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A Detailed Lesson Plan in Reading and Writing Grade 11

I. PRELIMINARIES
A. Content Standards:
The learner understands the requirements of composing academic writing and professional
correspondence.
B. Performance Standards:
The learner produces each type of academic writing and professional correspondence
following the properties of well-written texts and process approach to writing.
C. Learning Competencies:
a. Identify the unique features of and requirements in
composing professional correspondence: EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13
1. Application for Employment EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13.3
D. Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lesson, learners must have:

a. identified and organized the parts of an application letter;

b. crafted an effective application letter; and

c. valued the significance of application letters in one’s future career through

one-on-one interviews.

A. Topic: Application Letter for Employment

II. RESOURCES

A. References

Reading and Writing 11 Quarter 4 – Module 16

MELCS

B. Other Learning Resources:

C. Teaching Materials:

● Power-Point Presentation

● Digital Tools
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● Low-Tech Materials

1) Flip board chart

2) Cartolina
3) Paper strips
III. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
a) Prayer

Good morning, class.

Good morning, ma’am.

Before we begin our class for today, may we

all stand and ask the guidance of the Lord.
Can I ask someone to lead us a prayer?
Let’s bow our heads and let us pray.

Amen.

You may now take your seats.

b) Checking of Attendance

Before we begin, may I ask the class monitor

to please check the attendance for today? Yes, ma’am.

Okay, thank you. So, how are you today,

class? Are you feeling good? Nervous? Or a We’re happy to see you today, ma’am.
mix of emotions?
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And so, I am. But first, allow me to introduce

myself. I am your teacher Apple and I will be Hello, teacher Apple!
your demo teacher for today.

c) Review of the Previous Lesson

Last time, we discussed how to write a Yes, Ma’am!
resume, right?

A resume is a document that summarizes

And what is a resume? your skills, experience, and educational
background.
Very good, Jaylord.
How about the parts of a resume, can you
still recall what are those?
May we have Hector this time to answer my
The parts of a resume are:
question.
1. Contact Information
2. Professional
Summary/Objective/Career Profile
3. Employment History
4. Educational Background
5. Other Skills, Non-Work Experience,
and References

Very good class!

For today I am expecting that you’ll learn
another lesson that you will definitely use in
your future endeavors. Are you all excited? We are very excited, Ma’am!

B. LESSON PROPER
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a. Motivational Activity

ARRANGED ME!

As you can see, on the blackboard we

have words. Can you please read what
those are? ● Salutation
● Date
● Signature
● Complimentary close
● Body
● Header
● Inside address
● Printed name

Now, what you’re going to do is to arrange

these words chronologically or in order. I will
Yes, Ma’am!
select 8 students to arrange these words.
Understood?

b. Presentation of the lesson

I think it’s something to do with a letter,
Based on our activity for today, what do you Ma’am. There are words like: Salutation,
think is our next lesson for today? Any ideas? Date, Signature, Complimentary close, etc.

Those words are associated in making a

letter, Ma’am.

Okay, let’s try to figure that out later on as we

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go on discussing our lesson for today.

After graduating in senior high school or

Yes, Ma’am!
college, the next crucial thing one will do is to
look for a job. Right?

Along with this challenging task is to comply

with the basic yet important requirements
every company will ask like a resume and
application letter.
Yes, Ma’am!

Have you seen an application letter? Not yet ma’am!

Application letter, also known as, cover letter,

could be the most important aspect of your
job search. It goes with your resume, but not
a duplicate of it.

It is a document that you send to potential

What do you think is an application letter?
employers to secure a position or get an
invitation to an interview.

According to Kagan 2020, a cover letter or an

application letter is a written document
commonly submitted with a job application
outlining the applicant's credentials and
interest in the open position.

A letter of application, also known as a cover

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letter, is a document sent with your resume to

provide additional information on your skills
and experience. It provides detailed
information on why you are qualified for the
job you are applying for. (Custodio, et. al
2013)
It is to improve your chances of being
called for an interview, by convincing the
What do you think is the purpose of an
reader that you would be the best person
application letter?
for the job.

Very good, The purpose of the application

letter is for the prospective employer to read
your resume, just as the purpose of the
resume is for you to be called for an
interview.

In creating an application letter, you must also

know the parts and format of a cover letter
for you to create your own application letter.

Let’s go back to your activity a while back and

let see if your answers are correct. The words
that you arranged are also the parts of an
application letter.

First is we have the header. The

heading/header provides your contact
Yes, Ma’am.
information, the date you are writing, and the
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address of the company to which you are

applying.
Is your answer correct in our activity?
Very good.
Header
[Sender’s Name]
Yes, Ma’am.
[Address, Contact number, Email address]

Second, the Date

Is your answer correct in our activity?
Yes, Ma’am.
[Month day, year the letter is written]

Third, the Inside address

Is your answer correct in our activity?
[Complete name of the recipient]
[His/her position or Title] [Name of the Yes, Ma’am.
company]
[Address of the company]

Fourth, the Salutation or Greetings

Is your answer correct in our activity?
Yes, Ma’am.
[Dear Mr. or Miss followed by the recipient’s
last name and a colon (:)]

Fifth, we have the Body of the letter

Is your answer correct in our activity?

[The opening paragraph or the introductory

Yes, Ma’am.
part of the letter]
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[The main body of the letter]

Next, Complimentary closing

Is your answer correct in our activity?

