How Do They Do That?

Looking at career options can often be tough, especially when you are only in Grade 10. As well, you will more than likely change careers more than once in your adult life so it is important to research the tasks that are performed on a daily basis to know what you are getting yourself into! A task such as nailing on shingles may sound simple; however, have you given some thought as to what steps must be taken for you to be successful as a roofer?

Part 1: Choosing the Task

You have been placed in a group with other students who, like you, have an interest in a career in the Health and Personal Services OR Construction Technology fields.

1. Together you need to choose ONE activity that a person working in this field might do on a daily basis. (For example, a hairstylist might wash hair daily).
2. As a group, brainstorm the steps that you must perform and tools needed to complete your chosen activity. Have one or two group members record the suggestions on chart paper.
3. Using a different colour of marker, go back to your brainstormed list, and write down one or more of the nine Essential Skills that would apply to each point made in step 2.

Part 2: Writing the Instructions

1. Using the ideas that your group brainstormed, each member of your group is to write his/her own step-by-step instructions for the chosen activity.
   
   • Be sure to write in proper sentence form.
   • Use language appropriate to the activity/field.
   • You must have a minimum of 5 steps.
   • Pretend that the person reading your instructions has absolutely NO idea how to do your chosen activity. Therefore, you must be specific!

Part 3: Editing

1. Share your written piece with a minimum of 2 of the following:
   • a classmate that is NOT in your group
   • your teacher
   • a parent/guardian
   • a Health and Personal Services or Construction Technology Teacher
2. Be sure that your proofreader signs your rough draft.