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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Resume Writing

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Looking for work? Need a resume? Employment seekers find a job posting for a career that interests them, and fill in the blanks on the provided templates to produce three different types of resumes. Templates for the functional, the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Resume Writing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the basics of resume writing. They review resumes and discuss what is effective and what is ineffective. They select a resume and change it from one format to the other. They review the changes and discuss advantages.
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Lesson Plan
Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Résumé Writing for Teens

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Writing a resume is as easy as 1-2-3. Teens learn the basics of resume writing by viewing a PowerPoint and completing a KWL chart. Next, they type and submit their resumes. 
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Lesson Plan
Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Show Yourself Off - Write a Résumé!

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Chronological or functional? Class members learn about the different types of resumes and then use a template to complete a draft resume. Next, they create, save, and print a professional resume. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploration Resume Project

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders take on the role of a European explorer and create a resume, or personal data sheet, listing his achievements in reverse chronological order. They draw and label a map and list what the explorer did to add to Europe's...
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Article
Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Resume Samples & Resume Worksheets

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need to see a resume example? Use the resume worksheets and examples to get your resume started.
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Activity
McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Tips for Writing Resumes

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you ready to apply for the job of your dreams? Explore tips for creating a great resume to help you get the job.
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Article
Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Resume Formats

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the various styles of resumes! Using the three types of resumes as resources you can create a great resume to showcase your strengths.
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Handout
The Write Place

Literacy Education Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...