Thesecrettosuccess Lessonplan

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The Secret To Success (B2 - C1)

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PART 1 Discuss the topics and your ideas below about success. Explain your ideas.
1 Definition of success
2 The secret formula to success
3 Traits/Skills needed to achieve success
Write the noun forms for the verbs/adjectives in each question below. Then
PART 2
discuss each question.
1 What is (persist)? How important is it to have or learn this

trait in order to achieve success?
2 What does it mean to take (accountable) for something

you did wrong? How could this trait be important in order to achieve success?
3 How could mistakes and (fail) pave the way for success?
4 What was your career (ambitious) when you were younger?
What do you think it takes to succeed in the following jobs? What traits might you
PART 3
need and what skills/lessons could you learn from these jobs? Explain your answers.
1 2 3
Newspaper delivery boy/girl Ice cream server Telemarketer
4 5
Waiter / Sports
Waitress reporter
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PREVIEW DISCUSSION
Who are some of the most successful people

you know? In what way are they successful?
VIEWING ACTIVITY
Listen to Michele describe her path to career success. Take notes about her
PART 1
experience in each of the following jobs. What did she learn in each of these jobs?
0:33 1 As a newspaper delivery girl

0:50 2 As an ice cream server at Baskin Robbins
1:05 3 As a telemarketer for an insurance company
1:31 4 As a waitress
2:53 5 As a sports reporter at CBS Sports
What does Michele say about each of the following factors in relation to success?
PART 2
Watch the video again if necessary.
1:26 1 Failure
2:01 2 Timing and luck
3:16 3 Mistakes
PART 3 Finish writing the sentence below about Michele’s “secret” formula to success.
3:37 Whether it’s your first job or your dream job, the formula is always the same...
VIEWING FOLLOW-UP
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PART 1 Discuss the questions below.

1 To what extent do you agree/disagree with Michele’s “secret
formula” to success? Explain.
2 How would you describe your work ethic? How valuable has it been for your
career success?
Choose the correct verb that fits the phrases/phrasal verbs in the sentences below.
PART 2
Then define each phrase/phrasal verb out loud based on the context.
screw | deal | put | excel | leave | answer
1 Michele has learned that to in whatever you do, you need to

get to work, keep working, and don’t stop until the job is done.
2 As an ice cream server, Michele’s manager didn’t appreciate it when she gave
out overly-generous portions to customers. That taught her accountability —
until you run the show, you to the person who does.
3 As a waitress, Michele learned that you need to smile and treat customers
well, even when you’re having a bad day. You need to your
mood at the door, or expect to be shown the door.
4 Michele’s job as a sports reporter was a huge jump and it her

under a microscope, which she wasn’t used to. She made a lot of mistakes.
All of them were public. This pushed her to up less and taught
her how to with criticism.
Write the noun forms for the verbs/adjectives provided below and define each one.
PART 3
Use a dictionary/translator if necessary. Why is each skill/trait important for success?
1 To face (adverse) is to confront challenges or setbacks.
2 (Adapt) is being able to easily adjust to new circumstances.
3 Self- (rely) is being able to do things and make decisions by

yourself, without needing other people to help you.
4 (Resilient) is the quality of being able to bounce back or

pick yourself back up after failure.
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LESSONS TASK The Secret To Success (B2 - C1)
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STEP 1: Write the titles or names of some jobs you’ve had

in the following categories.
• Your first job

• A job during high school (or between 13 - 18 years old)
• A job during university (or between 18 - 24 years old)
• A job after graduating university (or in your mid to upper 20s)
• Any other job(s) in your life that you’d like to talk about
• Your current job
STEP 2: Take turns sharing your career path stories with a classmate/your teacher. Refer
to the jobs from Step 1. Address some or all of the topics below in your stories:
• Your highlights, successes, or what you excel/excelled in in your career or jobs

• Which of your jobs was a huge jump for you, if any, and why
• Who you answer/answered to in the jobs you have/have had
• Any times that you’ve screwed up or failed in your career path or jobs
• Valuable lessons you’ve learned or challenges you faced in your career path or jobs
STEP 3: Which of the following traits/skills below were important to have or learn in your
jobs? Explain. Are there any other traits/skills not listed below that come to mind?
persistence to work under a microscope

accountability to “knock on a lot of doors”
resilience to deal with criticism
self-reliance to leave your mood at the door
adaptability to face adversity
STEP 4: Do you have any future career ambitions? If so, explain.

QUIZ & REVIEW ACTIVITY
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PART 1 Answer the questions below about the video.
1 Describe Michele’s career path and some of the jobs she had. What did she
learn in some of these jobs? Which traits/skills were important?
2 What does Michele say about each of the following factors in relation to
success?
- Failure - Timing and luck - Mistakes
3 What is Michele’s “secret” formula to success?
PART 2 Write the missing phrases in each sentence below about Michele’s success story.
1 Michele has learned that to whatever you do, you need

to get to work, keep working, and don’t stop until the job is done.
2 As an ice cream server, Michele’s manager didn’t appreciate it when she gave
out overly-generous portions to customers. That taught her accountability —
until you run the show, you the person who does.
3 As a waitress, Michele learned that you need to smile and treat customers
well, even when you’re having a bad day. You need to ,
or expect to be shown the door.
4 Michele’s job as a sports reporter was a huge jump and it

, which she wasn’t used to. She made a lot of
mistakes. All of them were public. This pushed her to
less and taught her how to .
LESSON REFLECTION:
Discuss the topics below about the lesson.
1 Did you learn or use any new vocabulary or phrases in this lesson? If so, what?
2 Did you learn anything new about success? If so, explain.
3 What did you enjoy about the lesson?
4 Is there anything you found difficult about the lesson?

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PREVIEW ACTIVITY Fluentize, LLC. Copyright 2023. For use only with license.

The Secret To Success (B2 - C1)

2 The secret formula to success

3 Traits/Skills needed to achieve success

1 What is (persist)? How important is it to have or learn this

2 What does it mean to take (accountable) for something

4 What was your career (ambitious) when you were younger?

Newspaper delivery boy/girl Ice cream server Telemarketer

Who are some of the most successful people

0:33 1 As a newspaper delivery girl

2:01 2 Timing and luck

PART 1 Discuss the questions below.

screw | deal | put | excel | leave | answer

1 Michele has learned that to in whatever you do, you need to

4 Michele’s job as a sports reporter was a huge jump and it her

1 To face (adverse) is to confront challenges or setbacks.

2 (Adapt) is being able to easily adjust to new circumstances.

3 Self- (rely) is being able to do things and make decisions by

4 (Resilient) is the quality of being able to bounce back or

STEP 1: Write the titles or names of some jobs you’ve had

• Your first job

• Your highlights, successes, or what you excel/excelled in in your career or jobs

persistence to work under a microscope

STEP 4: Do you have any future career ambitions? If so, explain.

PART 1 Answer the questions below about the video.

- Failure - Timing and luck - Mistakes

3 What is Michele’s “secret” formula to success?

1 Michele has learned that to whatever you do, you need

4 Michele’s job as a sports reporter was a huge jump and it

Discuss the topics below about the lesson.

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