANDPARENT : You know, kiddo, back in the '50s, I used to (deliver newspapers on a heavy bicycle.)
THE GRANDCHILD : Wow, that’s so cool ! Today , I (deliver food with an electric scooter with GPS.) THE GRANDPARENT : Sounds fantastic!
...
Kiddo = a kid - a child Sounds fantastic !
Vocab box
THE GRANDPARENT : You know, kiddo, back in the 50s, I used to (deliver newspapers on a heavy bicycle.)
THE GRANDCHILD : Wow, that’s so cool ! Today , I (deliver food with an electric scooter with GPS.) THE GRANDPARENT : Sounds fantastic!
THE GRANDPARENT : You know, kiddo, back in the 50s, I used to ___________________________ THE GRANDCHILD : Wow, that’s so cool ! Today , I ___________________________________ THE GRANDPARENT : Sounds fantastic!
Kiddo = a kid - a child Sounds fantastic !
In a role play, what matters most is not just the words, but the emotions
Practice time
- Practice your role using YOUR sentence
- Learn your role, 4 min NONSTOP
Let's recap !
TEEN JOBS THROUGH TIME Complete the dialogue using words from the mission: used to, today, amazing, kiddo, impressive, believe. Grandparent: "You know, __________, life was very different in the 1950s. I __________ deliver newspapers on a heavy bicycle every morning before school." Teen: "Wow, Grandpa! That’s __________! I have a job too, but it's different. __________, I deliver food using an electric scooter and a GPS app." Grandparent: "__________ it or not, I only earned 50 cents per hour back then!" Teen: "That’s __________! I earn 15 dollars per hour. The world has really changed!"
Time to level up ! Used to / didn't use to
1) Observe : a) In the past, newsboys used to shout in the streets to sell papers. b) Before the digital age, teens didn't use to work on computers. c) Did young children use to work in dangerous factories? d) Teenage girls didn't use to have much free time after work. f) Did you use to deliver milk with a horse and carriage?
3) Now it's your turn !(Affirmative) In the past, teens................................... (work) very hard. (Negative) They ...................................................... (not / use their mobile) (Affirmative) A cinema usher ................................... (wear a uniform) (Question) ............. kids ................................... (earn) a lot of money? (Negative) Teens ...................................................... (not / watch) TV.
Lesson 4
Ups and Downs
Let's anticipate !
Imagine why fewer teens are working in America ?
Listen to the video and complete the grid using the word bank.
Word bank: school pressure – parents – technology – video games – adults – fewer jobs – studying – experience
Reason 1: School
Teens focus more on __________________
They spend more time __________________
Reason 2: Parents
Parents want teens to __________________
Parents think __________________ is more important than work
Reason 3: Technology
Teens prefer __________________
Example: __________________
Reason 4: Economy
There are __________________ for teens
Adults take __________________
Result / Consequence
Teens have less __________________
But they may have better __________________
- Give the reasons of the sharp decline
Bicycle chain speaking time !
What do you think are the pros and cons of having a part time job as a teen ?
Lesson 5
...Teen jobs now
Let's anticipate !
Do you think teens still have the same jobs?
Let's read and learn !
Do you think teens still have the same jobs ?
Lesson 6
Time travel teen job fair
Let's anticipate !
Imagine a job teenagers might do in 2050
ACT IT OUT ! Time Travel Teen job Fair (1950s vs 2026 vs 2050)
Participate in a time travel job fair interview
Lesson 7
Time travel teen job fair
Practice Time ! Time Travel Teen job Fair (1950s vs 2026 vs 2050)
Participate in a time travel job fair interview
From popcorn to Apps, teen jobs in motion
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Transcript
From popcorn to Apps , teen jobs in motion !
Lesson 1
My qualities , my future
Let's anticipate !
Imagine dream jobs young American can have
Lesson 2
Every skill matters
Lesson 3
Teen jobs in the past vs..
Let's anticipate !
What jobs do you know ?
Let's anticipate !
Back in the 50s , let's see what teens used to do !
A cinema usher
/ ˈʌʃə(r)/
A car wash attendant
/ə kɑː wɒʃ əˈtendənt/
A farm worker
/ə fɑːm ˈwɜːkə/
A paperboy
/ə ˈpeɪpəbɔɪ/
A soda jerk
/ə ˈsəʊdə dʒɜːk/
A grocery boy
/ə ˈɡrəʊsəri bɔɪ/
A carhop
/ə ˈkɑːhɒp/
A gas station attendant
/ə ˈɡæs steɪʃn əˈtendənt/
Vocab time !
