Belfast Metropolitan College

Belfast Met is the largest further and Higher Education College in Northern Ireland and one of the largest in the UK.

Reading for information and layout techniques (Hair Stylist/Barber)

In this lesson, you will:

Read for specific information (this can be located in different parts of the text)
Explore layout features used to present information
Develop vocabulary

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Slide 1: Slide

LiteracyPrimary Education

This lesson contains 10 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

Lesson duration is: 30 min

Items in this lesson

In this lesson, you will:

Read for specific information (this can be located in different parts of the text)
Explore layout features used to present information
Develop vocabulary

Slide 1 - Slide

Layout features include:

Bullet points
Numbered points
Subheadings
Images
Icons
Use of colour
Emboldened writing
Capitals

Slide 2 - Slide

What layout features have been used in this leaflet?

Slide 3 - Open question

Read the leaflet.

Words/phrases that may be unfamiliar include:

well-groomed appearance
supervisory skills
creative
weaving
freelance

Slide 4 - Slide

What is the purpose of this leaflet?

Slide 5 - Open question

According to the article, list at least 3 work activities involved in the job.

Slide 6 - Open question

Name 4 personal qualities needed for this job.

Slide 7 - Open question

Who is the information leaflet aimed at?

People interested in a career in hair/barbering

Hairdressing/barbering employers

Slide 8 - Quiz

Where can you get further information?

Slide 9 - Open question

Write a short extract (for use in a CV) on your work placement.

Include the following:

Date started - present and full name and address of employer
A paragraph entitled Work Activities
A paragraph entitled Personal Skills and Qualities.