Writing letter

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Writing lesson

Miss Kock

Learning goals

After this lesson...

- You are able to identify when something is written for the future.

- You are able to mention a few words you've learned in this lesson.

- You are able to write a formal letter.

Content of this lesson

- Vocabulary practice

- Talking about the future

- Application letter

- Feedback

Before we start

- What comes to mind if you hear 'application letter'?

- Did you ever write one?

- What would be in this letter? and why does it differ from others?

application letter

              What is the difference

between these letters?

 Informal

Formal

Applying for a job

When applying for a job you should think of the type of words to use.

Let's practice

Exercise 1:

Make a list for "work" and a list for "job application".

Try to put the words as fast as possible in the list.

Afterwards we will check the answers.

Job application

Working

occupation

letter

employee

to apply for manager position

Interview

CV

teamwork

Job application

Working

sales assistant

contact

shift

motives

experience

skills

overtime

Job application

Working

Income

Education

Collegue

Hobbies

Qualities

Objectives for future job

Serving food

Exercise 2:

Let's think about what you want in the future

What do you remember?

Practice with the following sentences

Which sentence is talking about the future?

I am currently working as a customer service representative at a local retail store.

I will be applying for a managerial position at the company next month.

Why is this sentence future tense?
"I will be applying for a managerial position at the company next month."

Finish the sentence:
I ____ ____ ___ to work tomorrow. (to go)

Finish the sentence:
You ____ ___ ___ the operation. (to conduct)

Finish the sentence:
We ___ ___ ___ business class. (to travel)

Finish the sentence:
They ___ __ ___ from home. (to work)

Application letter

- Dear Sir/Madam, (als je de naam niet weet)

- Paragraphs (Alinea's)

- i > I

- Sincerely,

- Sign/Tekenen

- Name

- Interest and qualities

- Focus on vocabulary (tip: try not repeating the same words)

What business did you choose?

Research the business

- What are they looking for?

- What position could you possible apply for?

- What qualities do you offer? (zelfstandig, leider, enthousiast of leert snel)

Write an application letter!

The letter should be...

- 150 - 200 words.

- Formal letter structure.

- 2 arguments and 2 qualities why you should get the job.

- Highlight the use of future tense.

- Highlight 3 words related to work or job application.

Feedback time!

- Switch letter with your partner.

- Check the boxes on the feedback sheet.

Raise your hand if....

You are able to identify if something is written in the future

Raise your hand if....

You are able to mention three words related to work or job application.

Raise your hand if....

You are able to write a formal letter.

What are some tips for the teacher or something you would like to do in the next lesson.