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Writing Right Lesson PlanWriting Right Lesson Plan
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California Department of Education
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Grade
12th
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English Language Arts
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Writing Right

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Prepare high school seniors for the job search process with a lesson that teaches them how to craft four different types of business letters: the cover letter, the informational interview request, a reference request, and a thank you letter.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

college admissions, college preparation, career goals, career planning, career readiness, business letters, essay writing, formal writing, letter writing

Instructional Ideas

  • Instructors should review the plan, handouts, online resources, and start-up video to prepare for the discussions
  • Load the Job Central app on computers and help set up the accounts required for the lesson
  • Consider conducting the lesson over fours days, one for each type of letter

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils must have computers with internet access
  • Learners will create an account to use the My Stuff Job Central app
  • Requires printed copies of multiple handouts
  • Part of the Career & College Readiness series design for high school seniors

Pros

  • Includes step-by-step directions for instructors to prepare for the lesson
  • Templates for the various letter types are included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.11-12.4 SL.11-12.4 L.11-12.1.a L.11-12.2.a L.11-12.3.a L.11-12.6

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