Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
By the end of this 60-minute session, students will learn key CV vocabulary, understand the structure of a CV, and brainstorm personalized content for their own video CV using a planning worksheet.
Building a strong CV plan helps students present their strengths clearly in their video CV, boosting confidence and ensuring they include relevant details about their background and skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Introduction
15 minutes
Step 3
Vocabulary Practice
15 minutes
Step 4
CV Structure Presentation
10 minutes
Step 5
Independent Planning
15 minutes
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Session 1: Planning Your Video CV
What Is a CV?
Key CV Vocabulary
Vocabulary Practice
CV Structure
Independent Planning
Next Steps & Wrap-Up
Reading
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
By the end of this 60-minute session, students will draft a full script for their video CV, learn to use linking phrases for coherence, and provide peer feedback to improve clarity and tone.
Writing and refining a script ensures students organize their ideas logically, practice formal register, and build confidence before recording their video CV.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Script Structure Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Linking Phrases Focus
10 minutes
Step 4
Script Drafting
20 minutes
Step 5
Peer Review
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Homework
5 minutes
Worksheet
Reading
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Session 2: Scriptwriting Your Video CV
Introduction & Review
Script Structure
Linking Phrases
Script Drafting
Peer Review
Reflection & Homework
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
By the end of this 60-minute session, students will record a professional video CV, apply presentation skills on camera, and use self- and peer-review techniques to refine their final videos.
Recording and reviewing their video CVs helps students apply language and digital presentation skills, build confidence on camera, and produce a polished final product suitable for real-world use.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goals
5 minutes
Step 2
Equipment Setup
10 minutes
Step 3
Presentation Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 4
Practice & Mini-Recording
10 minutes
Step 5
Final Recordings
20 minutes
Step 6
Self-Review & Peer Feedback
5 minutes
Step 7
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
5 minutes
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Session 3: Producing Your Video CV
Equipment Setup
Presentation Warm-Up
Practice & Mini-Recording
Final Recordings
Self-Review & Peer Feedback
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
