Teacher: Form : MS4

Project One

Session 23-24 Read and Consider / Write It Out

Learning Objective : Application Letter
Communicative task: Identyfying features of application letters
Writing an application letter
Language forms : expressing abilities, inabilities and possibilities
Lexis : vocabularies related to technology and skills
Materials required: newspapers / magazines / text copies / white board

Procedure
Stage One : Recycle
Teacher recycles with the students the types of letters previously
studied in 3MS reviewing formats, purposes and some useful expressions

Eg : friendly letters, apology letters, invitations and even application

letters

Stage Two: The Reading Process

Step One: Pre- reading
S.R.O : To get students introduced to the topic of the reading passage
Teacher invites students to look at some ads on newspapers and magazines
CHOICE
Full or Part-time…
Permanent or temporary…
Cook or Food Handler…
Bakery, Delicatessen or Fish,
Meat & Poultry section…
A wide range of opportunities
in our high-quality Food Hall.
Good pay and great benefits.
Call in at the HR Department,
Mon-Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 a.m.,
5th floor, Selfridges,
400 Oxford Street, London
W1A 1AB
MODELLING AGENCY
Interested in Modelling?
We’re looking for people of all
shapes, sizes and of any age for
Fashion, Film & Studio
opportunity
For information, telephone
Midhurst Photographic
Tel. 0891 515818 (24 hrs)
WIMBLEDON 2005
Drivers with CLEAN current driving
licence required to ferry Tennis
Stars during the Wimbledon
Championships. Must be over 25
and have an excellent knowledge
of West End and South West
London. Interviews and road
knowledge tests to be held in
Wimbledon during March.
Apply in writing to Box 4280
Evening Standard Classified
2 Derry St, London W8 5 EE

SELFRIDGES 3
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Students interact about the the ads above
What type are the above notices ? -They are advertisements.
What are the ads above about ? -They are jobs announcements.

Before you read :

Task One : Read the adverts and answer the following questions
-What jobs do ads 1, 2 and 3 afford ?
-Do applicants need any scientific or technological qualities to get the
jobs?

Teacher :When a candidate has decided to get a job or a position like the
ones above, what should he/ she do ?
Students : He /She has to contact the company, restaurant, hotel….etc via
telephone « ad2 », or write a letter « ads 1 and 3 »
Teacher : What sort of letters is the candidate going to write to the
company ?
Students : An application letter should be written in this case.

What is an Application Letter ?

It is a formal written request, especially for jobs or a place in a
school, club, office…..etc.
Task Two : What information could an application letter contain ?
Put a tick (√) for the appropriate information and across (x) for the
inappropriate ones and complete the table

Information Tick Across

-Personal information
-Likes and dislikes
-CV resume
-Experience, qualifications and skills
-Future plans and predictions
-Relevant carrer

Step Two : While- reading

S.R.O : to get students identify the features of application letters
Teacher invites students to have a look at the advertisement below
November 20th,2013 Echorouk Newspaper
Novemver 20th,2013
Algerian Modern College for Computer Engineering
AMCCE
Seeking Computer Science Teacher
Ready for the next step to move forward as computer science teacher?
Are newly qualified or still studying?
Are you ready to pass on your experience to a school environment?
Successful applicants will be required to be a student/ new graduate in the field of
computer engineering and to have an excellent command of English and communication
skills.
Also the candidate will need to be between 19- 26, dedicated, adaptable and dynamic.
Apply to this position sending your CV/ resume to
Mr. Chaili Mourad , Didouche Mourad Avenue BN 49, Algiers

You can give your students an alternative activity / task about this
advertisement
-Fill in the table with the required job and its conditions

Job conditions
………………………………….. ……………………………………………….
………………………………………………

Situation :
Djamila Snoussi, a 23 years old student, has decided to apply for this job
of Compter Science teacher. She has written the following letter of
application.

