(共11张PPT)
Unit 7 Careers
Writing Workshop
(Period 1)
Part-time jobs
1. What is important in applying for a part-time job with the local newspaper
2. What should be included
1. Warm-up
What positions are available
What qualities are needed if you want to apply for the positions
What information should be provided when applying if you want to be hired
Who should you write to
2. Read the advertisement
3. Read the letter
Does Li Meiling provide any information that you suggested in the discussion What are they
Does she provide any other information that you didn’t expect What are they
4. Read for details
What position does Li Meiling apply for
What evidence does she give to show that she is a qualified applicant
salutation
closing
introduction
Main body
sign off
5. Label the letter
Work in groups. Find all the linking words used in the letter. What additional information or reasons are provided
... I would also like to learn more about the things that are going on in the city, as I feel that it is important to know about the city we live in.
... I have participated in a volunteer programme, visiting elderly people in my area for the last three years. Moreover, I feel that I can get on well with people from different backgrounds since I have worked with lots of different people on many projects for local events.
Last year, I won second prize in our District Writing Competition. In addition, I am also a good photographer, which might be useful for some of the articles.
6. Focus on language
I would be interested in the role of reporter for local events.
I have participated in a volunteer programme…
I think I have the language skills to be a good reporter.
Para 1
Para 3
Para 2
Para 4
position
I'm very interested in becoming a journalist.
I am a hard-working and committed person.
qualities
reasons
qualifications
I feel I can get on well with people from different backgrounds.
I would also like to learn more about the things that are going on in the city.
I am also a good photographer.
Para 5
signing off
I have worked with lots of different people…
evidence
I have always been good at writing and I have read many novels. Last year, I won second prize…
linking words
linking words
7. Focus on language
8. Formal or informal
Is the letter formal or informal
Can you find examples to support your idea
Why does Li Meiling write the letter in this way
I’m just writing to let you know the position I wanna apply for at Student Post, which I saw advertised in the school newspaper last week. Well, I’m interested in the role of reporter for local events. Remember to find the copy of my CV in the enclosure.
9. Discussion
Is there anything that need to be improved or in what way can you improve the letter
What can you learn from her way of writing the letter
Look at the advertisement. What position would you like to apply for Why
Homework(共8张PPT)
Unit 7 Careers
Writing Workshop
(Period 2)
1. Brainstorming
Choose a part-time job in the advertisement and discuss what qualities or qualifications an applicant need to have for the job.
2. Outlining
Choose a job you like and write an application letter. The whole class, as the board of the newspaper, will decide if you will be hired.
In which way are you going to write, formal or informal
What information or examples are you going to provide in the application letter
Write down the notes about your interests, qualities and qualifications. You can use the following outline helper.
2. Outlining
The position you want to apply for: ___________________________________________________
Your reasons for being interested in the job:_____________________________________________
Your personal qualities:_____________________________________________________________
The evidence of your personal qualities:________________________________________________
Your qualifications:________________________________________________________________
The evidence of your qualifications:___________________________________________________
Signing off:__________________________________________________________________________________
salutation
closing
introduction
Main body
sign off
3. Drafting
4. Editing
A Letter of Application
1. Does the writer clearly state what position he / she is applying for
2. Does the writer give reasons why he / she is interested in the job and why he / she would be suitable for it
3.Is the letter linked together well with expressions for additional points and reasons
4. Is the letter written in a formal style
Spelling, punctuation or grammar errors
Unclear expressions
Expressions you like
5. Sharing
1. Read your application letter.
2. As a member of the board, you need to decide which applicants will be hired.
Polish your application letter.
Homework
