Lesson Three
GRADE LEVEL
12 -- ADULT
SUBJECTS
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
BUSINESS EDUCATION
LEARNER OUTCOMES
The student will write an appropriate Cover Letter.
The student will write an appropriate Thank You Letter.
DURATION OF LESSON
This lesson will take 1 -- 2 instructional periods.
MATERIALS
Textbooks
Word Processing Software
Computer
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE
Internet accessible computer
Computer loaded with word processing software
TEACHER NOTES
Signed Acceptable Use Policy for each student using the Internet
accessible computers.
PROCEDURES
1. The student will read Unit 2 (Pages 21--40) of APPLYING
&
INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB.
OR
If the student has access to Plato Learning Systems by TRO. the student
will complete the lessons related to job resume preparation.
2. The students will complete the lessons related to
cover letters &
thank you letters.
3. Classroom discussion will be held concerning preparation
of an
appropriate cover letter and thank you letter.
4. Students will prepare their own cover letter and thank you letter.
MODIFICATIONS
See individualized Education Plans for specific accommodations and/or
modifications to meet each student's needs.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Plato (if not used as part of regular instructional materials)
Other books containing information about resumes.
Video Tapes
THE RESUME II
Jist Works, 1995.
Investigate the following Internet Sites:
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/cover_letter.html
http://careers.msn.com/
EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT
Participation
Completed Cover Letter
Completed Thank You Letter
STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
Js.1.5, COM 46, DPR 37, OFT 57, MOT 36
West Virginia Instructional Goals & Objectives
REFERENCES
A Young Person's Guide to Getting & Keeping a GOOD JOB
Jist Works, Inc., 1995.
CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
South-Western Publishing Co., 1992.
APPLYING & INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB
South-Western Publishing Co., 1993.
Video Tapes
RESUME II
Jist Works, 1995
AUTHORS
PAT STATEN
MINGO COUNTY VO-TECH CENTER
Rt. 2--Box 52-A
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
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