When students notice the word « CV », try not to give much

importance or details about it.
CV- Curriculum Vitae/ Resumé (American English) is
a short account of education and experience often
used when applying for a job.
The Text Application Letter

Mr. Chaili Mourad Snoussi Djamila

Didouche Mourad Avenue HLM Buildings B12 N44
BN 49 Mostaganem
Algiers November 20th , 2013

Dear Mr. Chaili,

I have found your advertisement on Echorouk newspaper of November

20th,2013 and I’m writing to express my interest in applying for the post of computer
teacher.

I’m currently a full time student studying a degree course in computer

engineering and I specialize in Software Programme Design at Es Senia University
for Science and Technology. I will graduate on June 29th, 2014.

As you can see from my CV, I have a number of part time and summer
jobs which have helped me gain experience in teaching computer to learners of
different ages.
I feel that I not only have the experience that you are looking for but other valuable
skills which could benifit mer in this position.

I hope to have the opportunity to join your college.

Thank you for your interest and I await impatiently your reply.
Sincerely yours
Snoussi Djamila

Step Two : While reading

Task One : Fill in the following form fromthe letter above
Type of letter : …………………………..
Sender’s name : ………………………..
Recipient name :………………………
Subject : …………………………………..
Step Three : Post reading

S.R.O :To make students recognize the parts of application letters

Task :Answer the following questions

- How many paragraphs are there in the above letter ?

-
- What does each paragraph state ?

Praragraph One:……………………………………..
Paragraph Two :………………………………………
Paragraph Three : ………………………………….
Paragraph Four : ……………………………………..

Learning Objective : Application letter

Communicative Task : Writing an application letter

S.R.O : by the end of this lesson ; students will be able to write an

application letter to get a job.

Language and Style

When writing application letters, be polite and use simple sentences

( present simple and past simple)

(modal verbs expressing abilities)

Recipient : Name and Sender’s name and
address address

Date :
Greeting : Dear Sir or Madam (
if you don’t know the name)

Paragraph One :
Write the reason for writing.
I am writing to
………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………
Paragraph Two :
Explain why you are interested in this job:
I would like to work for you because
…………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………

Paragraph Three :
Give examples to show your personal qualities.
I think I am a
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
………………
Paragraph Four :
Write about your qualifications, practical skills and experience.
I think I would be a good……………………………….. due to my education
i.e……………………………….. and experience of about
…………………………………………………………………………………I am also
fluent in …………………………………………..

Concluding sentence
I look forward to receiving a positive reply

Formal ending
Yours sincerely, (when you know the
person's name)
Yours faithfully, (when you don't
know the name)
Your signature
 Introduction
-I am interested in applying for the post of… which was
advertised in the Daily Mail on 22nd September…
- I am applying for the position of… as advertised in…
- I wish to apply for a place at …
- I was interested to see your advertisement in the September
issue/edition of (a magazine) for.…

Information and details

• My reason for applying is that I would like to broaden my experience
and also to make a greater use of knowledge of languages…
• I feel that my qualifications match your requirements. My
qualifications are as follows…
• My educational background enables me to…
• I believe I have the appropriate qualifications…
I feel I would be suitable for the post because…
• To leave school/university
• To study for a diploma/Matura
• To have/obtain O/A level passes in …
• To have no/little experience of …/in …
I can use computer/I am computer literate/I possess PC skills/I have
experience with word processor.

Ending
I enclose (am enclosing) the names and addresses of two referees who
can testify to my conduct and character/two references…
I would be glad to attend an interview at any time…
• I am available for interview…/I look forward to the opportunity of
attending an interview at which I can provide further details…
• I hope to hear from you soon and be given the opportunity of attending
an interview…/and be granted the opportunity of an interview…
• I look forward to hearing from you and to being granted…
• I hope that you will take my application into consideration…
• I shall be pleased to provide any further information you may need.
Presentation of the integratyed situation

Task :

You have found an advertisement on « New Day » magazine of

October 15th, 2013 about a teacher of English in Essorour
Kindergarten. You are interested in this post.

Apply in writing to Essorour Kindergarten

Mihoubi Street B2
Sidi Ali