Communication Workshop第二课时教案

Unit14

Communication Workshop

----A Letter of Application Teaching aims: 1.

Students are able to analyze the structures of a letter of application. 2.

Students are able to write a letter of application. 3.

Students are able to use some linking words. Teaching important and difficult points: 1.

To find out the structures of a letter of application. 2.

To learn how to use linking words: because, as, due to, in addition…. Teaching aids:

multi-media

Teaching Procedures: Step 1. Lead –in

What job do you want to do in the future? How will you apply for the job you like? Step 2.Reading 自主探究

Read the advertisement and the letter. Please answer these questions.（5m’）

1.

What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job?

2. What evidence does she give to show that:

a) she is hard-working and committed?

b) she gets on well with people from different backgrounds? c) she would be a good reporter? Step 3. Summary 在陈述原因或者列举证据时我们常用because ,as ,since 及

in addition, besides等词汇，使文章更有逻辑性，更连贯，更有层次。

Please find the sentences involved in the words above, underline them and read aloud. Step 5.Reading 自主探究

Match each paragraph of the letter with the topics and functions:

a. Signing off

b. personal qualities

c. Qualifications

d. Reasons for interest

e. Reason for writing

(3m’)

1.e

2.d

3.b

4.c

5.a

Step 6. Summary :

the structures of a letter of application(模板总结）

申请信写作五步走：

First please find the sentences used in the text, and in group, give as many sentences as possible to enrich our expressions.

Reasons for writing 1.

I’d like to apply for the job (post, position) mentioned/ advertised in…

2.

In answer to you advertisement, I wish to apply for 3.

Learning from… that you are looking for a…,I would like to apply for the position. Reasons for interest 1.

I would like to work for you because I am very interested in…

2.

I feel that… is extremely important. 3.

I’m interested in being a journalist since I would like to learn more about the things that are going on in the city. 4.

I want to be a member of your school because your school has a good reputation and I enjoy working with children and I’d like to get some more work experience. Personal qualities 1.

I think I am a… person. For example, I have…

2.

I also feel that I can…/ Finally, I am familiar with…

3.

First, I am outgoing and always ready to help others. Besides, I am honest and doing everything with passion. Apart from that, I am good at cooperating in teams. Qualifications and practical skills 1.

I have had the experience of…

2.

I’ve always been good at writing and I have read many novels. Last year, I won the first place at our District Writing Competition. 3.

I’m fond of English and do well in both speaking and writing. Besides, I’m easy to get along with and enjoy working with others. Above all, I once worked as a reporter for my school broadcasting station.

Formal ending 1.

I am looking forward to your early reply. 2.

I would appreciate it if you could…

3.

I hope that you will be kind enough to consider my application favorably.

You must have known how to write a letter of application now, so let’s have a try!

Step 7. Exercise 思路：1. 审好题

2. 看要点，写片段，（申请信五步走）

3.定句型，连词成句

4.检查，修改，定稿

5.规范，漂亮的书写6.优秀作文评分标准: 覆盖所有内容要点; 运用较多的语法结构和词汇;有效地使用了语句间的连接. 假设你晨光高中的李华。你校拟选拔一些优秀学生，利用暑假到晨曦希望小学为学生辅导英语。你希望参加此活动。请根据提示写给校评选组一封申请信：

1.对此活动的认识(如对本人，学生和社会的益处) 2.个人优势(如性格，独立生活能力，语言能力等)

3.你的计划(如怎样辅导等) Dear Sir/Madam ，

I’m lihua from class one ,senior two . I am writing to apply for the opportunity to help the students in chenxin Hope School with their English.( Reasons for writing) Thus they can improve their English during the summer vacation. Meanwhile, I can learn how to get along well with the students and it will benefit the whole school. ( Reasons for interest)

I’m kind, easy-going and always ready to help others . I wash clothes and make beds by myself to develop independence . English is my favorite subject and I have won several prizes in English contests . So I think that I am qualified for the position. ( Personal qualities and Qualifications )

I plan to communicate with students first to know what they need . Besides，

I’ll try to get them more interested in English by telling stories ,singing songs ,playing games and so on .

I’d appreciate it if you could give me the opportunity. ( Ending)

Yours Sincerely ，

Li hua Assignment

1. Review the five steps about how to write a letter of application.

2. Rewrite the composition to ensure you make it better .