Thursday, November 21, 2013

G.Lang.Arts- Cover Letter & Peer Reveiw

Now that you have written an interview between your characters, you need to write a cover letter.  This is a formal letter included with a resume, the expresses why you are giving the person or institution your resume.
Your cover letter should include at least three paragraphs:
1. What you are applying for and where you found the job posting - First Paragraph
2. What you have to offer - Middle Paragraph(s)
3. How you will follow-up - Final Paragraph 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILED INFO ABOUT HOW TO WRITE EACH PARAGRAPH

CLICK HERE FOR AN EXAMPLE COVER LETTER.

Be sure to write it in such a way to make your character sound like a good fit for the job!

Interview & cover letter: Peer review
  • Your group:
  • Group reviewed:

VOCABULARY
A.   Were at least 3 vocabulary words from the “Importance/unimportance” list present and  used correctly?


B.   List words used in the cover letter and interview that could be upgraded to a more interesting and/or descriptive word?
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ARGUMENTS
A.   What was the groups best argument for their character getting the job? (Explain why it was good.)
B.   What arguments need to be improved? Were any parts missing?
·      Remember the three paragraphs for the cover letter:
1. What you are applying for and where you found the job posting - First Paragraph 
2. What you have to offer - Middle Paragraph(s)
3. Why you are interested in the job and how you will follow-up - Final Paragraph 

C.   If you were the employer, would you hire the character based on the qualifications presented? Explain why or why not?­

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