Unit 04. For a Better Community. Lesson 6. Writing

Warm up
Kinds of letters?
Invitation
Confirmation
Request
Thanking
Recommendation
Job application
Our topic today:
Write a letter of job application from an advertisement
Unit 4:
FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
Lesson 6: Writing
PRE WRITING
Task 1:Read the job advertisement of Happy Mind Centre and complete the table
Volunteer teacher
Experienced, creative, patient
Teaching Vietnamese and Math
25 Bao Ha Street, Ha Noi, VN
Task 2:Read the letter and answer questions
1. How did Quan find out about the job?
2. Who did Quan teach last summer?
3. How long did he teach them?
4. How does Quan describe himself?
5. How many references can Quan give?
6. When can Quan start teaching?
1. How did Quan find out about the job?
He saw the advertisement in the Youth Newspaper
on February 22nd.
2. Who did Quan teach last summer?
He taught a group of primary students in his area.
3. How long did he teach them?
He taught them for two months.
4. How does Quan describe himself?
He is creative, patient, and has great love for children
5. How many references can Quan give?
He can give 4 references
6. When can Quan start teaching?
He can start teaching from next month.
Task 3:Read the letter and match each paragraph in the letter with its purpose

Format of a job application letter
Address of sender
Date
Address of receiver
1. Greeting ( Dear + Sir/ Madam, )
2. Introduction
3. Conclusion
4. Closing
GREETING
Dear Sir/Madam,
INTRODUCTION
I saw the advertisement in…….
I am writing to apply for…..
BODY
I think I meet all qualities that you specify
I have worked as……… for……….
I have experience ………..
Paragraph 2
I am creative,………
I can send you….reference(s)
CONCLUSION
I would be available for interview on
I can start working…..
I look forward to …..
CLOSING
Your faithfully,
Signature
Paragraph 1
WHILE WRITING
Volunteers needed
We need reliable, hard-working volunteers to work at our Heart to Heart Charity Office. Your job will include welcoming guests and receiving donations for our organisation.
Please apply in writing to: 15 Ha Thanh Street, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Task 4:Read the job advertisement.
Fill information in the table
Volunteer
Reliable, hard-working
Welcome guests, receive donation
15 Ha Thanh Street, Ha Noi, VN
Group work:
Writing a letter applying for the job at
Heart to Heart Charity Office
Example
Post
WRITING
HOW MANY PART ARE THERE IN A JOB APPLICATION LETTER?
WHAT ARE THEY
Address of sender
Date
Address of receiver
1. Greeting ( Dear + Sir/ Madam, )
2. Introduction
3. Conclusion
4. Closing
Learn the format of a job application letter
Complete a job application letter on your notebook
Prepare the next lesson: Communication and culture
HOMEWORK