Using LanguageⅡPPT配套教学设计内容

How to write an application letter 教学设计

辉县市高级中学

王新莉

Teaching aim: 1.

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let Ss learn about the format of an application letter. Learn some useful expressions about an application letter. Write an application letter by themselves. PPT , Blackboard Teaching aids: Teaching points: 1.

How to help Ss learn about some useful expressions. 2.

How to guide Ss write an application letter. Teaching procedure: Step1 Lead-in Play a short TV program YOU ARE HIRED.

Ask Ss “If you want to get a job in the program, what do you need to prepare? An application letter is necessary. Then you know how to write? Maybe at the end of class ,you will be able to take your application letter to look for a job. （视频导入，激发兴趣）

Step2

Read and understand

Read the application letter and answer the following questions. 1.Who does he write the letter to?

2.Why does he write the letter?

3. When can he work?

4. Does he have any working experience?

5. Is the letter formal or informal?

How do you know that?

Why do you think so? （快速阅读，了解申请信的大致内容）

Step3

Layout

Let’s come to the layout. When we write an application letter, we’ll usually begin like this: Dear Sir or Madam. That’s the beginning of the letter. The middle part is the body part. At the end of the letter, we need to sign our names here, that’s the signature. Let’s look at the body part in detail. How many paragraphs are there? What is mainly talked about in each paragraphs? Discuss in groups. （老师讲解，引导学生掌握申请信的格式及具体内容）

Step4

Format（格式）

Dear Sir or Madam, Say which job you're interested in

Education

experience

ability

hobby

Show thanks and expectation

Yours sincerely,

James Brown One group，one topic. Each group brainstorm and write down as much useful information as possible. 1.

2.

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（小组活动，激发想象，团体合作，相互学习）

Step5

Present and

learn useful expressions

Ask each group to demonstrate and brainstorm some useful expressions. （小组展示，激发想象，学习更多表达）

Step6

Write an application letter. 1.Choose a job which is suitable for you and write your application letter.

Ad 1

an

English secretary inB&B Company

Ad 2

an English editor in China Daily

Ad 3

a tourist guide

Ad 4 a part-time journalist in a local newspaper

Ad 5

volunteers for an

annual English Festival

2.Exchange writings with your partner. Edit the writings. 3 .Ask Ss to present the application letter. （个人写作，同桌互批，自愿展示，鼓励参与）

Step7

Homework

Polish your writings.