Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Please consider the following:
- Have you ever thought about starting your own business or side hustle? What motivated you to consider this?
- How do you think someone can turn a small investment into a successful business? What skills or qualities do you think are necessary for this?
- What do you think are some common challenges that entrepreneurs face when starting and growing a business? How can they overcome these challenges?
- Have you heard any inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who have achieved success with a small startup? What did you learn from their experiences?
- How do you think the concept of a “side hustle” can be applied to your own life or career goals? What steps can you take to start exploring this idea?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and consider the following questions:
- What do you see in the image? What does it represent to you?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? What topics or themes do you think will be covered?
- How does the image relate to the concept of entrepreneurship or starting a business? What message do you think it conveys?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which tells the story of Taylor Shores, the owner of High Point Gutter, and how he turned $500 and his weekends into a successful business.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, “Turning Saturdays Into Millions?! ($500 Startup)”, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU9DGNOogyY. As you watch the video, please pause at the following strategic points and consider the discussion questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What motivated Taylor to start his side hustle? What skills or qualities do you think he possessed that contributed to his success?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes: How did Taylor expand his business from cleaning gutters to installing gutters? What strategies do you think he used to achieve this growth?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes: What challenges did Taylor face as his business grew? How did he overcome these challenges, and what lessons can you learn from his experiences?
For more information about the activity, you can visit the original post at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/turning-saturdays-into-millions-500-startup/.
Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:
Please review the key vocabulary and grammar focus sections, which cover terms such as “side hustle”, “gross profit margin”, “EOS system”, and the present perfect continuous tense. Complete the vocabulary quiz and grammar quiz to test your understanding of these concepts.
