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

WELCOME TO OUR CLASS

WARM UP
Brainstorming

Invitation
Job application
Thanking
Confirmation
Request
Our topic today:
+ Write a letter of job application from an advertisment
UNIT 4: FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

LESSON 6: WRITING
VOLUNTEER WORK
* Read the job advertisement of Happy Mind
Centre.
Activity 1:
* Read the job advertisement of Happy Mind
Centre and make the mind-map
Volunteer teacher

25 Bao Ha street, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
experienced
Creative
Teaching Vietnamese
Teaching Math
patient
* Activity 1: Read the letter. Why did Quan write it? (page 43)
He wanted to apply for volunteer teaching
Activity 2
Read the letter and answer the 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.
5. How many references can Quan give?
 He can give four references
4. How does Quan describe himself?
 He is creative, patient, and has great love for children.
6. When can Quan start teaching?
 He can start teaching from next month.
Activity 3:Match each paragraph in the letter
with its purpose.
A brief form of a letter of job application.
 Name and Address of sender
 Date
 Address of receiver
1. Greeting,
2. Introduction
3. Body
4. Conclusion
5. Closing
Outline of a letter
HEADING
Sender’s address
Receiver’s address
GREETING
Dear Sir, / Dear Madam,
INTRODUCTION
(Paragraph 1)
I saw the advertisement in ...................
I am writing to apply for ........................

BODY
(Paragraph 2)

(Paragraph 3)

I have worked as a .......... for .................
I have experience …………….
I think I meet all qualifications that you specify.
I am creative,.................
I can send you … references ……
CONCLUSION
(Paragraph 4)
I would be available for interview at any time.
I can start working/ teaching……
I look forward to .................. soon.
CLOSING

Yours faithfully, / Sincerely,
Signature / Name
- Finish your letter
-Write a formal letter applying for the job – (enclosed)
Do exercise in the workbook
- Prepare for the next lesson 7: Communication and Culture 2.
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