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

BINGO

WELCOME TO OUR CLASS

WARM UP
Warm - up: Brainstorming

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

LESSON 6: WRITING
Pre- writing
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 2: Read the question and choose the correct answer
1. A…….is an instructor
application
tutor
2. He never gives up his targets. He is really…………….
patient
impatient
3. He……..8 hours sleeping every day
spend
apply
4. He is …………for his interview tomorrow
apply
available
5. My teacher sent two references to my new boss
Referent books
Letters of recommendation
Activity 3
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?
Wh - 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?
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Lucky Stars
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1. How did Quan find out about the job?
 He saw the advertisement in the Youth Newspaper on February 22nd.
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 four references
6. When can Quan start teaching?
 He can start teaching from next month.
2. Who did Quan teach last summer?
 He taught a group of primary students in his area.

10 marks
You are very lucky!

10 marks
You are very lucky!


3. How long did he teach them?
 He taught them for two months.
Activity 4: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
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
HEADING
11 Ha Nam Street
Dong Ha
November 27th , 2013
Happy Mind Charity Centre
25 Bao Ha Street, Hanoi
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 think I meet all qualifications that you specify.
I have worked as a .......... for .................
I have experience …………….

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
NOTE
FORMAL STYLE
1. No abbreviation
Ex : I’d like to apply for a position of a tour guide .
 I would like to apply for a position of a tour guide .
2. Politeness
Best wishes ,
Yours faithfully ,
While- writing
Activity 5: Read the job advertisement and make the mind-map
Volunteer

15 Ha Thanh street, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Reliable
Hard-working
Welcome guests
Receive donations
Activity 6. Paragraph writing
Group work: 3 minutes
Group No 1: Paragraph 1
Group No 2: Paragraph 2
Group No 3: Paragraph 3
Group No 4: Paragraph 4
Activity 7: Write a formal letter of applying for the job
FORMAT
Activity 8: Check the writing
- 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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