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Planning your career is not an easy task. But we can reduce the distress by making a proper choice. If we do, what we love to do, the journey becomes smooth and leads to success. The following diagram shows important factors to be considered while choosing a career. Discuss in your group, which factors you regard as important ones.
आपल्या कारकीर्दीचे नियोजन करणे सोपे काम नाही. परंतु आपण त्रास कमी करू शकतो योग्य निवड करणे. जर आपण तसे केले तर आपल्याला काय करायला आवडते, प्रवास सहजतेने होतो आणि यशाकडे वाटचाल करतो.करिअर निवडताना खालील बाबींमध्ये महत्वाच्या घटकांचा विचार केला पाहिजे हे दर्शविते. आपल्या गटात चर्चा करा, कोणत्या घटकांना आपण महत्त्वाचे मानता.
कौशल्ये ,रस, क्षमता ,व्यक्तिमत्व गुणधर्म,मागणी , आर्थिक लाभ , कौटुंबिक व्यवसाय, भविष्यातील संभावना
Students can discuss with their group and choose any of the above points they feel are important or on all above points.
Prepare on your own such acrostics for- Your dearest family member
Name of your best friend A quality or feeling Any profession
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MOTHER – Mentor, Openhearted, Teacher, Healer, Efficient, Respectful
RAJ – Reliable, Amicable ,Joyous
Anger – Agonizing, Nasty, Grumpy, Empty, Reckless
Painter – Peaceful, Appealing, Imagine, Natural, Talent, Exciting, Radiant
3) Say whether the underlined words in the following sentences are used as a Noun or Verb or Adjective.
a) I walk to school everyday. – Verb(चालणे)
b) I go for a walk everyday. – Noun(रपेट)
c) They gave me a gift everyday. – Noun(भेटवस्तू)
d) You can gift her a story book. – Verb(भेट देऊ शकता)
e) It was sold as a gift pack. – Adjective(भेट वस्तूंचे पॅक)
f) They bought a new house on 10th street. – Adjective
g) The water-tanks leak a lot. – Verb
h) The old-age home houses 100 aging and homeless people. – Verb(निवारा देणे)
Q1) Why do some people find setting goals a challenge?
Ans: Some people find setting goals a challenge due to fear of failure.
Q2) How does quantifying goals help us?
Ans: Quantifying goals help us by providing specific ways to track progress against goals.
Q3) What factor is unreal while setting goals?
Ans: Expecting to become an expert in a short amount of time is unreal while setting goals.
Q4) To what are efforts towards success compared? Why?
Ans: Efforts towards success is compared to a walk in the dark. This is because just like walking in the dark, success depends upon how we approach and handle problems such as finding the right footing, precisely mastering the skills and getting to the next place.
ENGLISH WORKSHOP QUESTIONS:
1) Complete the following web with the words associated with the text and the given title.
Ans: Title – Requirements of Success
• Specific• Measurable• Achievable• Realistic• Time-bound• Skill• Will• Natural Talent
2) Pick out examples from the text that support each of the following facts:
a) Goals should be achievable.
Ans: As students, we can’t become a President, a Prime Minister, but can hope to reach those heights in future.
b) A time-limit should be set to achieve goals.
Ans: Establish time parameters around each goal, as it will help increase focus and accountability. To reduce weight we know how to go about it. But without consistent time-bound action, it never becomes a reality.
c) A specific field/area has to be fixed to achieve goals.
Ans: The more specific the area, the more refined the achievement of one’s goal can be. It makes it easier to set parameters and work towards the goal. For example, if it is building a house, what exactly is the capacity required and how long can it stretch?
d) Good results depend upon the quality and quantity of work put in.
Ans: The quality and quantity of energy we put forth, directly impact the results. Life is something like a trumpet. If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out.
e) A benchmark is needed to track progress.
Ans: This makes it easy to benchmark performance throughout the goal period, including areas to improve. While playing football, one’s exact role and position has to be clearly defined.
3) Complete the following sentences.
a) SMART goals are a methodology of thinking that helps people each success.
b) Two valuable assets of setting goals are a sense of originality and a stepping stone to illuminate the path.
4) Read this quote.
‘If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out.’ Guess the meaning.
Discuss in pairs and find similar quotes that bring in the same meaning.
Ans: Meaning – The above quote means that in life, what we get is related to how much effort we put for achieving success. If we are lazy and do not put much effort, then we should not expect great success. However, if we are hard-working and remain focused on the tasks, then we can achieve what we want.
· Similar quotes:
Give more, Get more• You reap as you sow• Input is equal to output• Garbage in, garbage out.• Where there is a will, there is a way.• What goes around, comes around. •Karma returns
Drafting a Speech. Discuss in groups each block and make notes about it.
Title: How can I draft an impressive speech?
Points/Blocks:
a) What should be the size/length of the speech?
b) Do I know the format?
c) How to start?
d) What to write?
e) How to bring quality to your speech?
f) What are the relevant thoughts/slogans, maxims?
g) Which are the most important elements to be included?
h) What is the systematic overall procedure to justify an impressive speech?
Note: The above points are guidelines for writing a great speech. Students need to discuss amongst themselves each point and use those when writing a speech.
6) Speech Development
A – Content(content is very important)
a) Greeting and introduction of the topic.
b) Exposition of main theme/clarity of message/organized thoughts/an ideas.
c) Elaborate with Moral and practical application with examples.
d) Conclusion.
B) Speaking Presentation
a) Verbal clarity – pronunciation of words, voice modulation and projection.
b) Presentation/Speaking style – Speaking should be in appropriate speed,pauses are important, intonation ,mannerism, audience eye contact, ability to keep the audience engaged. c) Confidence – gestures and expression, stage courage.
C) Useful phrases and vocabulary.
a) It’s a pleasure to see you all / I am happy to see you today / It’s good to see you all here.
b) Today’s topic is……….. / My talk is about………. / My topic is………..
c) The purpose / aim of this speech……..
d) I will focus on one/two/three major issues.
e) If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
7) Do’s and Don’ts for delivering a speech. Add some more points.
Do’s
• Talk in right speed & tone
• Emphasize key words
• Be confident &specific (stick on subject)
• Maintain eye contact
• Remain cheerful
• Give examples
• Be polite
Don’ts
• Don’t mumble
• Don’t look down
• Don’t be nervous
•Don’t take long pause
• Don’t talk too long
• Don’t repeat things
• Don’t speak too loud
•Don’t use abusive language