SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL– Reading and Writing Skills

Student’s Name: _______________________________ Grade: _______________

Teacher: _____________________________________ Date Submitted: _______

I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency:
Identify the unique features and requirements in composing professional
correspondence
▪ Write an application letter for college admission or employment

B. Objectives
1. Identify the unique features of application letters.
2. Distinguish letter of application for college admission and letter of application for
employment.
3. Write a letter of application following the scoring rubric.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Letter of Application for College Admission and Employment

An application letter serves as an introduction of yourself. It contains your
background, summarizes your knowledge and experiences and includes a few more details
why you qualify for college admission or for a job.

In writing an application letter, remember that:

1. It should be formal.
2. It should be short, precise and simple.
3. The language used should be easy to understand.
4. It should convey the purpose for application.
5. It should be able to market the applicant.
6. It should observe correct grammatical structure.

Writing Your Application Letter

1. Write an engaging first paragraph. Employers read a lot of cover letters, and most of the
time a hiring manager will scan them quickly deciding if your letter goes in the trash or the
“keep” pile. Don’t bury the lead, treat your application letter like a news article.

✔ Open with a strong, declarative statement that informs your reader that you are excited to
be applying for [the position] at the [company].
✔ Be short and specific with what attracted you to the job. What is it about the company that
you like? Give an example, and don’t be afraid to be a little conversational depending on
how casual the company is.
✔ Show the manager that you are not only familiar with the company’s work, but that you are
a good fit by writing in a similar tone to the company.

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2. State where you found the position to which you are applying. Before applying, do
some research and see if you know anyone at the company. It’s always better to have an
inside reference, and don’t be afraid to name drop if you have the employee’s permission.

3. Explain why hiring you will benefit the employer. You don’t want to tell them why getting
hired will benefit you. There’s a reason this position is open, there’s a problem that needs
solving. You’re here to solve it.

4. Briefly summarize your strengths, qualifications, and experience. In your second

paragraph, you want to mirror the job qualifications to two or three of your abilities and
experiences that show why you’re perfect for the role.

5. Paint a picture of yourself that’s not on your resume. A hiring manager can read your
CV or resume and see what you have done in your previous jobs. You want to show the hiring
manager the person behind the accomplishments.

Finishing Up Your Application Letter

1. Briefly summarize why you’re the perfect candidate for the job in one
sentence. Ending your letter of application on the right note is a very important part of your
letter as it can help you land the interview.

2. Invite the hiring manager to contact you. Inform your reader that you would love the
opportunity to speak further about the position and provide your contact information again.

3. Sign off. Signing off can seem like an afterthought or become frustrating if you don’t know
what is appropriate. Use, Yours sincerely or simply Very truly yours.

4. Write your name underneath. After you sign off, write your full name on the last line, and
affix your signature.

III. ACTIVITIES
A. PRACTICE TASKS

Practice Task 1: Specifying the Application Letter Parts

Name the part of an application letter corresponding to each given detail.

Detail/Information Part of the Letter

(1) Sincerely, Complimentary Close
(2) Dear Sir/Madam (Name of Admissions head) ?
(3) Signature of Student Printed Name
Printed Name ?

(4) Name of Admissions Head

College Name
College Address ?
City, State, and Zip Code

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 (5) My aim is to finish the Psychology program offered at the Ohio
State University and I want to continue my studies after graduating
from the undergraduate program. After entering the graduate program,
I want to become a counselor dealing with young children. ?

(6) John de la Cruz

Manook Street, Gubat, Sorsogon 4710 ?

Practice Task 2: Admission Letter Writing

Write an application letter for college admission using the jumbled information provided
below. Do this task on a separate sheet of paper.

I have heard so much about the course offering of your school and I am impressed
on how your graduates perform in the real world. Your program offerings are what I am
looking for as training ground for my future career.
During my high school studies, I made sure I made myself prepared for my tertiary
education. I took _______________________ as my concentration in Senior High School.
During those years, academic and performance trainings added well to my educational
growth. I have been an active member of different school organizations.
I did not limit myself to studies. I also acquired skills in music. I was a member of
the official choral group of the school, played musical instruments to several musical
recitals, an active member of the taekwondo team and a member as well of debate team.

