Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 12 Global Success Unit 5 Writing: A job application letter

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UNIT 5: THE WORLD OF WORK

LESSON 6: WRITING

I. OBJECTIVES 

1. Knowledge and skills 

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Write a job application letter.
• Familiarise themselves with the structure and language of a job application letter and develop ideas for their writing.

2. Competences 

General competences:

• Self-control and independent learning: work independently to draft and write a complete application letter.
• Communication and collaboration: work in pairs or groups to analyze the letter format and provide peer feedback on writing. 

Specific competences:

• Identify the correct organization of a formal letter (recipient's address, applicant's address, date, greeting, reference line, opening, body, closing, and signature).
• Use formal language and appropriate vocabulary to apply for a specific job position.

Digital competences:

• [1.1.NC1a]: Meet information needs.
• [2.1.NC1a]: Choose simple digital technologies for interaction.
• [2.2.NC1a]: Share data, information, and digital content through a variety of appropriate digital tools.
• [3.1.NC1a]: Apply methods for creating and editing content in different formats.
• [6.2.NC1a]: Develop customized AI applications to solve specific problems.

3. Attributes

• Hard work: Actively participate in class activities and complete writing tasks diligently.
• Responsibility: Be serious and well-prepared for their future career paths and job applications.

II. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS 

1. Teacher's aids

• Textbook Global Success 12, Teacher's Book, Lesson Plan.
• Computer, projector/smart TV.
• Collaborative digital platforms (e.g., Padlet) and Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini).

2. Students' aids

• Textbook, notebooks, pens.
• Smartphones, tablets, or laptops connected to the Internet.

III. PROCEDURES

1. WARM-UP

a. Objective: To activate students' prior knowledge of formal letter structures, create an engaging atmosphere, and lead into the main lesson.

b. Content: Teacher organizes a quick activity called "Jumbled Letter".

c. Product: Students correctly arrange the parts of a formal letter in the standard order.

d. Organization:

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher asks the students to watch an AI-generated video designed to support the lesson and answer the questions that appear in the video.

- Teacher divides the class into 4 groups.

- Teacher gives each group an envelope containing 6 cut-out strips. Each strip has one part of a formal letter (e.g., 1. Sender & Recipient's addresses and Date; 2. Greeting (Dear Sir/Madam); 3. Reason for writing; 4. Body paragraphs (Experience/Skills); 5. Closing (I look forward to hearing from you); 6. Sign-off and Signature (Yours faithfully,)).

- Teacher asks students to arrange the strips into the correct logical order of a letter as fast as possible. 

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students watch the AI-generated video and answer the questions about it. 

- Students work in groups, discussing and arranging the strips on their desks.

- The teacher observes and encourages the groups. 

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- The first group to finish shouts "Bingo!" and reads their order aloud.

- Other groups check their own arrangements and provide comments. 

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher prompts a Generative AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT) to generate the standard format of a formal job application letter, displaying it on the screen for the class to verify their answers.

- Teacher leads into the new lesson: Today we will apply this exact structure to learn how to write a specific and very important type of formal letter: A job application letter.

[2.1.NC1a]: Choose simple digital technologies for interaction.

[6.2.NC1a]: Integrate AI tools into existing workflows to verify information and optimize learning outcomes.

2. PRESENTATION

A JOB APPLICATION LETTER 

Activity 1: Read the job application letter for a part-time server below. Label the parts of the letter (1-4) with the phrases in the box. 

a. Objective: To familiarise Ss with the structure and language of a job application letter and develop ideas for their writing.

b. Content: Students read a job advert and an application letter, complete the labels, and analyze the Tips box.

c. Product: Students' correct answers for the labeling task and understanding of the standard format.

d. Organization:

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Activity 2: Write a letter (150-180 words) applying for the position of a part-time receptionist. Use the model and tips in 1, and the suggestions below to help you. 

a. Objective: To help Ss practise writing an application letter for the position of a part-time receptionist.

b. Content: Students write a formal application letter using the provided prompts and suggested expressions.

c. Product: A completed application letter of 150-180 words.

d. Organization:

3. PRACTICE

a. Objective: To help Ss consolidate the use of formal language and self-edit their writing, which are crucial skills for Grade 12 students.

b. Content: Students complete one academic mission with 2 tasks focusing on sentence transformation and error correction.

c. Products: Students' correct answers on their worksheets.

d. Organization:

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4. APPLICATION

a. Objective: To encourage students to think about their future career paths and apply formal letter writing skills to a highly personalized, motivational context.

b. Content: Students complete a creative writing project at home called "Letter from the Future". 

c. Product: A job application letter written for their ultimate dream job, assuming they already possess the required university degrees and work experience.

d. Organization:

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher introduces the home project: "Letter from the Future".

- Task: Think about your ultimate dream career (e.g., Chief Software Engineer, Head Chef, Marketing Director, Head Doctor). Research the skills, degrees, and experience required for this high-level role.

+ Fast forward to the year 2035. Write a 150-180 word formal application letter applying for this exact dream position. Pretend you have already graduated from university and possess all the necessary qualifications and impressive experience to get the job. Follow the standard format learned in class. 

- Teacher instructs students to use search engines (e.g., Safari, Google,...) or AI chatbots (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini,...) on their digital devices at home to research the specific predictive skills and qualifications that will be highly demanded for their dream jobs in 2035.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students brainstorm their dream jobs and take notes of the project requirements.

- Teacher clarifies that they can be as creative and ambitious as they want with their futuristic achievements, as long as the letter maintains a strict formal structure and professional tone. 

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- Teacher instructs students to upload their completed application letters as digital files to a collaborative online platform (e.g., Padlet) created for the class.

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher encourages students to dream big, highlights that researching these professional requirements now will help them choose the right university majors, and assigns the final homework.

[1.1.NC1a]: Apply search techniques to retrieve data, information, and content in a digital environment.

[2.2.NC1a]: Share data, information, and digital content through various suitable digital tools.

* HOMEWORK

- Complete the "Letter from the Future" Application project.

- Review the vocabulary and structures of Unit 5.

- Prepare for the next lesson: Lesson 7 - Communication and Culture / CLIL.