Communication Workshopppt课件教学实录

Module 5

Unit 14

Communication Workshop

Writing : A Letter of Application

南安市第三中学

王荣生

I. Teaching Content

A Letter of Application in Communication Workshop Unit 14 Module 5.

It provides a basic guided writing intended to improve students’ writing skill.

II. Teaching Aims (Knowledge, Ability and Communicative Aims)

This lesson plan is to help students become independent writers and improve their writing skills. By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to: ·

write clear and grammatically correct sentences related to an application letter

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organize the letter properly

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produce a “ real letter”

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develop awareness of the need of real communication

III. Teaching focuses, difficulties and main problems of students

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Focuses

This lesson focuses on instructing students to write an application letter. 2．Possible difficult points •

Students may have some difficulties writing logically and grammatically correct sentences.

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They often don't have much to say about personal qualities and qualification to show they are qualified for the job.

IV. Teaching approaches and strategies

1．Task-based principle

Students are asked to carry out various tasks using the sample language in authentic situations to show that students learn English by using it.

2．Student-centered principle ·

Teacher acts as a resource provider and an instructor, providing helpful language and inspiring them to use properly. Learners act the leading role of practice in class under the guidance of the teacher. ·

Tasks go from controlled to less-controlled ones, then to real communicative activities to keep students in the process of learning and gradual language improvement. 3. Communicative method

Tasks are created for students to express ideas rather than just remember sentence structures.

4. Aid:

1) PPT

2) Student Worksheets

V. Teaching Procedures

Step1, Lead—in

The teacher shows some pictures of persons from different job areas and ask the students what jobs do they do?

Then the students talk about their dream jobs in the

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future. Step 2, Reading

Students read the advertisement and the letter of application on Page 30 of the text, and then answer question 1. Step 3, Development of a letter of application

1. Layout of the letter

Greeting

Opening paragraph Reasons for writing

What job/position you are applying for Body paragraphs ·Reasons for interest in the job and the company

·Personal qualities ·Qualifications and work experience In these paragraphs you try to persuade them you are qualified for the job. Closing paragraph your telephone number and email address

your expectation of a reply or an interview signing off

Students read the layout of the letter again and match each paragraph with the topic and function of the letter from exercise 2. 2. Helpful Language

1) Greeting Dear Mr/ Mrs/Ms…, ( if you know their name) Dear Sir/ Madam, ( if you don’t) 2) Your reasons for writing and enclosing your resume

I am writing to apply for a position/post/ the reporter position in your company, (which was) advertised on the school notice board / in the local paper of 8, May/ at http://www.classifiedads.com/ in the February 22nd, 2010 issue of China Daily. As requested, I enclose/am enclosing a copy of my CV/ resume, my certificates, and a reference. 3) Why you are interested in the job I would like to work for you because ….. Working in your company appeals to me because it has a good reputation and it provides excellent training. In addition, your organization produces a high-quality service.

4)Your personal qualities

I am a motivated (enthusiastic, responsible, reliable, creative, devoted, committed, hardworking…) person. I am good at getting along with different types of people…. 5)Your qualifications (certificates, majors)

Currently I am studying at MIT for a degree in Management.

I am a senior/ in my last year, majoring in Public Relations at Harvard University.

I have graduated from…with a bachelor’s degree in Arts.

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My studies and research in the past three years have focused on …./ relates to…

I have just completed a 6-month project/course on…and have gained skills and experience in…

I have passed CET-6 in 2000 and I can communicate with ..in English.

I hold a certificate in teaching English as a Foreign Language. 6)Work experience I have served/worked in a company as a volunteer. The experience has improved my communication skills and my leadership skills to supervise a group effectively. I have also learned how to …

I have been involved in organizing some exhibits, so I have the ability to …. 7)Formal ending

I am available for interview at any time.

I can be contacted/reached on the mobile number/at my resume address.

I am looking forward to meeting you/ hearing from you. 8) signing off Yours sincerely, ( when you know the person’s name) Yours faithfully, (when you don’t) Li Meiling (Your signature) Li Meiling (Print your name)

Development parts including the suggested layout and helpful sentences serve as a powerful development tool. It models the learning behaviors teacher expects of students and provides demonstration that students can then imitate or practice on their own. In this step, teacher acts as a resource provider and instructor to make sure that students develop language before practice. Step 4, Practice of sentences structure

Students finish some sample sentences of application in advance , and then show them on the blackboard in class. The teacher corrects them and explains the useful sentence expressions for students.

Step 5 , Summary

After the above tasks, the teacher has the class summarize what they have learned in class. Students can use the opportunity to go through the layout and helpful sentences again. Meanwhile they assess their language acquisition themselves. Step 6, Assignment --- a

“Real” writing

Students are told they are going to apply for a job and write a letter of application using the sample sentences they have learnt in class. Step7, Teaching Reflection and Evaluation On the whole, the class worked out efficiently. Students stayed motivated and challenged in the learning process. They were also highly engaged in class discussions and tasks.

For adjustments and modifications, the class content is so full, the given related sentences should be reduced to about ten sentences, and students can have more time to think them over and master them better.

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