In the '50s , they used to work as...
YOUR MISSION THE TIME MACHINE (1950s vs 2026)
Meet your grandparents or grandchildren and learn more about their working life.
MISSION: THE TIME MACHINE (1950s vs 2026)
Step 1
STEP 1 : Check your card silently "USED TO" structure ➔ You are from the ..... "PRESENT SIMPLE" structure ➔ You are from the .........
So , are you a past person or a present person?
MISSION: THE TIME MACHINE (1950s vs 2026)
Step 2
Now , go to your time spot !
STEP 2 : - Past sign - grandparents - Today sign - grandchildren
MISSION: THE TIME MACHINE (1950s vs 2026)
Step 3
STEP 4 .🗣️ LET'S TALK !
THE GRANDPARENT : You know, kiddo, back in the '50s, I used to (deliver newspapers on a heavy bicycle.) THE GRANDCHILD : Wow, that’s so cool ! Today , I (deliver food with an electric scooter with GPS.) THE GRANDPARENT : Sounds fantastic!
...
Kiddo = a kid - a child Sounds fantastic !
Vocab box
THE GRANDPARENT : You know, kiddo, back in the 50s, I used to (deliver newspapers on a heavy bicycle.) THE GRANDCHILD : Wow, that’s so cool ! Today , I (deliver food with an electric scooter with GPS.) THE GRANDPARENT : Sounds fantastic!
THE GRANDPARENT : You know, kiddo, back in the 50s, I used to ___________________________ THE GRANDCHILD : Wow, that’s so cool ! Today , I ___________________________________ THE GRANDPARENT : Sounds fantastic!
Kiddo = a kid - a child Sounds fantastic !
In a role play, what matters most is not just the words, but the emotions
Practice time
Let's recap !
TEEN JOBS THROUGH TIME Complete the dialogue using words from the mission: used to, today, amazing, kiddo, impressive, believe. Grandparent: "You know, __________, life was very different in the 1950s. I __________ deliver newspapers on a heavy bicycle every morning before school." Teen: "Wow, Grandpa! That’s __________! I have a job too, but it's different. __________, I deliver food using an electric scooter and a GPS app." Grandparent: "__________ it or not, I only earned 50 cents per hour back then!" Teen: "That’s __________! I earn 15 dollars per hour. The world has really changed!"
Time to level up ! Used to / didn't use to
1) Observe : a) In the past, newsboys used to shout in the streets to sell papers. b) Before the digital age, teens didn't use to work on computers. c) Did young children use to work in dangerous factories? d) Teenage girls didn't use to have much free time after work. f) Did you use to deliver milk with a horse and carriage?
3) Now it's your turn !(Affirmative) In the past, teens................................... (work) very hard. (Negative) They ...................................................... (not / use their mobile) (Affirmative) A cinema usher ................................... (wear a uniform) (Question) ............. kids ................................... (earn) a lot of money? (Negative) Teens ...................................................... (not / watch) TV.
Lesson 4
Ups and Downs
Let's anticipate !
Imagine why fewer teens are working in America ?
Listen to the video and complete the grid using the word bank. Word bank: school pressure – parents – technology – video games – adults – fewer jobs – studying – experience Reason 1: School Teens focus more on __________________ They spend more time __________________ Reason 2: Parents Parents want teens to __________________ Parents think __________________ is more important than work Reason 3: Technology Teens prefer __________________ Example: __________________ Reason 4: Economy There are __________________ for teens Adults take __________________ Result / Consequence Teens have less __________________ But they may have better __________________
Bicycle chain speaking time !
What do you think are the pros and cons of having a part time job as a teen ?
Lesson 5
...Teen jobs now
Let's anticipate !
Do you think teens still have the same jobs?
Let's read and learn !
Do you think teens still have the same jobs ?
Lesson 6
Time travel teen job fair
Let's anticipate !
Imagine a job teenagers might do in 2050
ACT IT OUT ! Time Travel Teen job Fair (1950s vs 2026 vs 2050)
Participate in a time travel job fair interview
Lesson 7
Time travel teen job fair
Practice Time ! Time Travel Teen job Fair (1950s vs 2026 vs 2050)
Participate in a time travel job fair interview