Lesson 11

Objective: To be able to read and understand newspaper want ads.

Instructions: There are eight examples of newspaper ads in capital letters listed below. Beneath each ad are some interpretations of the want ads. Each of the interpretations has at least one error. Read the want ad and then read the interpretation. Have students underline the part or parts that are wrong. If some important information is not included, put an X by the paragraph. The teacher should explain the abbreviations in each want ad. The teacher may also want to go through one or two of the ads orally with students before they are required to complete the exercise.

1. BABYSITTER WHO LOVES CHILDREN, AGES 3 AND 9 MOS. REF. REQ.. 539-0636 AFT 6 P.M. WEEKDAYS.

   There is a job for a babysitter, and they have to love children that are 3 months and 8 months old. The number to call is 593-0636 at 6:00 p.m. every day except Saturday and Sunday.

2. SMALL CLOTHING MFG. NEED 1 PERSON FOR A VARIETY OF SHOP TASKS, INSPECTION, SPREADING, BUNDLING TAGGING. CALL 262-6503 BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 12:00 MON. THRU FRI.

   A small clothing store needs someone to do different things in store like in inspect, spread, bundle and tag. Call 262-6503 between 8 in the morning and 12:00 noon.

3. LANDSCAPERS. MIN. OF 2 YRS EXP. 262-5875.

   There is a two-year job for somebody who wants to learn landscaping. The number to call in 262-5875.

4. MAINTENANCE, HAVE OWN TRNSPT, PHONE, ON-CALL REQ. MATURE INDIV. EXP. IN ALL TYPES MAINT. 262-9347.

   If you have a transportable phone you can get this maintenance job. You might have to work any hours. You should be an adult (not younger than 18 years old).

5. PRODUCTION 1QT. MANUFACTURING, WORK AT HOME, ONLY HAND TOOLS REQ. PRODUCE LIGHT ALUMINUM MOLDS. WORK ON CONTRACT BASIS, PD. ACCORDING TO AMOUNT OF PRODUCTION SMALL DEPOSIT REQ FOR RAW MATERIALS. CALL 487-0804 FOR INTERVIEW.

   There is a company that is producing homes from light aluminum molds. You sign a contract and if you produce a lot of them you get paid more. You have to pay a small deposit for the hand tools you use. Call 487-0804 for an interview.

6. SECRETARIAL (EXP. 60+ WPM)NEED FOR TEMP. WORK NO FEES -- HIGH PAY. NEWTON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 363-2884.

   The Newton Employment Agency has an ad that says they need a secretary who can work 60 weeks. And she has to have experience. There are no high fees. If you want more information, call 363-2884.

7. SIDING INSTALLERS IMMEDIATE OPENING, FULL-TIME POSITION. MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS, TRUCK AND WILLING TO WORK LONG HOURS. CALL AM'S FOR APPT. 467-3291 AND ASK FOR STEVE.

   There is a job open right away for a siding installer. You have to have your own tools and a truck, but the job will last a long time if you are willing to work hard. You have to call Steve Am's for an appointment.

8. BABYSITTER - MATURE WOMAN, NONSMOKER TO SIT IN OUR HOME. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. 843-4280.

   Someone needs a woman (over 18) to take care of their house while they are gone. If you want an interview, call 843-4280