[The closing paragraph or the concluding part

of the letter]
[Cordial ending remark of the sender such as Yes, Ma’am.

Respectfully yours, Truly yours, Sincerely

yours, followed by a comma (,)]

Then, the Signature Yes, Ma’am.

Is your answer correct in our activity?
[Sender’s signature]

Lastly, the Printed name

Is your answer correct in our activity?
[Sender’s printed name]

Very good class!. I’m so glad that you know

the parts of an application letter. Also, we
need to know the content of an application
letter. First, the opening paragraph that
expresses your interest in the position, tells
how you learn about the opening of the
position, and indicates the reason for applying
for the position.

Example:
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Your advertisement in section C5 of the

Philippine Daily Inquirer for a computer
technician interests me very much. I believe
that my ICT skills will
qualify me for the position.

I am interested in the Sales Representative

position you advertised at Manila Bulletin
last July 5, 2020. Considering the
qualifications indicated in my resume, I am
confident that I am best suited for the
position since I am a Marketing
Management graduate.

Next, the middle paragraph that indicates

your skills and experiences that made you
qualify for the position. Mention qualifications
and services you can offer to the company.
Provide some details of information
mentioned in your resume, especially those
that are related to the job you are applying
for. It is also important to mention some
details about the company incorporating its
mission and vision, and products and services;
it shows that you made research before
applying.

Example:
Your Ad stated that your company is looking
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for someone with experience in general

office skills. I have been involved in this line
of work for many years through volunteers
and paid positions that honed my skills in
typing, budgeting, filing, answering phone
calls and correspondence,
greeting customers, and running standard
office equipment. In addition, I am proficient
in Microsoft office suite and am completely
comfortable with new technologies.

I am a Mass Communication graduate major

in broadcasting from the University of the
Philippines, Diliman. My two years of
experience in call centers make me confident
in applying for the vacant position in your
company. I have handled both the in-bound
and the out-bound transactions and am very
comfortable with the graveyard shift.
(Custodio E.S. et al 2013)

Lastly, the final paragraph that closes your

letter and summarizes your interest that
suggests the prospective employer will call
you for an interview. It should sound
optimistic and appreciative. Be sure to give
your correct contact number or email address
for him/her to reach you.
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Example:
Thank you for considering my application. I
would appreciate the opportunity to discuss
with you further the support I can contribute
to the company through an interview. You
can contact me through my number
09221434455 or my email address
jhonnadcruz@yahoo.com.

SUBMIT
I am happy to have the opportunity to share
more of my qualifications and experiences in
an interview in your convenient time. You
can reach me through the number
09221434455 or email address
USE
jhonnadcruz@gmail.com.

I look forward to hearing back from you and

discussing my application in more detail in a
time convenient to you. Please refer to this EMPHASIZE

number 09221434455 and email address

jhonna.dcruz@yahoo.com.

There are also points that we need to AVOID

remember in writing a cover letter:
Now I need a volunteer to go in front to pull
one paper and read.
PROOFREAD
What do we need to submit?
● Submit only original cover letter along
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with original resume.

Another volunteer, please.

What do we need to use?

● Use acceptable font style congruent
with your resume.
Who else wants to try it?
What should we emphasize?
● Emphasize your name; email address
must be professional-looking.
What else? Anyone?
What should we avoid?
● Avoid overusing the pronoun ‘I’ for it
may appear self-centered.
Last one?

What do we need to proofread?

● Proofread your letter before
submitting.

Very good students!

C) AFTER THE LESSON

a. Application

Now for your activity, each one of you will

create your own application letter. Be guided
with the parts and content of an application
letter. Also, take note the points to remember
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in creating your own application letter. I will

give you enough time to craft your own
application letter. You may start now.
Okay, Ma’am

b. Generalization
What is an application letter again?
What are the parts of an application letter?
What are the contents of an application
letter?
It is a document that you send to potential
employers to secure a position or get an
invitation to an interview.
We have the HEADER, DATE, INSIDE
ADDRESS, SALUTATION OR GREETINGS,
BODY OF THE LETTER, COMPLIMENTARY
CLOSING, SIGNATURE, AND PRINTED
NAME.
First, we have THE OPENING PARAGRAPH.
Next is THE MIDDLE PARAGRAPH. Lastly,
THE FINAL PARAGRAPH.

Excellent, I believe you really understand our

lesson well for today.

Very good students for your active

participation in our discussion and of course in
our activity for today.

V. EVALUATION

Directions: With your previously crafted resume and your application letter, prepare for a one-on-
one interview. Be guided with the questions/statements below:

1. Tell me something about yourself.

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2. Why should I hire you?

3. What are your goals?

CRITERIA RESUME AND APPLICATION COMMUNICATION AND

LETTER (50) PRESENTATION INTERVIEW
(50)

CLARITY AND ORGANIZATION

RELEVANT CONTENT

PROFESSIONALISM

CREATIVITY

ENTHUSIASM

VI. ASSIGNMENT/ AGREEMENT

Directions: Please give a concise answer for the following question.

1. What is the purpose of an application letter?

2. Why should the application letter be free from grammatical and typographical errors?
3. What are some important information needed in writing a cover letter?

Prepared by:
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Dancel, Apple Joy

Teaching Intern

Checked by:

Presenia A. Trinidad
Cooperating Teacher

Noted by:

John G. Sinang
Head Teacher III