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Writing: Form 4 Unit 3
Full Blast! Plus 4 textbook Page 48, 49
Lesson Objectives
Produce an extended plan or draft and modify this appropriately in response to feedback or independently
Use formal and informal registers appropriate to the target audience in most familiar situations
Section 1: Unit Opener
Section 1: Unit Opener
A - Discuss.
Have you ever read a job advertisement? Where can you find them?
What are the words that you usually see in a job advertisement? (Hint: use the Mydin advertisement to help you!)
Vocabulary
hiring
job scope
organisation
management
qualification
interpersonal skills
supervision
experience
requirement
ability
multitask
advantage
applicant
application
apply (for a job)
at present
at your convenience
computer literate
contact (verb)
employer
fluent in
foreign
furthermore
I would be grateful if...
importance
in addition
knowledge of
position
previous
punctial
regarding
require
take into consideration
willing to
with regard to
Your faithfully
Yours sincerely
Use the Cambridge Online Dictionary and search in the English-Malay dictionary or English dictionary for the meaning of the words in the Vocabulary section.
Section 2: Pre-Writing
Section 2: Pre-Writing
B - Read the advertisement and the email of application below. Do you think Erin is suitable for the job?
From : erinpeters72@gmail.com
To : applications@memories.co.uk
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of shop assistant as advertised on the website searchforwork.com.
I am eighteen years old and in my final year of school. I believe I am suitable for this position because I have all the necessary qualifications. I am able to use a computer well and I am quite fluent in Spanish. I am also available to work during any day of the week, including weekends.
In addition, I have previous experience of working at a gift shop. I worked full-time at Gifts4All between June and September last year. Furthermore, I consider myself to be trustworthy. I am always punctual and understand the importance of being helpful and polite to customers.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding my application. I am available for an interview at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Erin Peters
C - Read the following sentences. Tick the ones that apply to the email above.
Answers
Statements that are related to the email above: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
D - Read the email again and find the formal words that correspond (berkaitan) to the more informal meanings given below.
job (paragraph 1) : _______________________________
right or acceptable for something (paragraph 2) : _______________________________
qualities and skills (paragraph 2) : _______________________________
free (paragraph 2) : _______________________________
on time (paragraph 3) : _______________________________
having to do with (paragraph 4) : _______________________________
Answers
position
suitable
qualifications
available
punctual
regarding
E - Read the plan below with the set phrases / expressions.
Note: You can also refer to page 49 in your Full Blast Plus 4 Textbook
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
Based on the plan, rewrite the sentences below in a more formal manner.
I'm writing to you because I want to know more things about the ad I saw in the paper.
Right now, I've got a job at the post office.
I can work on Saturdays, if you like.
I think I'm quite friendly.
If you want to talk to me, I can come and see you any time you like.
I can't wait to hear from you.
Answers
I am writing with regard to your advertisement in the newspaper.
At present, I am working at the post office.
I am available to work on Saturdays.
I consider myself to be quite friendly.
I am available for an interview at your convenience.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Check the formats for formal letter (Full Blast Plus 4 textbook, page 171)
Formal letter
Section 3: While-Writing
Section 3: While-Writing
Exercise 1
Exercise 1
F - Imagine if you have seen the following advertisement and have decided to apply for the job. Write a formal letter / email of applications.
Click the link below to read the sample essay. Use the Cambridge Online Dictionary to search for the meaning of vocabulary in the essay. You may also try to jot down some words that you can use.
Exercise 2
Exercise 2
Based on the advertisement in searchforwork.com, write a formal email to apply for a job at the pet shop.
(Taken from Full Blast Plus 4 textbook, page 49)
Remember to:
use the set expressions and phrases in formal language.
follow the format shown in the pre-writing section and sample essay
state why you are suitable for the job
Section 4: Post Writing
Section 4: Post Writing
If you could apply for any job you wanted, what job would you choose? How would you apply for that job?
Discuss in the Common Room below!
Section 5: Reflection and Independent Research
Section 5: Reflection and Independent Research
Read this template from https://manpower.com.my/blog/2020/01/how-to-write-a-proper-job-application-email.
Take note of the useful phrases and words that are in bold.
If you've just graduated, you can use this template to write an email and apply for the job that you want.
Subject: Name of Applicant – Name of Position
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,
With all my respect, I wish to apply for the above position. I came across a very exciting position on your job portal that I believe fits me perfectly. I am interested in applying for the position of Software Developer at Shopee. After reading the job description and requirements and matching it with my own experiences, I know that I would be a valuable asset to your organisation.
I have recently completed my Diploma in Information Technology at University Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institutes of Information Technology (UniKL MIIT). My current CGPA is 3.51.
I now want to apply my skills in an e-commerce company like Shopee. As a software developer, I can implement engineering concepts to design innovative and ingenious applications for consumers.
I have gone through a four-month industrial training in IT support at a theme park, namely Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd, where I was in charge of solving software and hardware problems at the park.
I have attached a cover letter, resume, and certificates for your consideration. Please take a moment to go through them to get a better picture of who I am.
I would love to talk to you in more detail regarding this amazing opportunity at your company. It would give me great pleasure to hear back from you regarding my application.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Address
Your Phone Number
Your Email Address
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