Using LanguageⅡppt配套教案板书设计

M8 Unit3

Inventors and inventions Writing --- Application letter Learning Aims:

At the end of the class, students will be able to:

1.

Grasp some useful sentences and summarize the structure of an application letter by learning a sample in group work.

2.

Write an application letter in a new situation individually.

3.

Form a positive attitude towards their future job-hunting through a survey. Important Points:

1.

Remembering the clear structure of an application letter.

2.

Writing a complete and good application letter Difficult points:

How to help students write a complete and good application letter. Teaching Methods:

Task-based Teaching Method

Teaching Aids:

Multi-media Teaching Procedures:

Step1: Lead in Time

Ask students to think about why we write an application letter：

Get employers' attention. Let employers know more about you. Show your respect to employers. Step2:

Reading for writing

Ask students to read an application letter and through group discussion,

students try to analyze and summarize

the structure of an application letter. To help students analyze and summarize the structure of the given letter.

Step: Give short summary After presenting the structure of an application letter, give students another task of writing some good sentences in each paragraph of an application letter based on the given letter through group work.

To lead students to brainstorm and write good

sentences in their later writing.

1.I learn from China Daily that an engineer is needed in your company and I am interested in it. /I wish to apply for the position. 2.I am writing in response to your advertisement on the newspaper for…..

3.In today’s newspaper, I noticed your advertisement for ... / I have learned that you are employing ... 4. I expect to get a Master’s degree from …/I graduated from…

5.I have got experience in… / I am experienced in.../ I once worked as…

I am majoring in.../My major is... /be good at, be expert in 6. I understand that I have the qualifications and experience that you need for this position and I will work hard for your company. 7.I am sure I can fulfill the responsibilities of the job very well. 8.I would be grateful if you would give me an early reply. 9.Thanks for considering my application and I am looking forward to your reply. 10. I would be pleased if you could offer me an opportunity to interview me./

Looking forward to your reply. Step3:

Fill in Blanks

Exercises for strengthening the sentence structures and organization of the letter. Students fill in the blanks, then teacher just check their answers. Step4: Translation Time After showing its structure and important sentences in an application letter, ask students to bear the tips in mind and write an application letter individually.

To ask students write an application letter after theoretical and language input.

1. 从你们的广告中得知你们正在招聘一名中文秘书。

2. 如果你们能够给我提供这样的机会，我将十分感激。

3.我相信我是这个职位的最佳人选。

4. 一旦被录用，我将竭尽所能把工作做好。

5. 我盼望着你的尽快回复。

Step4：

Writing Time 假如你是李华，25岁，山东大学英语系毕业，英语口语好。当过3年英语导游，对英文秘书工作有兴趣。你看到报纸上某公司招聘英文秘书的广告，于是想去该公司应聘，请根据个人情况写一封求职信。

写作内容：

1.说明自己的情况：姓名、年龄、学历、特长、工作经验以及兴趣爱好等；

2.看到报纸上的广告，很想应聘英文秘书；

3.表示自己的诚意。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Step5: Self-revise

Ask students to revise their writing by themselves. 1) Varied words ,phrases and advanced sentences 2)Grammar mistakes: 3) Handwriting Step6: Peer-Check 1) Five levels

0-5 ,6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25 2) Eight requirements

1) All points

2) Varied words, complex grammar structures and advanced sentences.

3) Linking words

4) No mistakes in grammar or spelling correct tense

5) Good expression

6) Good structure

7) Good handwriting

8) Correct tense Step7: Show time. After students’ writing, each group recommends a good composition and then Teacher shows some of their writings through a projector and explain their mistakes if

necessary.

Step8: Conclusion Give a brief summary of the structure of an application letter and help them form a good attitude towards their later job-hunting through a small survey.

Step9: Homework: Give students today’s homework to help students consolidate what they learned. Try to recite the useful sentence structures for the application letter writing. Step 10 :Teaching reflection