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A Letter of Application

Communication Workshop

Unit 14 Module 5 I. 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. 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 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 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

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Teaching Procedures Outline of teaching procedures：

Step 1 Lead-in

An example letter by Mr Fool Step 2 Development 1 Layout of the letter

2 Sample sentences Step 3 Practice Task 1—identify sentence mistakes Task 2—write sentences Task 3—write paragraphs Step 4 Summary Review what have been learnt Step 5 Independent Practice Assignment---“real” writing Step 1 lead-in

A letter of application by Mr Fool

Lead in the topic

Prediction: job and personal information

Move on to the layout of the letter

After teacher’s reading:

What job is he applying for?

Is all he mentions to do with the requirement of a reporter position?

Does he need to mention his work experience with animals and his interest in maths?

What content should be included?

How these contents should be organized?

Step 2

Development 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

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.

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)

About task 1

Students are asked to correct five sentences with some grammatical mistakes.

1.

I am writing to apply for a carpenter position advertising in China Daily of Oct. 14, 2018.

2.

I would like working for you because of your company has a good reputation, but

everything is well organized. 3.

I participated some voluntary work and gained some experience in organizing events, I have the ability to get along well with different people. 4.

…will graduate from… for a degree. 5.

My last year, I graduated from Beijing Normal University…

About task 2

Students are asked to write logical sentences using the given clues.

Common logical mistakes in student writing: 1.

…apply for a programmer on the notice board

2.

…apply for a manager position advertise on June 20th, 2018, Youth Digest

3.

…like to work in your company as an editor. Because it has a good reputation and provides excellent training and high-quality service 4.

…participated some voluntary work and I have got some experience in organizing

events and getting along with different people. 5.

Please contact me from my mobile phone 12345678 and write to me at clever@yahoo.com.cn Step 5 Independent Practice

“Real” writing ---Assignment Students are told they are going to apply for a job and write a response to the ad they choose. Thus students get involved in “real” writing. The assignment is planned as Independent Practice, which I believe students can accomplish without teacher’s guidance. It provides opportunities for students to measure their own progress and also give teacher the chance to determine whether students have truly mastered the expected outcomes.

VI Teacher Reflection and Evaluation On the whole, the lesson plan worked 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 guided instruction should include small group collaboration or individual work.