Dr. Girlie G. Balaoro, Ph.D #234, Blk. 4, Avancena St.

Applicant
Dean, Academic Affairs Soldiers Hill Village X,
University of Advance Learning Putatan, Naga City 4400
Carolina, Naga City 4400

My communication skills are well-developed since I was an active member of

student organizations and held different positions and offices.
I want to gain holistic education because I know there are more rooms for
development as we go through life experiences. I want to have it from your institution.
I am ready for an interview if needed. I can be reached through contact
number_______.
Thank you and looking forward to be part of your institution.

VICKY JEJIZA REYES Dear Madam: Sincerely yours,

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Practice Task 3: Job Application Letter Writing
Complete the parts of the Application Letter below with information most suitable to
each blank. Do this task on a separate sheet of paper.

_____________________________
I.
_____________________________
II.
III.
_____________________________
IV.
V.
VI.
_____________________________
VII.
_____________________________
VIII.
IX.
_____________________________
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
_____________________________:
XV.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
XIX.
XX.
I would like to apply for the vacancy of _____________________________ (job) posted
on your Facebook page last _____________________________. (date)

XXI. Practice Task 2: Admission Letter Writing

XXII. Write an application letter for college admission using the information supplied
As reflected on my
below. Do resume, I am
this task on ________
a separate (age)
sheet and is currently a Senior High school
of paper.
student of _____________________________(school) taking
_____________________________ (track and strand).

I have acquired several skills since my Junior High school such as

_____________________________ (skills). I also possess
_____________________________
B. ASSESSMENT (qualities). I am good in both written and oral
communication using _____________________________ (languages).
CHOOSE ONLY ONE of the given imaginary addresses below. Write an application letter for
your chosen addressee. Use a separate sheet for your letter. It must be handwritten with
margins of 1 inch on each side. Refer to the scoring rubric on the next page as your guide.

(1) during school breaks at _____________________________

I have worked part-time (2)
(company you worked with). Therefore, I can assure you that I am best qualified to
Mr. Louie Escribano
apply for the Dr. Janelle
_____________________ Garil, Ed.D.
(job position) because
General Manager, LG Group of Companies Dean, College of Business
_____________________________________ (reasons for applying).
TTN Industrial Park, Balogo, Sorsogon City MED Business University
Donsol, Sorsogon

I am available for an interview on time and date you are most convenient to do so.
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IV. RUBRIC FOR SCORING

For the Application Letter

FEATURES 1 8 6 4 2
0
A. Structure (Follows the correct format)
B. Content (Contains all the needed details)
C. Language Conventions & Organization (Uses appropriate word
choice/diction, details are valid and organized)
D. Mechanics (Is free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, indention; with correct margins; neat & readable)

TOTAL (40 Points in Performance)

LEGEND: 10 – Brilliant; 8 – Very remarkable; 6 – Remarkable; 4 – Good; 2 – Needs improvement

V. REFLECTION/ COMMENTS/ SUGGESTIONS

_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

ANSWER KEY

Practice Task 1.
2. Salutation 3. Signature 4. Inside Address 5. Body of the Letter 6. Heading

Practice Task 2.
Answers may vary

Practice Task 3.
Answers may vary

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Prepared by:

AILY C PONGASI MERCIE JOY D. ARGANA ROCHELLE G. OPALALIC

T-III, Siuton NHS T-III, Magallanes Natl Vocl HS MT-I, Gubat NHS
SDO Sorsogon Province SDO Sorsogon Province SDO Sorsogon Province

Layout Artist:
LEMUEL F. DE RAMON – Teacher II
Bulusan National High School
SDO – Sorsogon Province

Quality Assured by:

MARICEL M. DINEROS
Education Program Supervisor
SDO, Sorsogon Province

IMELDA B. BARRAMEDA
MT II, Perpetual Help National
High School, SDO, Iriga City

MERIAM L. CAMILA
Principal II, Perpetual Help
National High School, SDO, Iriga City

CLAUDIA MARILOU S. MARPURI

Education Program Supervisor
SDO, Iriga City

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